Psychology Consulting for Writers
The most compelling characters aren't created through plot alone—they're built through psychology. Understanding how trauma shapes behavior, how grief changes identity, and how healing unfolds is what transforms fictional characters into people readers genuinely believe. Drawing from my experience as both a published fantasy author and a mental health professional, I help authors create emotionally authentic characters grounded in psychological realism.
Where psychology meets storytelling.
THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND YOUR CHARACTER
A psychology-based writing resource designed to help authors create characters who feel authentic, complex, and deeply human.
Combining developmental psychology, attachment theory, and storytelling, this workbook guides you through your character’s emotional foundation—from childhood experiences and core beliefs to relationships, communication patterns, conflict responses, and transformation arcs.
Build characters with depth.
Understand the psychology behind their choices.
Create relationships readers never forget.
The Complete Character Development Workbook
FAQs
What services do you offer?
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I offer one-on-one Character Psychology Consultations designed to help authors create emotionally realistic characters. Together, we explore attachment styles, relationships, trauma responses, motivations, beliefs, and character development through a psychology-based perspective.
How do I get started?
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Getting started is simple. Whether you are beginning a new story, working through the Character Development Workbook, or refining an already written character, a consultation is designed to meet you wherever you are in the writing process.
Before our session, you’ll share information about your character, story, and the areas you’d like to explore. Together, we’ll dive into your character’s psychology to uncover the experiences, beliefs, relationships, and emotional patterns that shape who they are.
What makes you different?
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I combine my background as a mental health therapist with my experience as a fantasy author to bridge psychology and storytelling. My approach focuses on understanding the person behind the character—creating emotional arcs, relationships, and growth that feel authentic and human.
How can I contact you?
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You can reach out through my contact page to book a Character Psychology Consultation or ask any questions. I’d love to help you bring more depth, emotion, and psychological realism to your characters.
To learn more about consultation options, pricing, and packages, click below.
Packages and Pricing
Character Consultation
60 MIN | $125.00
Perfect for authors developing a single character.
We'll take a deep dive into one character's psychology, exploring trauma, attachment, coping mechanisms, emotional responses, motivations, and healing journey to ensure they feel authentic and psychologically believable.
Character Arc Consultation
120 MIN | $225.00
Ideal for protagonists, love interests, or rival character dynamics.
We'll examine two characters individually and together, focusing on how their histories, attachment styles, trauma, and emotional development influence their relationship and story arc.
Story Psychology Intensive
180 MIN | 325.00
A comprehensive psychological consultation for your story's core cast.
Perfect for authors wanting an in-depth exploration of multiple characters, their emotional journeys, interpersonal dynamics, trauma histories, and long-term growth throughout the novel or series.
THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND CONNECTION
A character is more than their personality, backstory, or the choices they make on the page. Their relationships, fears, communication patterns, and emotional reactions are shaped by what they have learned about connection.
The Character Attachment Workbook combines developmental psychology, attachment theory, and storytelling to help authors understand why their characters love, trust, withdraw, fight, and grow the way they do.
While this workbook focuses specifically on relationships and attachment patterns, attachment is only one part of creating a psychologically developed character. For the deepest exploration, this workbook is designed to pair with The Character Development Workbook, where you uncover your character’s foundation — including their identity, motivations, beliefs, emotional wounds, and transformation arc.
Start with who they are. Then discover how they connect.
"Readers don't connect with perfect characters. They connect with characters who feel real."
C.L. SHIVERS
Get In Touch
Ready to create characters readers will never forget? Complete the inquiry form below to tell me about your project. I'll review your submission and respond within 2–3 business days with availability and the next steps.