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Sage Nestler

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Sage Nestler, MSW (He/They) is the survivor of multiple mental and physical illnesses. He is the founder of Releasing the Phoenix, a mental health practice specifically for folx within the queer community. Sage believes in a holistic approach when addressing mental health, and they are certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). As an author and avid reader, he incorporates bibliotherapy with clients. They are an advocate for the healing power of books within the mental health field and educate on the healing power of horror books to address phobias, trauma, and anxiety.

Sage is associated with the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality, and his articles have been published frequently by NAMI - the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He also serves on the Wellness Committee through the Horror Writers Association. They work to ensure that mental illness is portrayed correctly within the genre and raise awareness of how detrimental using mental illness as a scare factor is damaging to those living with mental illness.

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