Mental Health Keynote Speaker
Conferences, Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Community Organizations
Speaking topics: trauma-informed schools · law enforcement mental health · stress and burnout for educators
Dr. Stephanie Duer, Ed.D., LPC-S
Dr. Stephanie Duer is a seasoned mental health professional, educator, and speaker with a career dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health and education. Her experience spans community mental health, residential treatment, schools for adjudicated youth, and public education, giving her a unique perspective on how trauma impacts learning and behavior.
A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Certified School Counselor, Dr. Duer earned her Doctorate in Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services from Houston Christian University. She is also a certified trainer in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, and Trauma-Sensitive Schools, and co-authored “Trauma-Informed Care in Education” for the Eduhero online learning platform.
Dr. Duer has spoken to thousands of educators, advocates, and law enforcement professionals across the country, delivering powerful keynotes that blend real-world experience, research-based insight, and practical strategies for creating lasting systemic change.
Beyond her professional roles, Dr. Duer is a proud law enforcement wife and devoted mother of two remarkable teens (just ask and she'll tell you). Together with her husband, she frequently presents on mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community, bringing both professional expertise and personal perspective to her work.
Interested in hearing from Dr. Duer at your next event?
Popular topics include:
*research-informed strategies for trauma-informed care
*resilience *stress management *wellness
*youth mental health *building school-based mental health through MTSS
*law enforcement and family wellness
“Dr. Duer's presentation was my favorite. She had a lot of valuable information and it was immediately applicable.”
What People Are Saying
"Dr. Duer is so knowledgeable and passionate. Her personal experiences make the content relatable."
"Her presentation truly resonated with our group and she handled the subject matter with such clarity and insight."
Where I've Spoken
Conferences
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National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Conference (2025)
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Texas Association of School Resource Officers (TASRO): Annual School Safety Conference keynote (2023, 2024, 2026) and Fall Safety Summit (2024)
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Lone Star State School Counselor Conference (2024, 2025)
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Texas School Counselor Association Annual Growth Conference (2023)
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Texas Council of Community Centers Annual Conference (2026)
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Correctional Management Institute Mental Health Conference (2024)
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Region 14 Mental Health Conference, keynote (2025)
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Region 12 Building Behavior Better Conference (2026)
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Region 6 Education Service Center: School Safety Conference (2024, 2026) and School Counselor Conference (2026)
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Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas Fall Conference (2023)
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Advancing Behavioral Health Collaboration (ABC) Summit (2022)
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Literacy Texas Conference (2021)
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Partners Resource Network Parent Conference (2023, 2026)
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Educational Outcomes: Project Cameroon Guest Lecturer (2026)
School Districts and Organizations
Huntsville ISD · Conroe ISD · Magnolia ISD · Montgomery ISD · Splendora ISD · Sealy ISD · Navasota ISD · Madisonville ISD · Leon ISD · Buffalo ISD · Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD · Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · Region 6 Education Service Center · Montgomery County Crisis Collaborative · Walker County CASA · Care Center of Huntsville · Educational Outcomes · Angel Reach Montgomery County · Lone Star College · Sam Houston State University · Texas Council of Community Centers
Signature Talks
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Increasing Our Impact: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Prevent School Violence
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Surviving Law Enforcement: Trauma-Informed Strategies
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The Echo of Pain: How We Carry What We Hear
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What's Strong With You? A Strengths-Based Approach to Supporting Youth Mental Health
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The Odd Couple: When Cops and Counselors Combine Forces
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When the Future Doesn't Look So Bright: Trauma, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Care
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Teaching Through Trauma
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Layers: The Intersection of ADHD, Autism, and Trauma
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Social Media and Mental Health: How It's All Connected
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Navigating Mental Health Systems
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What About Me? Understanding Vicarious Trauma
Keynote Topics
Increasing Our Impact: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Prevent School Violence
Confessions of a Cortisol Junkie: A Candid Look at Breaking Free from a Life Addicted to Stress and Chaos
Your Why is Tired: Considering the Possibilities of Why Not?
Let’s Work Together
Keynote engagements begin at $1,500.
Dr. Duer's keynotes combine research-based insight, real-world experience, humor, and practical strategies that audiences can put into action. Speaking fees vary based on the event, audience, travel requirements, and scope of the engagement.
We understand that budgets vary across organizations. If your organization has specific funding parameters, please reach out to discuss available options.
