Meet The Founder

From the Stage to the Therapy Room

The Entertainment Therapy Model was developed by Solice Surles Ingram, LPC Associate, who draws upon her unique journey as both a professional performer and therapist to create a profound link between performance, identity, and mental health. This innovative approach, known as performance identity therapy, addresses the specific challenges faced by artists and provides essential mental health support for performers. With years of experience in the entertainment industry and clinical practice assisting individuals and families, Solice created ETM to raise awareness of the psychological experiences that often accompany high-performance environments.

I understand the hardships of watching what was once love and passion for the craft, slowly become a grueling job, as the sparkle in a performer's eyes begins to dim. It's in these moments that mental health support for performers, including approaches like performance identity therapy, becomes crucial to help them rediscover their joy and purpose. Solice Surles-Ingram has worked passionately to address these challenges.

University of the Arts

Bachelor of Science in Dance Performance

Musical Theatre Concentration

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

May 2014

Abilene Christian University

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Abilene, Texas

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

 May 2024

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society