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Dr. Athena Drewes in the Media

Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D., RPT-S, is a licensed child psychologist, parapsychologist, researcher, author, and speaker known for her work with children who report exceptional or psychic experiences. With more than 45 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, and families, Dr. Drewes brings a rare combination of professional expertise, compassion, and grounded curiosity to a topic that is often misunderstood.

You May Have Seen Her On…

Dr. Drewes has consulted with the Rhine Research Center and the Parapsychology Foundation, served on the Advisory Board of the Rhine Center, contributed research and writing on children’s ESP experiences, and appeared on A&E’s Psychic Children and Paranormal State.

Book Your Interview with Dr. Drewes Today

Dr. Drewes is available for interviews, podcasts, radio, documentaries, conferences, professional trainings, and speaking events related to children’s exceptional experiences, play therapy, trauma, intuition, and supporting highly perceptive children and families.

Watch and Listen to the Clips Below

Explore a selection of Dr. Athena Drewes’ media appearances, interviews, and conversations on children’s exceptional experiences, psychic sensitivity, play therapy, and family support. These clips offer a helpful introduction to her calm, compassionate, and research-informed approach to topics that are often misunderstood.

PODCASTS

The Psychic View

On The Psychic View, Dr. Athena Drewes discusses children’s psychic experiences, how parents can respond with support instead of fear, and why validation matters for highly perceptive children.

Psychic Access Talk Radio Pt 1.

Psychic Access Talk Radio Pt 2.

VIDEOS

A&E Psychic Children

In this A&E Psychic Children segment, Dr. Athena Drewes explains why children may be more open to psychic experiences and demonstrates how she tests a child’s intuitive ability. The episode also explores how sensitive children and their families navigate gifts that can feel both meaningful and overwhelming.

Gail Hayssen | A Small Medium at Large

Gail Hayssen interviews Dr. Athena Drewes about childhood psychic experiences, family validation, and how parents can support highly perceptive children with curiosity instead of fear.

ParaMOOC 2024

Dr. Athena Drewes presents at ParaMOOC 2024 on children’s exceptional experiences, including imaginary friends, spirits, precognitive dreams, and the importance of responding without fear or judgment. She also shares clinical guidance for helping parents and therapists support highly perceptive children without automatically assuming pathology.