Manii Management · Film / Motion Picture
LPCC for Film Sets
On-Set Mental Health & Wellbeing Consulting
A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor bringing psychological support to productions — from script to set — so cast and crew are cared for long after the director calls “cut.”
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Support that doesn't stop at the edge of the frame
Acting asks people to live inside difficult emotions on command, sometimes for weeks at a time. A production can be technically flawless and still leave cast and crew carrying real weight home with them. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working specifically with film sets, support is built into the production from script to wrap — not added in after something goes wrong.
That means reviewing scripts for sensitive content before a single scene is shot, then being present — on set, in a trailer, or a phone call away — while the heavier material is actually filmed.
“Acting brings out raw emotion, and a licensed professional is needed to facilitate that — even after the director yells ‘cut.’ “
On why this role exists
- Typically scheduled within 48 hours of first contact
- Coverage scales to your shoot days & budget
- One point of contact for the whole production
- Conversations stay separate from production notes
Professor Nia Barnett, LPCC
Care built specifically for production life
Not general therapy adapted for set — support designed around how film sets actually run.
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Dual Licensure
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Culturally Competent Care
Tailored, respectful support for cast and crew from all backgrounds.
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Always Reachable
On set, in-trailer, or by phone and Zoom when remote support is enough.
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Confidential By Design
Private, judgment-free conversations kept separate from production notes.
Our Services
Comprehensive support across pre-production and the shoot itself.
Pre-Production Consulting
Reviewing scripts and sensitive scenes ahead of the shoot and planning support before filming begins.
On-Set Emotional Support
Present during emotionally demanding scenes — available on demand, in-trailer, or between takes.
Script & Story Consulting
Helping writers portray mental health and emotional conflict accurately and respectfully.
Training & First Aid
Choose your level of support
Every engagement is customized on a call — this is just a starting point.
- Script review for sensitive content
- Sensitive scene consultation
- Pre-production wellness planning
- Guidance on legal considerations tied to mental health content
- One planning call with production
- Everything in Script Consult
- On-set presence for emotionally-heavy scenes
- In-trailer support & walk-and-talks
- Mental health first aid on call
- Available by phone between visits
- Everything in On-Set Essentials
- Full on-site presence throughout filming
- Cast & crew training / workshops
- Destigmatization messaging support
- Ongoing check-ins through wrap
Helping mental health storylines land the way they're meant to
Available for a single project needing one sensitivity pass, or a long-running series that needs its storylines to stay consistent season after season.
Crafting Impactful Stories
Every good story runs on real conflict, and that conflict only lands if it feels true. Whether a script centers on a mental health diagnosis or a relationship quietly falling apart, story consulting draws on real clinical experience to shape story beats and character growth that carry genuine emotional weight — the kind of detail that turns a plot point into something an audience actually feels.
Increasing Awareness Through Accurate Storytelling
Writing about mental health responsibly is about more than making strong television — it’s a responsibility to the people who’ll recognize themselves in it. Getting the details right, from symptoms to treatment, helps chip away at stigma instead of reinforcing it, so the story resonates with viewers who relate to it personally and still makes sense to those encountering the subject for the first time.
The Weight Cast & Crew Carry Doesn't Stop When the Camera does
Long days, heavy material, and back-to-back setups take a real toll — dedicated mental health support is one of the few things a production can add that protects people and the work at the same time.
*Referenced from entertainment-industry mental health research, 2022 (UK)
On-set support, in short clips
“Every set deserves a place for cast and crew to be human first.”
Manii Management is committed to bringing licensed, culturally competent mental health support into productions of every size — because a healthy set makes better work.
How on-set support comes together
Reach Out
Tell us about your production and where support is needed most.
Plan Together
We map out pre-production consulting and on-set coverage around your schedule.
Support Begins
On set, in-trailer, or available by phone through the shoot days that need it.
Ongoing Care
Continued check-ins and availability for the length of the production.
Feedback from the field
Placeholder slots — swap in real client quotes once you have them.
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“Having someone dedicated to mental health support on set changed how our cast approached the harder scenes.”
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“Our crew had somewhere to go after emotionally heavy days. It made a real difference to morale.”
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“The script consultation caught things we hadn’t considered before we ever got to set.”
The clinician behind the consultation
Professor Barnett brings a rare combination of clinical psychology and international business experience to her work with productions. Her clinical background gives her the tools to support cast and crew through emotionally demanding material, while her business experience keeps that support practical and easy for a production to schedule around.
Education
- Ph.D. in International Psychology, The Chicago School (2023)
- Post-graduate work in Rehabilitation Psychology, Rutgers University
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology, New Jersey City University
- B.A. in Psychology, Campbell University
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor — CA & NJ
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Health & Wellness Coach Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor since 2013
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