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Our Mission
Writing That Lives at the Intersection
A Key Therapy Publications is a literary and psychological publishing house dedicated to work that explores the human condition with depth, honesty, and creative force.
We publish essays, fiction, and poetry that engage the inner life—writing that is lived, not performed. Our work sits at the intersection of story, psychology, and meaning, holding complexity rather than reducing it.
This publishing house emerges from years of literary and clinical work, bringing together narrative craft and therapeutic insight. It is a continuation—and expansion—of a long-standing commitment to writing that matters.
"Writing that holds tension rather than resolving it too quickly. Work that feels real, risky, and fully inhabited."
What We Publish
We Publish
We are drawn to work that engages the inner life with clarity and emotional precision — writing at the intersection of narrative, reflection, and psychological depth.
Engages the inner life with clarity and emotional precision
Challenges dominant narratives around identity, mental health, and belonging
Blends narrative, reflection, and psychological insight
Holds tension rather than resolving it too quickly
Includes poetry that captures experience beyond explanation
Feels real, risky, and fully inhabited
Editorial Ethos
Rooted in a Humanistic Literary Tradition
A Key Therapy Publications builds on the legacy of Our Stories, a literary journal led by Lex E. Santí for nine years, with a central mission: every submission received thoughtful, individualized feedback.
That commitment continues here.
"We are building a publishing space where writers are taken seriously — whether emerging or established."
Editorial Work
Consultation & Editorial Work
In addition to publishing, A Key Therapy Publications offers editorial consultation and manuscript development.
This work is led by Lex E. Santí, whose background includes:
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Editor-in-Chief of Our Stories, 2004–2021
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MFA in Creative Writing
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Extensive experience providing detailed editorial feedback across genres
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Clinical work as a therapist, bringing psychological depth into narrative understanding
Submissions & Queries
Submit Your Work
We welcome submissions from writers whose work aligns with our vision. Every submission is reviewed with care and intention.
