Recently started new cycles of non-binary and transfeminine groups

We recently started another 12-week cycle of our non-binary/genderqueer and transfeminine support groups. Looking forward to getting through COVID winter, season 2 together! Although the NBGQ group is full and has a waitlist, there are currently openings for the transfeminine group. If you’re interested, hope to hear from you soon! Wishing you warm holidays. ☺

Published Article on Diverse Mindfulness Practices in Bipolar Recovery

An article that was part of my dissertation was published a few weeks ago. In it, I talk about the different kinds of Buddhist-informed mindfulness practices that participants in my qualitative study used. I also summarize other findings, including the effects of mindfulness and other wellness practices that participants used in their recovery. If you’d like to know more, you …

Contact form fixed

Yesterday I discovered that my contact form hasn’t been working— Yikes! I’ve fixed it now, but it’s one of those little bugs that can have a big impact. I work hard to reach out to everyone who gets in touch with me via the website, as it’s really important to me not to leave people hanging. If you’ve reached out …

Trans-Competent Clinical Supervision

Are you looking for a supervisor who understands your gender position and who you don’t have to teach about pronouns? I’m a non-binary queer supervisor, and I love helping new therapists figure out how to work in our field while cultivating a healthy work-life balance and doing excellent clinical work. I can provide supervised hours to LPC associates and LMFT …

An Integrative Model for Clinical Supervision

IJust as there are many different models of psychotherapy, there are many different models for supervision. Ultimately, as therapists, most of us end up finding a mix of approaches that work for us, and integrating those models together to create our own ‘special sauce.’ I wanted to share about two such models that help me understand supervision: the clinical training …

New gender group cycles started this fall

We recently started new cycles of our gender support groups for transfeminine and non-binary/genderqueer adults. Although these cycles are full, in about 12 weeks we should be starting new cycles. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to join the waitlist or learn more.

Completed WPATH Standards of Care 7 Certification Process

Phew! After about five years of various educational events, conferences, consultation groups, *and* a certification exam, I finished my WPATH Global Education Initiative certification for the SOC 7. Huzzah! This training and certification process has helped me feel more confident in my ability to provide culturally competent care to clients, and helps me feel more confident to train other professionals …

Research project seeking gender-diverse highly sensitive participants

Are you trans, non-binary, or otherwise gender-diverse, and do you identify as a highly sensitive person? Sabrina Rock is conducting a research study for a doctoral dissertation, and she wants to make sure her study is gender-inclusive. (I’m not affiliated with the study, but I want to pass this along and support gender-inclusive research.) An excerpt from the flyer: Are …

My approach to supervision

I offer clinical supervision to LPC and LMFT interns/associates. My supervision philosophy looks at clinical skills, administrative effectiveness, and the person who is the therapist to help supervisees bring their whole self to the healing relationship. I offer a Trans- and Queer-Centered Supervision Group in Portland OR to help interns build their skills and professional identity without having to battle …

New Supervision Group for Trans and Queer LPC and LMFT Interns in Private Practice

I’ll be offering a new supervision group for LPCs and LMFTs in queer, trans-, and gender-diverse identity spaces. This group will be a chance for early career clinicians in private practice to get clinical support, community, and belonging as professionals, while earning supervision hours towards licensure. If you or someone you know might be interested, check out the Trans and …