.png)
CONTACT
JOINED
Joined on October 25, 2023
INDUSTRY
Mental Health
BADGES
Badges are a great way to show the work done towards achieving DEIA goals. Learn more.
DESCRIPTION
I strive to provide culturally sensitive mental health care, specializing in work with the LGBTQIA+ community, religious communities, and men’s mental health. Through a safe, accepting environment that balances support and challenge, we can work together to not only reduce your symptoms but also understand the roots underlying them.
General Survey
Question: What percent of your organization identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: More than 10%
Question: What are your policies on LGBTQ+ trainings?
Answer: Not applicable.
Question: How often do you require or recommend LGBTQ+ inclusive training?
Answer: I am a member of the community, am the sole member of my organization, and am regularly educating myself and viewing the current literature on LGBTQ+ mental health.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ staff?
Answer: I am the sole proprietor and member of my LLC and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. I do not have a list of policies and procedures as I do not employ anyone other than myself.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ clients?
Answer: Not applicable.
Question: How do you create a positive space for the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: I, as a queer identified individual, strive to provide an affirming space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Industry Survey
Question: Please list the title that best fits you:
Answer: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Question: Please list any professional certifications you have:
Answer: Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT); National Health Service Psychologist
Question: How long have you been assisting people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 5-10 years
Question: What age group(s) do you work with?
Answer: 13 and older
Question: Is your mental health or medical treatment practices affected, directed, or informed by religious or moral teachings, values, or principles?
Answer: I work to meet my clients where they are and understand their views, beliefs, and attitudes.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Issues, Teen or Family Counseling/Therapy, Not specialized training certificates, but have had experience and supervision.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: DSM-5 Guidance, WPATH Guidance
Question: Do you encourage, use, or suggest any of the following treatments: conversion therapy (or any therapy that tries to change a person’s identity or orientation); faith-based therapy that describes LGBTQ+ identities as bad, wrong, or harmful; ambush or inundation therapy that exposes a patient to regular anti-LGBTQ+ information or causes confrontation with large groups?
Answer: I don't use these practices.
Question: Do you have a process that allows for treatment of those without insurance?
Answer: Sliding scale.
Question: Does your practice use LGBTQ+ affirming language in its forms and processes?
Answer: Unsure.