About

Training for Mental Health Professionals

We provide training for mental health professionals who want to learn about working with the LGBTQ+ community. Both Michelle and Jennifer specialize in this type of work, with an emphasis on transgender care.

Our Focus

WE UTILIZE FOUR MAIN FACETS IN OUR TRAINING TO HELP THERAPISTS FOCUS ON USING THE SKILLS THEY HAVE AS THERAPISTS, COMBINED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THEY GAIN FROM OUR TRAINING TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

Terminology

Learn about the terminology that individuals in the community use, so that you can interact with your clients in a way that makes them feel comfortable and accepted.

Trans Care in Therapy

Learn how to work with the transgender community, including navigating the coming out process, common issues and concerns, and some of the social issues that this population faces.

What you Know

Utilize the modalities, skills, and knowledge that you have as a therapist and how you can apply that to some of the common difficulties that individuals in the LGBTQ+ community face.

Medical Transitioning

Learn about the options for medical transitioning for trans clients, and how you can help your clients navigate hormone replacement therapy (HRT), surgery, and more.