she/they Temecula 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 Lindsey Ritter-Ingorvaia (she/they) is a queer, Indigenous, non-binary therapist, CEO, and passionate advocate for inclusive mental health care. With years of experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, Lindsey brings a trauma-informed, culturally humble, and neurodivergent-affirming lens to both clinical and community work. As the founder of Empowered Path Counseling and Bright Futures Together in Southern California, they are deeply committed to creating healing spaces where individuals from communities that have been silenced and shut out can thrive. Lindsey also serves as a dedicated mentor, public speaker, researcher, and expert witness, offering guidance rooted in both lived experience and professional expertise. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Lindsey’s work centers LGBTQIA+ mental health, intimate partner violence prevention, and identity-affirming care. They have conducted research on LGBTQIA+ experiences with trauma and intimate partner violence, and has presented on inclusive therapy practices and gender-affirming care. Lindsey leads therapy groups and community programs tailored to queer and neurodivergent individuals, and offers expert witness services in legal cases involving LGBTQIA+ concerns. She is an advocate for systemic change, developing corporate wellness programs focused on psychological safety for LGBTQ+ employees, and mentoring others in the mental health field with a focus on equity, empowerment, and sustainable impact.