she/her Toledo, Ohio 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 I own a colorful private practice called Rainbow of Hope Counseling based in Toledo, OH. I am a Licensed Independent Social Work Supervisor in Ohio and a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in Michigan who has worked in mental health since 2013. I aim to provide safe, affirming tele-therapy for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults and specialize in WPATH referral letters for Gender Affirming Services. Many of my clients started calling me the "Vigilante Therapist" due to my drive to advocate strongly (often loudly), push systemic boundaries (ethically of course), navigate the intersectionality of working within our specific community, and focus on eliminating barriers and harmful gatekeeping practices. I am part of our LGBTQIA+ community myself (pan, ace)and am a parent of an awesome trans teen. I am also cis, and white, acknowledge that privilege, and am tattooed, pierced, colorful, and a mix of laid back and energetic. I am not your average therapist by any means and love to help our community wherever I can. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Master of Social Work/ Management of Human Services Policy and Community Social Systems University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Social Work- Summa Cum Laude Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH Understanding the Role of the Therapist in Transition-Related Care for Transgender and Nonbinary Populations- 2024 Emotional Support Animal Assessment and Letter Writing - 2022 Trans 101 Facilitator Training - 2022 WPATH Standards of Care 8 training - 2022 Suicide Prevention in LGBTQIA+ Clients - 2021 Building Anti-Racism Advocacy: Systems Advocacy -2021 Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Clients - 2021 First Aid/ CPR/ AED and Emergency Mental Health - 2021 Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider - 2020 Safe and Sound Certified provider - 2020 Affirming Assessments with LGBTQIA+ Clients -2020 WPATH Standards of Care Training -2020 Affirming & Strengths-Based Approaches to Mental Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Youth -2019 Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Affirming Training - 2018 Gender Identity and Gender Affirming Letter Writing - 2018 Trauma-Informed Practice - Train the Trainer - 2018 Medical University of South Carolina - TF-CBT Training - 2017 Crisis Prevention Certification - 2016 Safe and Together, Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Collaborative Protocol for Mandated Reporting - 2016 National Victim’s Assistance Leadership Institute - 2016 University of New Hampshire – Animal Assisted Therapy- 2016 Certified in Management of Human Services- 2015 Court Appointed Special Advocate Training - 2011 Community Emergency Response and Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Training - 2005 Disaster Shelter Care, Logistics, Damage Assessment, and Emergency Case Management - 2005