Queer/Trans Consultation Group
with Nova Zeldin, LMFT (they/them) and Alej Perez-Kohl, LMFT (they/them)
Facilitated by Nova Zeldin, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor-IT, and Alej Perez-Kohl, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor-IT, of Forward Counseling and Consultation. Join us for a collaborative space where LGBTQIA2S+ (questioning included) clinicians are invited to engage in both clinical and reflective consultation. Alej and Nova take a systemic, abolitionist, justice-centered, and intersectional approach to clinical and reflective consultation.
The goal of this consultation space is to create a robust network of support and resources for clinicians to use with their LGBTQIA2S+ clients, improving our therapeutic approaches, and increasing access to care for LGBTQIA2S+ community members. It is also a space for us to come together as Queer and Trans clinicians to explore our own needs and supports.
Each group is held on the first and third Friday of the month at 12 p.m. (noon). This group is for clinicians who identify as being a part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community who would like to be in community with other clinicians navigating how to support LGBTQIA2S+ clients, how to balance and process systemic concerns that impact the self of the therapist as well as the clients we are working with, and any other clinical or reflective content that is important to address.
ABOUT NOVA - Emma "Nova" Zeldin (they/them) specializes in neurodivergent affirming care and providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals. Nova works with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Utilizing a client-centered and systemic approach, Nova creates a safe and supportive space to navigate the many influences in life and find your own personal path. They are a nurturing and compassionate provider who will work with you to find and meet your goals. They are committed to a justice-centered approach to consultation. To learn more, you may explore their personal site: www.resiliencetherapyandconsulting.com
ABOUT ALEJ - Alej Perez-Kohl (they/them) is a narrative and collaborative trauma-informed therapist who focuses their therapeutic work with LGBTQIA2S+ and/or multiracial individuals and couples. Alej approaches work with marginalized community members from a decolonized, justice and liberation-centered lens. It is their hope to support other clinicians in feeling emboldened to approach therapy in a decolonized, deconstructed way that supports client's progress beyond traditional psychology and psychotherapy strategies. Learn more about Alej at pekotherapy.com
When: First and third Friday at 12 p.m. (noon) - 1 p.m. CST
Where: Virtual via Google Meet
Cost: Sliding scale fee of $0 to $30
Who: Maximum of 4-6 registrants, plus 1-2 facilitators.
Registration closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday before the consultation time.
Payment accepted via Zelle Invoicing. Payment is due at the time of registration to hold your place. Payment is non-refundable.