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THE REAL HEROS
We have partnered with this amazing group of LGBTQIA2S+ specialized mental health providers to provide therapeutic sessions at NO COST to their clients established through The FitzLane Project.
Molly Badzinski, MS, RMHCI (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The FitzLane Project is such a valuable resource for the community in providing education and support for young individuals in need. My innate passion for supporting this community aligns perfectly with the initiatives of the Project, which is so valuable and so incredibly needed.
Keri Baker, MSW, LCSW, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I was so excited to see the work that The FitzLane Project is doing to serve the LGBTQIA+ community, and want to make myself available to help young members of this community who might need additional support. Everyone is deserving of mental health care and being a safe person that members of this community can rely on is super important to me.
Adam Baldowski, LMHC (They/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I chose to partner with The Fitzlane Project because I know how difficult it can be to find a therapist who understands the LGBTQIA+ experience. I believe it is important for those with lived experiences to represent authentically and I want LGBTQIA+ youth to know they are not alone and they are seen. Access to affordable care can be difficult. The Fitzlane Project helps lower the barrier a little, allowing more people to receive truly affirming and affordable care. I want to be a part of that change.
Lou Bardach, Student Intern (He/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I have worked specifically with LGBTQIA+ people in support capacities at various times throughout my life. My professional focus is on healing the effects of childhood trauma, but I see homophobia/transphobia and other forms of social oppression as compounding trauma presenting unique considerations for LGBTQIA+ folx who grew up in dysfunctional families. I’m passionate about this in particular because it reflects my own experience.
Hall Birdsong, M.Ed., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I chose to partner with The FitzLane Project because I want to support my community. I want trans and nonbinary youth to know that there is hope. There are places and people who can provide you a safe, compassionate space you need to explore your thoughts and feelings, feel empowered to embrace your strengths and step into your truth, and ultimately thrive in your identity.
Tristan Byrnes, MA, LMHC (he/him/his)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
There is still a lot needed to advocate for the transgender community, especially Trans Youth as the community is often used as political pawns and the youngest often get hurt the most by legislation, policies and society.
Kim Carew, Student Intern (She/Her/Hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
To help provide more counseling options.
Marcie Cramer, LMHC (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Because the fundamental work and beliefs of the Fitzlane Project, align with my heart, integrity, desires and ethics.
Aron Cyrrian, LMHC, MA, CCHt (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Access to mental health care services is unfortunately pretty inaccessible in this day and age. One of my goals as a professional and a member of the LGBTQ+ community was to make sure that I could provide affordable services to my clients, especially for trans and non-binary youth who often have the most difficulty with finding and affording a counselor, and who are often the ones who need mental health care the most. The FitzLane Project makes these services a lot more accessible.
Michael Davidson, MEd, RMHCI (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The FitzLane Project assists transgender youth in accessing life changing therapy. I want to be a part of this great project to help more people get services.
Kennedi Davis, LMFT, LMHC (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I want to connect with projects that help people in the LGBTQIA+ community access mental health resources.
Katy Dumont, LCSW (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Atala's vision is to dismantle barriers preventing access to therapy, and Fitzlane Project's mission fits that vision.
Matt Fernandez, RHMI (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I have chosen to partner with FitzLane Project because several loved ones in my life identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, I admire this project's mission to make mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community accessible and affordable. I want to support projects like this to make it more commonplace for our society to create a more accepting community.
Cynthia Fisher, LCSW (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
My practice caters almost exclusively to trans and nonbinary clients and their loved ones. Many struggle to afford therapy, even with discounted rates. It is critical that they have access to the care they need.
Charity Garcia, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Atala's vision is to dismantle barriers preventing access to therapy, and Fitzlane Project's mission fits that goal.
Malice Garcia, Graduate Intern (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Access to LGBTQIA+ Services is needed now more than ever. The ability to have the opportunity to have a clinician that is not only accepting, but knowledgeable of the daily challenges surrounding us as queer people needs proper support.
Araceli Gauna-Scattolini, LMHC (She/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I heard about Fitzlane Project through a colleague and had the pleasure of meeting with Alivia to learn more about the mission behind the name. I experienced an overabundance of joy hearing about how many lives have already been touched thanks to Alivia and her family. I wanted to be a part of that growing vision.
Linda Griffin, LCSW (she/her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Atala's vision is to dismantle barriers preventing access to therapy, and Fitzlane Project's mission fits that goal.
Katie Horton, RMHCI (she/her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I have such a passion for the community and after transitioning and receiving the help I had through my own transition it inspired me to help others. At the time I had not seen many trans therapists and I thought, want an incredible thing it would be to have that when someone comes out for an initial connection to clients.
Linda Hughes, LMHC (she/her/hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
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Rebecca Keck, RMHCI (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I choose to partner with the Fitzlane Project to help fill the gap for mental health treatment access for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Rachel Lawley, MA (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
In making mental health services more accessible for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, The FitzLane Project truly has a life-saving mission and I'm happy to partner with them.
Wendy Laza, LMHC, MS. Ed.S (She/Her/Hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
It's amazing to see an organization that prides itself in providing important services for their community and eliminating barriers that may discourage people from receiving the help they need and deserve.
Jacob Lundy, Student Intern (He/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I want to support trans youth!
Abby Maher, M.A., NCC, LMHC (she/her/hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The Fitzlane Project is an incredible organization that helps make the connection between LGBTQIA+ individuals and genuinely affirming providers possible. I chose to partner with the Fitzlane Project because I am passionate about increasing access to quality mental health care that is sure to provide a safe space for the community.
Michael Mazucci-Mambala, LCSW, MCAP, CCTP, ART-trained (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
To best serve the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jen McLaughlin, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Atala's vision is to dismantle barriers preventing access to therapy, and Fitzlane Project's mission fits that goal.
Ezekiel McLeskey, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (They/Them)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I want to foster connections with any organization that is helping target my helping populations.
Sara Mercier-Kennedy, RMHC-1, LPCC, NCC (she/her/hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Having access to knowledgeable and LGBTQIA+ MHCs especially MHCs who specialize in Transgender services is a must. All too often the biggest hurdle for transgender youth, and even adults is a lack of knowledgeable medical and mental health professionals.
Dr. Stefanie Meyer-Goodwin, LMHC, LMFT, CST, ACS (She/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Being parent to an amazing daughter (who happens to also be transgender) has been immensely fulfilling and enriching. And it has allowed me to see first hand some of the challenges faced by trans youth and young adults in our current sociopolitical climate. While I can't control politics or the practices of other professionals, I can do my part to provide the best possible care to my clients and support them in their journey.
James Miller, LMHC (he/him)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Because of their dedication to the LGBTQ+ population. I was told by my colleague, Araceli Gauna-Scattolini, about the organization and we decided it was a good opportunity to be more involved.
Johnny Nguyen, LMHC (He/Him)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The mission and goals of The FitzLane Project are in line with my own.
Rhamah Norris, LMFT, LMHC, CCTP (She/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I agreed to partner with the FitzLane Project because I want to support LGBTQ+ youth in any way that I can. Being part of a network of providers that takes the burden of price off of youth seeking counseling is an honor and a privilege.
Kurt Oster, LCSW, ACSW, ASD-CS, CCTP (He/Him/His)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I have chosen to partner with The Fitzlane Project as I fell in love with the organizations' mission and wanted to give back to the community.
Steph Ostrow, LMHC (They/Them)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
As a trans youth, it was a therapist that helped me make a plan to keep living and helped me realize living authentically was possible. I strive to offer that level of care, kindness, compassion and support to the youth I work with.
Syd Perez, LMHC (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I have seen an influx of LGBTQ+ clients on my caseload , and I have gained an interest in helping this community out.
Meagan Presnell, LMHC, CRC (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Every person deserves love, acceptance, kindness, respect and to have their voice heard. The FitzLane Project is providing a wonderful opportunity for young queer folx to access mental health care with an affirming, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapist. LGBTQIAP+ folx should be validated, supported, and celebrated for who they are so that they can continue to heal and grow! I am proud and excited to be partnering with this amazing organization!
Kat Ordonia (she/her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I am excited to provide inclusive and accessible mental health support to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Katherine Pilarte, Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Intern (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Atala's vision is to dismantle barriers preventing access to therapy, and Fitzlane Project's mission fits that vision.
Kayla Renaud (She/Her or They/Them)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I believe that free and accessible care for all folx in need is vitally important to the overall health of our community and that expert levels of care should not be based on privilege.
Kayden Rodriguez, MSW (He/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
As an incredibly marginalized group, financial barriers are very common for Trans folk. I was so excited to hear about and be able to apply to work with the FitzLane Project, as I want to primarily work with the Queer & Trans+ communities but never want finances to be a barrier to mental health service.
Dani Rosenkrantz, Psychologist, PhD (She/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The universe brought the incredible family who created FitzLane project and I together at Tampa Pride 2022 and I was overwhelmed by the joy and passion for creating mental health access they are creating. I am so excited to be a part of it!
Sarah Schadewald, LCSW (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
To expand accessibility of counseling services to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Katie Schubert, LMHC (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I appreciate their mission.
Ellen Shewmaker, RMHI, ATR, LCAT (She/Her/Hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I chose to partner with The FitzLane Project because the mission statement aligns with my goals as a therapist and ally. I work with parents and caregivers to be supportive of their child’s gender expression and to believe that their child can have a happy future as an LGBT adult. This comes with accepting every part of who they are. With Trans youth at such a high risk of attempting suicide… The importance of nurturing and protecting our youth, while allowing them to feel safe and to create an environment where these youth can feel comfortable expressing themselves, especially in their own homes with family is essential.
Rachel Sobiech, LCSW (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I am now at a place in my practice I would like to offer my therapeutic skills with continuing to help the LGBTQ+ population through Fitzlane Project!
Ashley Stewart, LCSW (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I always appreciate and value collaborating with local organizations that attune to Just Be Rooted's mission and purpose.
Heather Stambaugh, LMHC LPC NCC CAP (She/They)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
Everyone deserves to be understood, validated, and affirmed in their therapy experience! The FitzLane Project truly has a heart for connecting LGBTQIA+ youth in need with therapists who can provide a positive therapeutic environment for growth and healing.
Karissa Trombley, Student Intern (She/Her/Hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I want to make mental health services accessible to the LGBTQIA+ population.
Kristen Weick, MA, LMHC, NCC (she/her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I feel that The FitzLane Project will help me connect with the clients I most enjoy working with!
Rainier Wells, LMHC, RYT, EMDR-C/CIT, BC-TMH, QS (they/them)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The Fitzlane Project has a life-saving and crucial mission of helping kiddos and folks who are often underserved as a result of transphobia, transmisogyny, and homo/bi phobia. Kids and individual deserve to feel seen, welcomed, and celebrated.
Sydney Willis, MSW, RCSWI (she/her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I am committed to serving this community by offering a safe space for self expression without judgement.
Liv Wolfenden, M.Ed. (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
The within-community focus and efforts of The FitzLane Project toward finding the care and support that folx need is crucial. This organization helps us therapists oriented toward social justice and trauma-informed care work with clients through this needed lens. The voices, experiences, and lives of transgender and gender expansive youth and young adults are valued, heard, uplifted, and wanted. TGNC clients deserve a therapist that they can trust and connect with, and I hope to be that provider.
Serena Yeager, LMHC (She/Her/Hers)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
I want to serve my community. I started my graduate training in Orlando in the wake of Pulse and have made an effort to continue working with this population ever since.
Sam Zorn, RMHCI (She/Her)
Why I choose to partner with The FitzLane Project:
To offer support and access to services to more LGBTQIA+ individuals
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