About My Practice
Populations I love serving:
Trans-affirming, mental health providers
For providers of all genders who serve 2STGNB adults and those who experience marginalization at the intersection of race, gender, and body.
For Two-Spirit, Trans, & Nonbinary (2STGNB) adults hoping to strengthen self-compassion & build shame resilience, especially those facing marginalization at the intersection of race, gender, and body
Specialties & focus areas
Trans-Centered Care & Gender Affirmation
Anti-Oppressive Radical Healing & Liberation
BOTH Clinical & Non-Clinical, Professional Services!
Clinical Services (RI & MA only)
Individual Therapy/Counseling; Limited group, couples/polycule, & relational services
2STGNB Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) assessment & referral letters
Clinical Supervision, especially related to focus areas above
Professional and Non-Clinical Services (those in any location)
One-on-One Coaching/Consultation (C/C), Referral, & Resource Support
Group & Workshop Offerings (e.g., self-compassion for trans and nonbinary adults)
Provider Training & Consultation (for individuals, groups, and organizations)
Virtual Community Space - Trans Self-Compassion (*membership currently on pause*)
Let’s lean in together.
Behind the scenes with addyson
Newsletter - Sign up for updates, liberation offerings and resources
Blog - liberation reflections
Facebook Business Page @addysonwholeheartedpsych
Instagram @wholehearted.psych
TikTok @wholehearted.psych
Inclusive Therapists - therapist profile
Therapy Den - therapist profile
Affirmative Couch - writer | presenter profile
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO | addyson’s professional writing, webinars, and other creative projects
Digital portfolio TO COME*- addyson’s professional writing, webinars, and other creative projects
Part 1 - Colonization-Connected Behavior in Trans Affirming Care: Article
Part 2 - Decolonization & Gender Liberation in Trans Work: Article
LGBTQIA+ Hope & Self-Compassion During Pandemic: Article
Helping Queer/Trans Clients Navigate Holiday Fatphobia: Article
Developing Self-Compassion in Trans/Nonbinary Young Adults: Webinar
Trans/Nonbinary Gender Minority Stress & Resilience: Webinar
At the Intersection of Fat & Trans: Article
'History has its Eyes'
Standing on the shoulders of those who came before…
There is a significant harmful impact of white supremacy and anti-Blackness through the history of psychology and mental health care. This shows up in the current mental health field, diagnosis, and insurance-based behavioral health care. All of the work I offer, support, teach, share, and utilize to support my client and other professional work stands on the shoulders of indigenous, Black, and people of color ancestors whose religious beliefs and practices, cultural values, and ways of navigating the world were cornerstones of the ways they lived their lives, and often the ways they were later persecuted, made invisible, and were often appropriated and colonized by white and European settler colonizers.
I believe that clinicians have a responsibility to call out problematic history, acknowledge the work that needs to be done, and actively work to create more accessible, culturally competent, and power/oppression/marginalization aware practices. That also includes pushing back against licensing bodies, psychological associations, insurance companies, and gatekeepers who set the rules. I strive to understand the history of the concepts, constructs, skills, and theories I reflect on and educate others about, as well as those I practice in my own day-to-day life personally and professionally.
Someone once reflected that there is no original content when it comes to white people. I hold space for that truth, while also acknowledging the responsibilities I hold:
to spread the word about the history of these silenced voices
to bring to light historically indigenous constructs that have been co-opted by white supremacist systems
to always reflect on the impact of historical, intergenerational, and present-day trauma, anti-Blackness, trans-negativity, and fat stigma as they relate to my work, my client’s history and experiences, and my attempts to educate and train other professionals.
to offering various services and resources that increase awareness and support of organizations, individuals, and systems that are 'doing the work' consistently and long-term to break down our colonized history, own our own part, and DO BETTER.
If there are ever ways that my work feels harmful, is inaccurate, takes from another without crediting their work, capitalizes on their work in another way that feels exploitative, or a resource I have shared, promoted, or created does not fall in line with that work and those values, please let me know. You may also provide feedback or suggestions for alternatives I might consider, especially if the resources will support the work of communities that have been historically oppressed, marginalized, and subjected to silencing & violence.
Important Links & Documents
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Guidelines: Group/Workshop/Training
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Curriculum Vitae (i.e., professional resume)
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No Surprises Act Legislation | Good Faith Estimate Info
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Rates | Clinical Services for Adults in RI and MA
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Rates | Professional and Non-Clinical Services
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Out of Network Benefits Guide