Transformations 2025: Across the Life Span

Transformations 2025 is a prominent clinical conference dedicated to addressing the needs and experiences of Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) communities. The event will explore life span issues within the TGD community, offering a platform for professionals to engage with topics such as identity development, trauma, and gender diversity. Attendees can expect a range of presentations and workshops led by experts in the field.

The conference will feature discussions on narrative identity development, the impact of social media on transmasculine individuals, and the challenges faced by TGD individuals across different life stages. Notable speakers will share insights into clinical practices, research findings, and personal experiences, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within TGD communities.

Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy

The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit mental health training and treatment facilities in New York City.

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The conference will take place on March 29, 2025, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. It will feature a series of presentations and workshops focusing on various aspects of TGD experiences, including identity development, social media influence, and clinical practices.

Robert D. Campbell

Robert D. Campbell, MA, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in independent practice in NYC, focusing on relational trauma, sexuality, and gender.

James Vining

James Vining is a high school social worker and private practitioner in NYC, specializing in working with LGBTQI and gender diverse youth.

Micah Roldan

Micah Roldan is a queer and transmasculine educator, researcher, and poet in NYC, focusing on transmasculine identity development and social media.

Gabriel DeCicco

Gabriel is a transgender psychoanalyst with a private practice in Manhattan, NY, and President of DeCicco Psychotherapy & Consulting, LLC.

Balin Anderson

Balin is a psychoanalyst in private practice in Denver, Colorado, and a faculty member at the Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis.

S.J. Langer

S.J. Langer is a psychotherapist and faculty at the School of Visual Arts, author of 'Theorizing Transgender Identity for Clinical Practice.'

Louisa Gleichman

Louisa Gleichman is a licensed art therapist in NYC, specializing in trauma and LGBTQIA2+ populations, and a member of a trans-led research team.

Ashley “Smash” L. Koenig

Ashley “Smash” L. Koenig, PsyD, is a recent graduate of Pace University, focusing on affirmative practices with LGBTQ+ communities.

Emilie Clark

Emilie Clark, LCSW, is a NYC-based psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate, working with transgender and gender expansive youth.

Claudio Martínez

Claudio Martínez, PhD, is a professor at Universidad Diego Portales, Chile, focusing on psychotherapy with trans and gender diversity people.

Anya Josephs

Anya Josephs is a psychotherapist in NY, specializing in body image, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ community.

D.M. Maynard

D.M. Maynard is an educator and author, focusing on supporting partners, parents, and educators of TGD individuals.

David Thomas

David Thomas is a social work student at Stony Brook University, focusing on psychotherapy methods and LGBTQ rights.