Online Seminars & Presentations

Treating Transgender Patients: An Integrative Modern Psychoanalytical Approach

Presented by: Crystal Rose Garrison, Ed.D., Ph.D., LCPC., NCC., MAC., CCMHC., ACS.,DCMHS

Course Meeting: Wednesdays evenings, 7:00- 8:30 pm

Course Dates: April 8, 15 and 22

CEs = 4.5

Price: $90

Seminar Description:

Historically, psychoanalysis, mental health, and medical fields viewed transgender patients as having psychopathology and attempted to “cure” them, often using invasive methods that caused additional harm. Today, these fields recognize transgender identity as part of a normal gender spectrum and focus on humane treatment, supporting self-acceptance, and addressing challenges. Both unconscious and conscious dynamics continue to shape psychoanalytical work for both patients and analysts. This seminar emphasizes clinical and experiential components, particularly addressing practical and real-world concerns faced by transgender patients. Effective psychoanalytic treatment of this population requires a thorough understanding of the relevant language, terminology, and persistent biases encountered by transgender individuals. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences openly within a supportive environment. Consequently, interventions are grounded in object relations theory and relational perspectives.

Seminar Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to. understand the social, clinical and medical interventions treating transgender patients along with addressing countertransference and transference considerations.

2. Participants will be able to appreciate and respect the “lived experiences” of transgender patients

3. Participants will be able to identify the best practices of treating transgender patients, including object relations and relations perspectives and ethical considerations.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Crystal Garrison (she/her) is a transgender woman and has 40 years of psychoanalytical practice specializing in LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. She runs a busy remote psychoanalytical private practice for transgender patients and their families and holds doctoral degrees in counseling psychology and in clinical psychoanalysis. Licensed in Maine as a doctorate-trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she continues to treat her patients online. Crystal has served as a core faculty and IRB reviewer at Capella University teaching counseling and research courses. She maintains multiple national mental health certifications. As a psychoanalytical practitioner, she adheres to modern object relations and relational models. Crystal is currently a psychoanalytical candidate, teaching assistant to Dr. Cris Irey, and Chair of IMPP’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. She recently relocated to Costa Rica with her husband and is embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle.

Building a Practice with Integrity: From Foundation to Flourish A 3-Part Series on Designing an Ethical, Aligned, and Emotionally Sustainable Private Practice

Presented by: TJ Walsh MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CMHIMP

Course Meeting: Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 PM (ET)

Course Dates: May 13, 20, 27

CEs =3

Price: $60

Seminar Description:

In an era where private practice often becomes synonymous with hustle, expansion, and endless optimization, this three-part series invites clinicians back to the heart of why they practice in the first place. Building a Practice with Integrity guides participants through the inner and outer architecture of private practice development, exploring how identity, values, and creative process can shape the way we structure, sustain, and share our work with the world. Rather than a step-by-step business course, this series blends reflection, emotional intelligence, and creative process to help clinicians build practices that are ethical, human, and alive. Participants will examine what integrity means in their unique context and leave with tangible frameworks for sustainable growth, alignment, and self-trust. Each 60-minute session combines brief didactic teaching, experiential reflection, and group discussion to support both insight and action.

Seminar Objectives:

1. Identify core personal and professional values that guide ethical decision-making in private practice.
2. Integrate principles of identity, intuition, and emotional sustainability into practice structure and boundaries.
3. Apply relational and creative frameworks to develop a values-driven brand and public presence.
4. Reflect on ongoing practices for maintaining integrity, alignment, and growth as clinicians and entrepreneurs.

About the Presenter:

TJ Walsh is a Philadelphia-based painter, psychotherapist, educator, international speaker, and bestselling author whose work explores the meeting point of art, psychology, and leadership. Creator of the Emotional Alchemy™ framework, he helps creatives, leaders, founders, and helping professionals turn emotional residue into insight, authenticity, and creative flow. Known for his grounded, emotionally intelligent approach, TJ blends depth psychology, spirituality, and expressive process to help people lead, love, and create from their truest selves. With over two decades of experience across the arts, mental health, and higher education—and a background as a Creative Director for global nonprofits—he brings a rare mix of artistry and strategy to his work. He holds a BFA from The University of the Arts and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Eastern University. TJ currently chairs the boards of InLiquid and the Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy and serves on the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Government Relations Committee.