The Current Climate

“In the U.S., 4.5% of the population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender —an estimated 11 million LGBT people—and 88% are employed.”
— Movement Advancement Project (MAP)

As a society, businesses and individuals are growing in their awareness of needs to expand their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Umbrella Collective is growing in the areas of consulting with these organizations and individuals to lay the groundwork conversations necessary to progress in this direction. Through individualized ongoing consultation packages and one time experiential workshops, Umbrella Collective clinicians help guide any organization (for profit and non profits) to navigate difficult conversations in intersectional inclusion, equity, and diversity.

“25% of LGBT people report experiencing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the past year—half of whom said it negatively impacted their work environment.”
— Movement Advancement Project (MAP)

How it works

Umbrella Collective offers remote and in-person LGBTQ+ inclusive training and consulting services for organizations that are seeking to expand awareness among their employees and cultivate a culture of inclusion for staff members and clients. In our DEI trainings and workshops, attendees will learn LGBTQ+ affirming language and non-binary terminology, in addition to inclusive practices and policies to demonstrate ally-ship and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. We will also examine the impact that intersectional identities, such race, disability, and socio-economic status, have on work place bias, privilege, safety, and obstacles to career advancement.

Get Started

We offer a fee structure that varies depending a few demographic considerations: the type of business (nonprofit, small business, midsize business, fortune 500 business), number of participants, location of services (video conference vs. in-person), and expertise required. We also have a network of trusted colleagues we can refer you to if a particular specialization is required that we do not have. Generally, organizations commit for a time period of 6months to one year at a time) or pay an hourly rate for singular project-based work. All invoicing will include time spent in prep, travel, and any accommodation costs. We will only charge you prep time for the time it takes to understand your particular business. Contact us to set up a free 1:1 consultation to discuss your organization’s needs and budget.

Past Clients and Presentations

  • LGBTQ+ Provider’s Affinity Group. 30-member group Tri-facilitation with Stef Gentuso, LPCC and Angelynn Hermes, LCSW. American Group Psychotherapy Association. Online to international community. (2021)

  • The Enigma of Gender: Addressing tensions within bodies, minds, and cultures. Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society. Denver, CO. November 2019

  • Genderqueer and Nonbinary Facilitated Discussion TRANSforming Gender Conference, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2019)

  • Transgender Identities in Clinical Practice and Beyond: Updating and Expanding Gender Identity and Expression Models. Denver Psychoanalytic Institute Lecture Series. Denver, CO. (2018)

  • Come Talk with a Panel of Transgender Therapists. AGPA Webinar. Co-Presenter with Rita Drapkin (moderator), Sorin Thomas (panelist), and Karen Collett panelist). (2018)

  • Transgender Identities and Clinical Practice: Updating and experiencing clinical care models” American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference. Houston, Tx. March 2018

  • Transgender Identities at AGPA and Beyond: Updating and Expanding Gender Identity and Expression Models. AGPA Connect Diversity Training Webinar. (2018)

  • Transgender Identities and Clinical Practice: Updating and experiencing clinical care models. Colorado Mental Health Professionals Conference. University of Denver. Denver, CO. (2017)

  • LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Healthcare. Boulder Valley Women’s Health. Boulder, CO. (2016)

  • The WPATH Standards of Care, the Changing Nature of Clinical Relationships. Co-Panelist with Nicole Garcia, Asher Eno, and Karen Scarpella. TRANSforming Gender Conference, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2015)

  • Welby Montessori Transgender Inclusion Training. Co-Presenter with Karen Axe. Denver, CO. (2015)

  • Gender Identity and Expression in the Workplace: Transgender Identities. Webinar. Blue Cross Blue Shield Employee Assistance Program. USA. (2014)

  • Working With Transgender Clients. Mental Health Partners. Boulder, CO. (2014)

  • How Does This Happen? A Systemic Understanding of Mental Health. Project WISE Co-presenter with Laura Portalupe. Jefferson County Action Center: Lakewood, CO. (2014)

  • WPATH SOC: What Gender Variant Consumers Should Know and How to Self-Advocate. Workshop presentation. Gold Rush Conference: Denver, CO. (2014)

  • Transgender Inclusion in Policy and Practice: Examining U.S. Collegiate Sports. Diversity and Inclusion Summit, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2013)

  • Transgender Inclusion in U.S. Collegiate Sports. Academic panelist, moderated by Scarlet Bowen, PhD. TRANSforming Gender Symposium, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2012)

  • Queering the NCAA: How Transgender Athletes are Included in College Sports. Thesis Colloquium moderated by Pat Griffin, PhD. Smith College School for Social Work: Northampton, MA. (2011)

  • Trans Issues in Mental Health. Co-presenter with Randall Ehrbar, PsyD. TRANSforming Gender Symposium, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2011)

  • Diagnosing Difference (Documentary film) and Discussion with University of Colorado Mental Health Providers. Co-presenter with Hans Foote, PsyD. TRANSforming Gender Symposium, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2011)

  • Working with Transgender Clients: PHP’s Clinical Staff Knowledge and Experiences. Department specific research design, data analysis, and presentation for staff. Psychological Health and Psychiatry, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2011)