This webinar moves beyond the “why” and focuses on the “how.” We will equip you with tangible skills for assessment, alliance-building, and integrated treatment to effectively serve LGBTQ+ clients, recognizing that their substance use is often a symptom of deeper, stress-related challenges.
Sabrina Vonderhaar, LMHC, IADC (she/her), is a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa who holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. In her private practice, she specializes in helping professionals navigate substance use that stems from career-related burnout. Her expertise is grounded in an empowering approach that helps clients build lasting resilience. A passionate community advocate, Vonderhaar serves as president-elect for the Iowa Association for Addiction Professionals and on the board of Mental Health America of Dubuque County. She is an active member of the NAADAC LGBTQIA+ committee and volunteers with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Dubuque Wellness Coalition, and the Jackson County Prevention Coalition. Her dedication to these communities and her private practice is fueled by a profound belief in her clients’ capacity for healing and lasting change.
Gus Raymond, LMHC, NCC, CADC, is an accomplished professional speaker, nationally certified therapist and substance counselor based in Storm Lake, Iowa where he currently serves as a private practice therapist as well as the Director of Prevention and Intervention Services for Storm Lake Community Schools. In addition to his academic roles, Raymond has provided professional development instruction in areas such as cultural navigation, restorative practices, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in both academic and clinical environments. He is a member of GLSEN’s Educator’s Advisory Council (2023 cohort), contributing to shaping LGBTQ+ inclusion in school communities, and a proud 2021 MFP-AC alum. Additionally, he serves on the NAADAC standing committee for LBTQiA2S+, focusing on developing standards of care. His advocacy work extends to various roles on the boards such as One Iowa Action and NALGAP, where he has actively participated in state and national policy advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in addiction treatment.
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