My Therapist Is Out!

Open Space Therapy Collective
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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment

  1. ١ أكتوبر

    ADHD and Queerness: Untangling the Overlap

    Host and therapist Renae Johnson (they/them) sits down with siblings Mikey Whited, Psych NP (they/them), and Jennie Larsen, ADHD Coach and Teacher (she/her), for an honest look at what it’s like to grow up with ADHD side by side. Together they share stories of navigating childhood, the different ways ADHD showed up for each of them, and what it was like to watch each other’s journeys unfold. From masking and stimming to the ways gender expectations shaped their experiences, this episode explores the challenges and gifts of ADHD through a personal, family lens. Takeaways ADHD can present differently based on gender and upbringing. Stimming is a common behavior in ADHD that helps with focus. Emotional regulation is a significant challenge for those with ADHD. There is a higher prevalence of ADHD in the queer community. Masking can lead to a loss of authenticity and self-identity. ADHD can often be misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression. Cultural perspectives greatly influence the understanding of ADHD. Positive traits of ADHD include creativity and spontaneity. Understanding brain chemistry is crucial for managing ADHD. Personal experiences with ADHD can vary widely, even within families. Mentioned in this Episode: K-pop Demon Hunters – “Golden”  Queer Moment of Joy Guest 1: Brandon Delsid @brandondelsid Queer Moment of Joy Guest 2: Emily Baker she/they @you.joylife Guest Bio :  Jennie Larsen, MA (she/her), is an education specialist working in San Jose, CA. She holds an elementary and a special education credential and has a masters in education leadership. Jennie is also an executive function coach. Her passion is making education accessible for all students, with focuses in phonics and executive functioning skills.  Mikey Whited RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC (they/them) is a psychiatric nurse practitioner working in Los Angeles, California. Mikey specializes in queer and trans psychiatric medication and mental health care for adults and older teens. Mikey is passionate about changing the psychiatry paradigm and providing quality medication education and care for clients in a way that will ACTUALLY work to help clients achieve their lifestyle goals. Host Bio:  Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and the Founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, a group practice offering affirming, social justice-driven mental health care for the LGBTQ+ & QTPOC community. With clinical expertise in complex trauma, identity development, and creative expression, Renae blends therapeutic depth with a commitment to equity and inclusion. In addition to their clinical work, Renae produces community wellness events like Queerly Connected and is a founding member of the LA Queer Coalition, creating spaces where queer and trans people can gather, heal, organize, and celebrate.  As a speaker, consultant, and activist, Renae is passionate about building systems of care that honor the full humanity of queer and trans individuals—and equipping healthcare and wellness providers with the tools to do the same. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective Keywords:  #ADHD #Neurodivergent #Neurospicy #Masking #Unmasking #EmotionalRegulation #Hyperfixation #QueerAndNeurodivergent #PositiveADHDTraits #ParentingWithADHD #DiagnosisJourney

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  2. ١٧ سبتمبر

    Beyond the Labels: An Introduction to Queer Neurodiversity

    In this episode, OSTC therapist Allison Smith, LCSW (she/they), kicks off our new series on LGBTQ+ Neurodiversity by exploring what it really means to live at the intersection of queer and neurodivergent identities. From ADHD and autism to dyslexia and beyond, we dive into how neurodivergence shapes experiences, relationships, and access to care—while also celebrating the strengths, creativity, and resilience of neurodivergent folks. We’ll cover the history of neurodiversity, the ways societal barriers create real challenges, and why shifting the conversation from “disorder” to difference is crucial. Allison highlights the dual minority experiences many queer neurodivergent people navigate, the systemic biases that affect diagnosis and treatment, and the contributions neurodivergent individuals make to communities and advocacy. Whether you’re neurodivergent, an ally, or just curious, this episode offers a thoughtful, compassionate, and sometimes surprising look at identity, stigma, and the power of inclusion. Takeaways Neurodivergence includes conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. The term neurodivergence was popularized in the 1990s by Judy Singer. Neurodiversity shifts the focus from pathology to inclusivity. The social model of disability emphasizes societal barriers over individual deficits. Neurodivergent individuals often face stigma and misinformation. Historical treatment of neurodivergent individuals has been tied to eugenics and ableism. Women and people of color are often underdiagnosed due to systemic biases. Neurodivergent individuals may experience dual minority status in the queer community. Access to mental health care can be prohibitively expensive and difficult to obtain. Many neurodivergent individuals contribute significantly to society and advocacy.  Mentioned in this Episode:  Judy Singer — sociologist with autism, popularized the term “neurodivergence” Jim Sinclair — activist, known for anti-cure position Greta Thunberg — activist, autism and environmental advocacy Queer Moment of Joy Guests:   Jimmy Chen @itsjimmychen Stuart Stock-Tucker He/Him @stuartstocktucker24 Host Bio:  Allison Smith LCSW (she/they) is a Clinical Social Worker at Open Space Therapy Collective. Allison specializes in working with teens and adults. Allison integrates trauma-informed, abolitionist, and anti-colonial frameworks into their practice, supporting clients in exploring identity, relationships, ENM dynamics, and cultural connections.  🌈 About Open Space Therapy Collective Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) is a queer- and trans-led mental health collective built on the belief that therapy should feel like a place where every part of you belongs. Our team of LGBTQ+ and QTPOC therapists create space for healing that is affirming, justice-driven, and rooted in community care. From navigating identity to unpacking trauma to celebrating joy, OSTC is here for the full spectrum of queer experience. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective Keywords: neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, mental health, queer community, stigma, neurodiversity movement, intersectionality, access to care, historical context, LGBTQ mental health

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  3. ٣ سبتمبر

    Safe Spaces, Loud Voices: Connecting Queer Havens w/ Charlie Sprinkman (they/he)

    In this episode, Renae Johnson (they/them) sits down with Charlie Sprinkman (they/he), founder of Everywhere is Queer, to talk about what it really means to build and sustain queer safe spaces. From Charlie’s journey out of a conservative upbringing to becoming a leader in queer visibility, this conversation dives into the power of community, the challenges of creating inclusive businesses, and why visibility matters now more than ever. We’ll explore how queer-owned spaces aren’t just about safety—they’re about joy, representation, and fueling a broader queer economy. Charlie brings honesty, humor, and insight to the realities of running a queer-centered platform, the pushback that comes with it, and the growth that happens when community shows up for you. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a world where we can live more authentically—and why those spaces are essential to our survival and our joy—this episode is for you. Mentioned in this Episode:  Camp Brave Trails  Dylan Mulvaney’s TikTok  Queer Moment of Joy Guest: Queer Moment of Joy Guest 1: Julian Montanez He/Him from DTLA Proud @dtlaproud Queer Moment of Joy Guest 2: Neverending Nina She/Her @neverendingninanotes Guest Bio : Charlie Sprinkman (he/they) is the founder of the free Everywhere Is Queer App. EIQ is becoming one of the largest queer-owned organization directories in the world, if not the largest! EIQ hosts over 16,700+ queer-owned organizations globally. EIQ's mission is to connect the queer, trans and ally community with safer spaces, all while supporting queer entrepreneurs. EIQ's app is free and available globally! Links: App - iOS and Android Instagram: @everywhereisqueer (158K) TikTok: @everywhereisqueer (115K) Website: www.everywhereisqueer.com Host Bio:  Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and the Founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, a group practice offering affirming, social justice-driven mental health care for the LGBTQ+ & QTPOC community. With clinical expertise in complex trauma, identity development, and creative expression, Renae blends therapeutic depth with a commitment to equity and inclusion. In addition to their clinical work, Renae produces community wellness events like Queerly Connected and is a founding member of the LA Queer Coalition, creating spaces where queer and trans people can gather, heal, organize, and celebrate.  As a speaker, consultant, and activist, Renae is passionate about building systems of care that honor the full humanity of queer and trans individuals—and equipping healthcare and wellness providers with the tools to do the same. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective Keywords: Queer Community, Safe Spaces, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Inclusivity, Queer-Owned Businesses, Community Building, Visibility, LGBTQ+ Support, Queer Economy, Personal Transformation, Authenticity

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  4. ٢٠ أغسطس

    MTIO Summer Check-In: When Rest Isn’t Enough — with Kristen Crowe (they/them)

    Sometimes it’s not just rest you need. Sometimes, it’s a radical reimagining of what you’re carrying—and what you need to set down for good. In this mini summer check-in episode, Kristen Crowe (they/them), therapist and dance/movement therapist at Open Space Therapy Collective, drops in with a soft but honest reflection on what it means when rest stops working. They explore the emotional labor so many LGBTQ+ folks are holding, especially in this political moment, and the difference between being tired and being over-capacity. Together, we ask: What if your exhaustion isn’t just about needing a nap, but about needing to renegotiate the expectations you’ve internalized about what you should be able to do? This is your permission slip to get honest about your limits, make sustainable choices, and remember you’re not meant to carry it all alone. 🌀 For more mental health support and reflection, catch up on past episodes of My Therapist is Out! while we take our summer rest. We’ll be back soon. Host Bio:  Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/them) Is Licensed Therapist, Dance Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with Open Space Therapy Collective. Kristen specializes in working somatically with adults and partners to help heal the mind-body connection so you can feel more grounded and vibrant every day. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

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  5. ٦ أغسطس

    Bonus Episode: Honoring the Rest You Actually Need with Terra Friedman (she/her)

    While My Therapist is Out! is on a summer break, we're still popping into your feed with bite-sized mental health moments to keep you grounded and connected. In this mini check-in, therapist Terra Friedman (she/her) invites you to rethink how you're resting—and whether it's really working for you. Drawing from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s 7 types of rest, Terra offers a compassionate reminder that not all rest is created equal. If you're emotionally exhausted but spending your downtime doom-scrolling, you're probably not giving your nervous system what it actually needs. In just a few minutes, Terra walks you through how to recognize different kinds of fatigue and tune into the kind of rest that nourishes your queer, brilliant self. Because for LGBTQ+ folks, intentional rest isn’t just self-care—it’s resistance. 💤 Emotional rest. 🎭 Social rest. 🧠 Mental rest. 🎨 Creative rest. 💡 Sensory rest. 💪 Physical rest. 💫 Spiritual rest. Whether you’re in the middle of protest season, planning queer joy events, or just trying to stay afloat in a chaotic world—this is your gentle nudge to pause with purpose. 🎙️ Take five minutes with us. You deserve it. Host Bio:  Terra Friedman AFMT (she/her) is an Associate Therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Terra specializes in working with high achieving womxn who experience anxiety. Terra also works with couples and partners who are currently in or exploring non-monogamous relationships. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

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  6. ٢٣ يوليو

    Bonus Episode: When Anger Comes Online – A Summer Mental Health Check-In with Ernesto Martinez (they/he)

    While My Therapist is Out! is on summer break, we’re popping into your feed with a mini mental health check-in. This bite-sized episode features therapist Ernesto Martinez (they/he), offering grounded reflections on what it means when anger begins to surface — especially for LGBTQ+ folks in healing. Sometimes when we’re reconnecting to parts of ourselves that have been shut down by trauma, grief, or survival mode, anger shows up first. Ernesto breaks down why that’s not something to fear — but something to get curious about. Whether you're resting, protesting, or somewhere in between this summer, this episode invites you to reflect: Is your anger trying to tell you something? What boundaries are you ready to reinforce? Where is your body asking for agency or care? This check-in is a reminder that healing isn’t always soft — and that sometimes, anger is a sign we’re coming back online. Tap in, take a breath, and remember: your rage is worthy of tenderness too. Queer Moment of Joy Guest: Celia Mandela (she/her) @celiamandela, Hannah Hewes-Clark (she/her) @hannah.holding.space, Jamie Kaufman (he/they) @jamiekaufmanphoto Host Bio:  Ernesto Martinez APCC, AMFT (they/elle/he/el) is an Associate Therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Ernesto specializes in working with Adults, Teens, & Parents of Gender Expansive Children, Adult Children of (im)Migrants to transform challenges into stepping stones towards self-compassion, fulfillment, and confidence.  To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

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  7. ٩ يوليو · إضافة

    MTIO! Summer Break — but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you hanging.

    My Therapist Is Out! is taking a little summer break — but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you hanging. Every two weeks, our queer therapists will still be sliding into your feed with bite-sized mental health check-ins. Think of it as your gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and take care of your sweet self. And if you're out there organizing, protesting, showing up in your full activist heart — we see you. Just a reminder: rest is part of the work. You don’t have to burn out to prove your commitment. Breaks are necessary. Breaks are allowed. You deserve sustainability, not just survival. New full episodes return soon — but until then, we’ve got you. Queer Moment of Joy Guest: Kyle Flentie @kyleflentie, Jennifer Messina @jennifercmessina, Jak Tafalla-Vargas @igobyjak  Host Bio:  Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and the Founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, a group practice offering affirming, justice-driven mental health care for the LGBTQ+ community. With clinical expertise in complex trauma, identity development, and creative expression, Renae blends therapeutic depth with a commitment to equity and inclusion. In addition to their clinical work, Renae produces community wellness events like Queerly Connected and is a founding member of the LA Queer Events Coalition, creating spaces where queer and trans people can gather, heal, and celebrate. They also host the podcast My Therapist is Out!, exploring mental health through a queer lens. As a speaker, consultant, and activist, Renae is passionate about building systems of care that honor the full humanity of queer and trans individuals—and equipping providers with the tools to do the same. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

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  8. ٢٥ يونيو

    The Power of Showing Up: Building Queer Community with Pony Lee Mustgrave

    What happens when you mix scissors, stories, and queer magic? You get Folklore—a radically warm and inclusive salon built by community, for community. In this heartfelt episode of My Therapist is Out!, host Renae Johnson (they/them) sits down with artist, stylist, and community organizer Pony Lee Musgrave (he/they). From cutting hair to cutting through social norms, Pony shares their journey of creating Folklore, a queer-affirming space rooted in softness, storytelling, and collective resilience. Takeaways Building intentional spaces that celebrate queer identity The emotional labor and joy of community care Why vulnerability is a superpower, not a weakness Honoring our queer ancestors and holding space for our history The small, everyday rituals that keep us connected and grounded Leadership involves vulnerability and allowing oneself to fall apart. Community support is crucial during times of crisis. Local actions can lead to significant change. Honoring queer ancestors is essential for future generations. Storytelling helps preserve queer history and culture. The Butch Barber chair symbolizes a connection to queer activism. Queer Moment of Joy Guest: Hannah @hanxperez and Mandoh @Mandoh Guest Bio :  Pony Lee Musgrave(they/he) is born and raised in East LA, Pony is a multidisciplinary Artist , barber, leather Person and owner of Folklore Salon & Barber. Pony has had an active part of community organizing for the Los Angeles Queer community since 2009. Salonfolklore.com IG: folklore.la New Project: The restoration of Nancy Valverde’s Barber Chair . Known as The Butch Barber of East LA who was jailed and harassed by LAPD for wearing men's clothing. This project will have  a collection of performances, stories of resistance and queer perseverance while rebuilding the chair. All archived. Maybe a book? Who knows. Here is her history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Valverde Host Bio:  Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and the Founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, a group practice offering affirming, justice-driven mental health care for the LGBTQ+ community. With clinical expertise in complex trauma, identity development, and creative expression, Renae blends therapeutic depth with a commitment to equity and inclusion. In addition to their clinical work, Renae produces community wellness events like Queerly Connected and is a founding member of the LA Queer Events Coalition, creating spaces where queer and trans people can gather, heal, and celebrate. They also host the podcast My Therapist is Out!, exploring mental health through a queer lens. As a speaker, consultant, and activist, Renae is passionate about building systems of care that honor the full humanity of queer and trans individuals—and equipping providers with the tools to do the same. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective Keywords: queer community, leadership, resilience, activism, Folklore, Butch Barber chair, LGBTQ+ history, community building, personal journey

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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment

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