Showing Up For Trans and Gender Expansive Clients in a Changing Political Environment

In this episode we discuss the evolving needs of the trans and gender expansive community and what counselors can do to show up for this marginalized population. Dr. Clark Ausloos joins the podcast to discuss the populations needs, community building, and how counselors can show up a social justice advocates inside and outside of their offices. Listeners will learn concrete actions they can begin today to support and protect trans and gender expansive people.

Dr. Clark D. Ausloos (he/him) is core faculty in the Counseling Program at Oakland University, where he leverages his extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth in clinical and school settings. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and an MA in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, maintaining professional licensure in Ohio and Michigan. Dr. Ausloos's dedication to queer and trans youth and their families is reflected in his extensive scholarly work, which includes over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, alongside 60 conference presentations. In 2023, he was named as the UNC Charlotte Robert Barret Distinguished Lecturer on Multicultural Issues in Counseling. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the Ohio Counselor of the Year Award (2020), the Professional Integrity and Leadership Award (OASERVIC, 2020), the Ned Farley Service Award (SAIGE, 2023), and the Presidential Award (SAIGE, 2024). Dr. Ausloos provides consultation to numerous organizations, including the Court-Appointed Special Advocates of Clermont Ohio, Northwest Ohio Family Resource Center, the Ohio State 988 Operators, Columbus Public Health, the Hunt Institute, and Rutgers University. He serves on the Sensitivity and Bias Review Committee and contributes as a content expert and item writer for the National Counselor Exam. His professional affiliations include active membership in ACA, NBCC, ACES, AARC, SAIGE, ACAC, and ACSSW.

https://www.clarkausloos.com/

Clark, M. (Producer). (2025, January 10). Showing Up For Trans and Gender Expansive Clients in a Changing Political Environment  (No.287) [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/showing-up-for-trans-and-gender-expansive-clients-in-a-changing-political-environment