SPEAKING & EDUCATION

Embodied Therapy with Allison offers workshops, training, and speaking engagements for organizations, treatment centers, universities, and conferences seeking to deepen their understanding of

anti-oppression therapy, eating disorders, trauma treatment, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and neurodivergent-informed practice. Whether you're hosting a conference, training clinical staff, or

seeking organizational consultation, presentations center liberation-focused, social justice-oriented approaches to mental health care.

SPEAKING TOPICS
Anti-Oppression Frameworks in Mental Health

Integrating social justice into clinical practice, addressing how systemic oppression
(racism, sexism, ableism, fatphobia, homo/bi/transphobia) impacts mental health and

shows up in the therapy room

 

Weight-Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment

Moving beyond weight-focused approaches to truly recovery-oriented, HAES-aligned

treatment for all body sizes

Addressing how sexism, ageism, ableism, racism, and thin privilege create

barriers to diagnosis, research, and treatment

 

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Practices

Moving beyond "cultural competence" to true affirmation Understanding minority stress,

gender-affirming care, chosen family, and working with diverse relationship structures

(including ENM and kink-affirming approaches)

 

Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Approaches

Celebrating different operating systems rather than pathologizing

Adapting clinical practices for ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, and highly sensitive clients

Understanding masking, burnout, and creating truly accessible therapeutic spaces

 

Trauma-Informed Care

EMDR, somatic approaches, and parts work for trauma treatment

Religious trauma and faith deconstruction support

Medical trauma and identity-based trauma

 

Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

Understanding the intersection of eating disorders with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing

Adapting treatment approaches for neurodivergent clients in eating disorder recovery

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATION

For Treatment Centers & Group Practices:

Evaluating and improving inclusive practices for marginalized communities

Implementing anti-oppression frameworks throughout your organization

Training clinical staff in specialized approaches (eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent care)

Developing weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned eating disorder programming

Creating truly affirming environments (not just "tolerance")

 

For Educational Institutions:

University and graduate program presentations

Continuing education workshops for mental health professionals

Training for counseling students on specialized populations

 

For Community Organizations:

Presentations on mental health topics for LGBTQIA+ organizations

Workshops for advocacy groups on trauma-informed approaches

Education for communities on accessing affirming care

 

PRESENTATION FORMATS

Keynote Presentations

45-90 minute presentations for conferences, symposiums, and large gatherings

Workshops & Training

Half-day or full-day intensive training sessions with experiential components

Panel Discussions

Participating in panel discussions on eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ care, trauma, technology ethics,

or mental health advocacy

Organizational Training

Customized training series for clinical staff at treatment centers or agencies

Consultation Services

Ongoing consultation for organizations implementing new approaches or frameworks

 

MY APPROACH TO SPEAKING & EDUCATION

Lived Experience + Clinical Expertise:
I bring both professional training and lived experience as a neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ therapist

who understands marginalization from the inside

 

Research-Informed & Practice-Based:

Presentations integrate current research with real-world clinical application and ethical considerations
 

Interactive & Engaging:
Workshops include experiential components, case discussions, and practical tools that

participants can implement immediately
 

Social Justice-Centered:

All presentations center liberation, not just accommodation—examining how systems harm

people and how we can work toward collective healing

 

Accessible Presentations:

Virtual and in-person options available, with attention to neurodivergent-friendly presentation styles
 

PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2025 Shield the Future Global Task Force Conference

"Contraindicated Care: The Dangers of AI-Generated Advice in Eating Disorder Treatment"

Positioned as pro-innovation clinician advocating for responsible AI use in mental health}
 

2025 Texas Tech Counselor Education Student-Led Roundtable
Dignifying Aging: Mental Health and Wellness Support for Older Adults
Eating Disorders & Body Image in the Aging Population

 

9th Annual Permian Basin Mental Health Conference

What I Have Learned Being a Millennial Therapist"
Embracing Intersectionality of our Youth to Increase Protective Factors

 

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BOOKING INFORMATION

 

Speaking & Training Fees

Contact for customized quote based on:

Presentation format and length

Travel requirements (virtual or in-person)

Audience size and type

Preparation and customization needs

 

Availability

Currently accepting speaking requests for 2026 and beyond

 

What I Need From You

Event details (date, location/virtual, expected audience size)

Desired topic or customization requests

Presentation format (keynote, workshop, panel, training series)

Any specific organizational goals or learning objectives

 

INTERESTED IN BOOKING A PRESENTATION OR WORKSHOP?

Whether you're organizing a conference, training clinical staff, or seeking organizational consultation,

I'd love to discuss how we can work together to advance liberation-focused, affirming mental health care.

 

 

​Questions about speaking engagements?

Contact me to discuss your event, audience, and organizational needs.