Working with Transgender Clients: Foundational Skills and Recommendations for Treatment Centers - September 30, 2026
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/30/2026 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
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- Learners - $50
A 4-Hour Training with Fredrick B. Dombrowski PhD, LMHC, CASAC, LPC, LADC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, BC-TMH, HS-BCP, MAC, DCMHS, ICADC
Virtual via Zoom | 8:30am-1:00pm
Presentation: Transgender individuals are at higher risk for co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses than their cisgender peers. Many transgender people may avoid substance use treatment as providers lack knowledge of working with this population. It is recommended that treatment centers and clinicians become aware of the unique needs of transgender clients to enhance treatment programming and create an environment which is inclusive and affirming. This presentation will review the foundational factors to provide effective clinical treatment to trans and gender non-conforming populations and review various aspects to transgender clinical treatment while providing recommendations as to how to make treatment centers safe and affirming environments.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain how the needs of transgender/gender non-conforming individuals differ from gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other communities;
- Identify the process of treatment for individuals who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming; and
- List ways organizations can create inclusive and safe environments for transgender clients.
4 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 2 & 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 3, 5-7, 10, 13, 15-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 2 & 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This course has been approved by New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #23792, NHADACA is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
Fredrick B. Dombrowski PhD, LMHC, CASAC, LPC, LADC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, BC-TMH, HS-BCP, MAC, DCMHS, ICADC
Department Chair
University of Bridgeport
Fredrick B. Dombrowski PhD, LMHC, CASAC, LPC, LADC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, BC-TMH, HS-BCP, MAC, DCMHS, ICADC is the AMHCA Past President and has extensive experience treating those living with co-occurring disorders since 1998. He has been a supervisor and director for multiple programs including inpatient, outpatient, and forensic treatment. Currently a Department Chair at the University of Bridgeport, he is focused on experiential learning through a perspective of cultural humility and an equitable clinical care. He has recently published the book Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders and has appeared on television, radio, and internet advocating for the helping professions. He has won several awards for his work with marginalized populations.