(they/them), Founder of OSTC
Licensed Therapist, Art Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Meet Renae
You deserve a therapist who gets you
It can be hard to find a therapist who understands how your traumatic experiences as a queer person, your gender identity, your role as an artist, and/or your religious trauma affect your mental health and well-being.
You deserve a therapist who gets you and knows how to support you without making you feel alienated. (You should not have to educate your therapist.) You deserve knowledgeable, non-judgmental mental health support to help you live a happy, authentic, and fulfilling life.
Together, we’ll use your strengths and creative expression to develop healthy tools for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
We’ll build your confidence, self-esteem, and boundaries so that you can enjoy healthy, loving relationships with good communication. We’ll work to heal wounds from the past and change harmful habits so that you can go after what you really want.
Imagine trusting yourself to be able to handle any challenge that comes your way.
Imagine confidently asking for what you really want.
Imagine loving yourself so much, you never settle for less than what you deserve.
Imagine what opportunities & adventures would be available to you if you enjoyed good mental health on most days.
All of this is possible for you.
Your trauma doesn’t have to keep you stuck. Reach out today to get started.
Founding OSTC
After years of running nonprofits and supporting the career growth of junior therapists, I am working in therapy practice and supporting the mental health and growth of queer, trans, artists, and others who have complex trauma, and I love it. I am excited to have launched the Open Space Collective and I look forward to seeing it grow as a hub for our community.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (6018), board certification as an Art Therapist (16-199), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (751603). I received my Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and have additional somatic focusing training with the Focusing Institute.
Self-care and play
I am a queer, non-binary/gender fluid person who is big into self-care, like snuggling with my ridiculously goofy greyhound Zsa Zsa. I still have an art practice, and like most artists, our relationship status is, “It’s complicated.”
I developed a plant habit during the pandemic lock-down, and they’ve gone viral. And I love being here in Los Angeles. I’ve lived all over the country, and I’m endlessly grateful to live in a warm climate, surrounded by palm trees in a diverse and wild city with endless opportunities for exploring.
Questions About Insurance?
OSTC has partnered with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. To see if you qualify for reimbursement, click the button below.
In-person and virtual therapy for Queer & Trans Artists who want to heal their complex trauma.
If you are located in Los Angeles, our office are conveniently in the Silver Lake neighborhood.
If you are outside of the Los Angeles area, or just don’t want to drive. We offer telehealth sessions through out California.
OSTC is a LGBTQ+ therapy collective, where you never need to educate your therapist on who you are.