Abundant Wings Collective

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Healing Together

Trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming training, consulting, and community hub for affirming clinicians that centers on your story, nurtures resilience among all, and builds vibrant communities where we can reconnect and feel whole in all areas of our lives. By creating safe spaces conducive to open dialogue and sharing experiences, we aim to empower individuals to overcome trauma and foster a deeper understanding of their identities. Our programs not only focus on professional growth but also emphasize holistic well-being, integrating practices that support mental, emotional, and social health both inside and outside of the work that we engage in. Through collaborative learning and support, we cultivate an environment where every voice matters, and together, we strive to create a world where inclusivity and acceptance flourish.

THIS SPACE FOCUSES ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT, NOT PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT.

Spaces where clinicians can say:
“I got this wrong” → without shame, but with accountability.

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A neatly arranged therapy workspace featuring an open hardcover journal with thick, cream pages and a smooth, matte teal cover embossed with a subtle wing motif, resting on a pale oak desk. Beside it lies a soft gray ceramic mug of herbal tea, steam curling gently upward. In the background, a blurred bookshelf displays colorful spines labeled with topics like “trauma-informed care” and “LGBTQ+ affirming practice.” Soft morning light filters through sheer curtains, casting a calm, even glow and delicate shadows. Photographic realism at eye level with a shallow depth of field creates a serene, professional atmosphere that feels safe, grounded, and inviting, ideal for a mental health website homepage.
A cozy, minimalist counseling room without any people, centered on a plush, moss-green armchair with a textured fabric and a neatly folded, rainbow-striped knit throw draped over the arm. A small round side table in light birch holds a box of soft tissues, a glass of water catching the light, and a tiny potted plant with glossy leaves. Warm, diffused afternoon light enters from an unseen window, illuminating soft cream walls adorned with abstract art in soothing blues and purples. Captured in photographic realism at a slightly wide, eye-level angle, the space feels affirming, trauma-informed, and safe, with a calm, grounded mood that supports mental health and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

About Abundant Wings Collective

Abundant Wings Collective offers affirming, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ people and the clinicians who support them. We create intentional spaces for rest, learning, identity exploration, and sustainable healing.

Abundant Wings Affirming Standard

The Abundant Wings Affirming Standard defines what it means to provide truly affirming, trauma-informed care within this collective. This standard moves beyond identity labels or performative allyship and requires ongoing, demonstrated commitment in clinical practice, self-awareness, and community accountability.

Clinicians aligned with this standard commit to:

  • Lived Awareness & Humility
    Engaging in continuous self-reflection around identity, bias, privilege, and power without defensiveness
  • Clinical Competence in LGBTQ+ Care
    Understanding identity development, minority stress, systemic harm, and trauma specific to LGBTQ+ experiences
  • Affirming Practice in Action
    Consistently using correct names and pronouns, creating inclusive documentation, and ensuring sessions actively affirm identity
  • Trauma-Informed Approach
    Recognizing the impact of relational, societal, and systemic trauma and responding with safety, attunement, and care
  • Accountability & Growth
    Participating in consultation, feedback, and continued learning while remaining open to repair when harm occurs
  • Ethical Integrity
    Practicing within scope, honoring client autonomy, and upholding the highest standards of care
  • Community Commitment
    Contributing to a culture of connection, respect, and shared responsibility within the collective

Statement of Affirmation

Abundant Wings Collective is a space rooted in authenticity, safety, and connection. We center LGBTQ+ lived experience and welcome clinicians who demonstrate a deep, ongoing commitment to affirming care.

Affirming, to us, is not a label. It is a practice. It is reflected in how clinicians show up, the language they use, the awareness they carry, and the responsibility they take for continued growth.

We are intentional about cultivating a community that values depth over performative alignment. This means prioritizing clinicians who are either part of the LGBTQ+ community or who have demonstrated sustained, meaningful engagement in affirming work.

Our commitment is to create a space where both clinicians and the people they serve can experience care that is not only inclusive, but truly safe, respectful, and empowering.

WHY ME?

A collection of colorful therapy tools arranged on a smooth white tabletop: a set of pastel sticky notes with handwritten, positive affirmations like “You are enough” and “Your story matters,” a small stack of well-worn mental health workbooks, and a ceramic bowl filled with polished stones engraved with words such as “safety,” “growth,” and “pride.” In the background, slightly out of focus, a soft rainbow flag pattern is subtly integrated into a fabric wall hanging. Gentle overcast window light creates soft highlights and minimal shadows. Shot from a slightly elevated angle in photographic realism with a clean, modern aesthetic, the composition feels empowering and hopeful, reflecting an affirming, LGBTQ+ trauma-informed environment.

~Trauma-informed + affirming (not just “inclusive”)

~Created by an LGBTQ+ clinician for clinicians

~Focus on real-world application, not just theory

~Emphasis on abundance, sustainability, and clinician wellbeing

A serene group room designed for clinician consultation, featuring a circular arrangement of empty, modern chairs upholstered in soft charcoal fabric around a low, light-wood table. On the table sit a carafe of water, several clear glasses, a small tray with colorful pens, and a neat stack of training manuals titled “Trauma-Informed Practice” and “LGBTQ+ Clinical Competence.” Large windows along one wall let in diffused late-afternoon light, illuminating pale blue walls and a large indoor plant with broad green leaves. Photographic realism with a wide-angle, eye-level composition emphasizes the circle’s inclusivity and openness. The atmosphere is professional yet warm, signaling a safe, collaborative space for clinicians to grow together.

Consultation and training for clinicians seeking competence in queer and trans affirming, trauma-responsive care, including case consultation and workshops.

~Case-based learning

~Real clinical nuance

~Rupture/repair work

~What harm actually looks like in session

Testimonials

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Sarah Elkins

Sarah Elkins

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dawn provides a profoundly attuned, grounded, and enlightened approach to her work with clients. She embodies unwavering empathy, heartfelt integrity, and an exceptional expertise in complex trauma that defines the very best in this profession.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Brittany Cornine

Brittany Cornine

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dawn embraces positivity and has a trauma-focused approach. Through multiple supervisions with her, I’ve acquired a diverse range of interventions and solution-focused ideas for my sessions.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Olympia Georgeson - Relationships and Trauma

Olympia Georgeson – Relationships and Trauma

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dawn genuinely cares about you as a supervisee, not just as a pre-licensed therapist but as a human. Dawn has an innate ability at cultivating a safe space and offering personalized resource support. She also has a sharp intuition about case studies.