GUSS K., MS, LPC (he/HIM/HIS)
Director
Guss has lived in Denver since 2013 after leaving Oklahoma, where he attended the University of Oklahoma, studying philosophy and psychology. He is finishing a master’s in clinical mental health counseling, with plans to obtain a Ph.D. in psychology. While Guss has worked with many populations, he is most passionate about working with gender-variant individuals. He enjoys reading, napping with his cats, and cooking for loved ones.
ERIN L., ma, LPCc (they/them)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Erin received a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in gender and women’s studies at Union College in Schenectady, New York. They moved to Denver to attend the University of Denver’s master’s program in counseling psychology. Identifying as a queer, femme, agender person and having many loved ones who identify as queer, trans, and gender-expansive, they are passionate about providing affirming therapy to the LGBTQI+ community. They enjoy hiking, playing rugby, arts and crafts, and spending time with their partner, dog, and a rotating cast of pet mice.
Emily K., LsW (They/Them)
Behavioral Health specialist
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Emily completed their bachelor’s degree in psychology and history at Oberlin College. They received their MA in social work from the University of Denver. Emily has experience with harm reduction techniques, and has worked with the queer community, individuals who inject drugs, and those experiencing mental health crises and suicidal thoughts. Emily enjoys spending time with their partner exploring Colorado’s many hot springs, hanging out with their dog and two cats, and caring for their house plants.
Alex H., (xe/xem, he/him)
Peer Support Specialist
Alex (xe/xem, he/him) is from New York and got xyrs BS from the University of Michigan and MPH from Boston University before moving to Denver. He is passionate about using his lived experience with mental health and suicidal ideation, substance use, and exploring gender identity to help those working through their own struggles. Alex identifies as Demigender and Pansexual. Alex loves skiing and snowboarding, going to the movies, kayaking, discovering new music, hiking, hockey and baseball, and spending time with friends and family.
Melissa G., msw, (they/them)
Harm Reduction Case Manager
Melissa came to Denver from Michigan with a (several year) pitstop in Vermont. They earned their BA from University of Michigan and their MSW from University of Denver. They use their experiences working in victim’s advocacy, queer youth advocacy, and on food and housing security to inform their social work practice. Melissa identifies as queer and non-binary and is grateful to be able to provide support to and build affirming spaces for their community.
Max t., msw, SWC (he/him)
Youth behavioral health specialist
Max interned at the Transgender Center of the Rockies and then was hired as a youth behavioral health specialist after receiving his MSW from the University of Denver. He is currently a clinical social work candidate. He identifies as a trans, queer, disabled man and has lived experience navigating the behavioral health and physical healthcare system. These experiences inform his therapeutic practice, addressing the various stigmas of mental health decline and diagnoses. Max is proud to work with the youth in his community.
Zyan R., ma, lpcc (They/he/it)
Behavioral Health Specialist
Originally from Maryland, Zyan received their MA from the University of Denver’s international disaster psychology program that uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions to help individuals live according to their values to improve their quality of life. Zyan’s queer identities include genderqueer, transgender, demisexual, grey-romantic, and pansexual. When he is not working, Zyan enjoys reading, writing, and watching television and films, particularly horror and crime.
Henry S., (he/him)
Peer Support Specialist
Henry Seaton (he/him) is a peer recovery specialist at the Transgender Center of the Rockies. He’s been in recovery from substance abuse since 2020, and enjoys working with clients on coping skills, strengths finding, and finding community. Henry moved to Denver from Nashville, Tennessee in 2017 to attend the University of Denver, where he received his bachelor's degree in political science in March of 2021. After moving back to Nashville and a short stint in Valdez, Alaska, Henry’s excited to be back in the Denver area serving the trans and nonbinary community and using his experience in recovery to provide strength and hope to others. Outside of work, Henry enjoys climbing, reading, art, and being outdoors!