“In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.” —Audre Lorde

Gus Raymond, tLMHC, CADC, NCC

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Centered on Justice. Grounded in Experience.

​My work is person-centered, strength-based, and rooted in a deep social justice framework. As a multiracial transgender man, I bring both lived and academic experience to my practice—tools I use every day to support and advocate for LGBTQIA2S+, immigrant, refugee, and migrant communities.

Oppression and discrimination are not theoretical concepts to me—they are part of my story. These experiences shape how I listen, teach, consult, and create space for healing and growth.

​Credentials & Experience

I’m a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University in Chicago, and a BA in Clinical Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.

Before entering the field professionally, I worked as a peer recovery coach in the family treatment court system.

​Since then, my second-career journey has included:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
  
• Mental Health Associate Therapist
  
• Director of Prevention & Intervention for a rural, multicultural school district
  
• Private practice therapist specializing in co-occurring services
  
• Current PhD student in Sociology at the University of Iowa

Leadership & Service

I am actively engaged in advancing ethics, equity, and inclusion in mental health and substance use care. I proudly serve on the following boards and committees:

• NALGAP – Board Member
• NBCC Foundation MFP Advisory Council – Member
• GLSEN Educator Advisory Council – Member
• University of Iowa Equity in Health Science and Practice – Community Advisory Board
• NAADAC – LGBTQIA2S+ Practice Standards & JEDI Committee, Co-Chair
• NAADAC Iowa Affiliate – President
• ACA & SAIGE – Transgender Practice Standards Revision Committee

Past service includes leadership with One Iowa Action, Trans Lifeline, and the BV County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

pROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

NALGAP    NAADAC   ACA   SAIGE   NBCC   NBCCF ASA
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