I have been offering training on LGBTQI inclusion within schools and healthcare settings since 1997. While I began as a peer educator, I have integrated my experiences as a Psychologist to broaden curriculum, reach different participants, and incorporate principles of universal design for an accessible and lively learning experience.

Teaching Philosophy

As a Licensed Psychologist, my mission is to build safer and more inclusive environments by training and consulting with healthcare professionals, employers, parents and educators about gender diversity. Trainings are developed with the intent of creating a cooperative, transparent, and energetic learning environment. I believe that effective teaching can unravel preconceived notions of gender by empowering participants to relate to gender non-conforming individuals and their families with empathy, affirmation, and respect.  As a former college Professor, I am experienced and comfortable with setting an open and cooperative tone in a classroom. I do not feel limited when teaching online and use a variety of applications to enhance participant engagement.  My learning events are highly experiential.  In addition to my knowledge of transgender health, I also am continuously learning best teaching practices and I am dedicated to cultivating culturally relevant and socially conscious pedagogy.

The following venues and agencies have received training from Dr. Goldenberg:

  • North Thurston County School District

  • Nova School

  • Planned Parenthood

  • Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

  • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

  • University of Washington Department of Education

  • National Association of Social Workers

  • Washington State Psychological Association

  • Capital Region Educational District Services

  • Bethel School District

  • St. Martin’s University

  • University of Washington School of Psychiatry

  • Group Health

  • goodtherapy.org (webinar)

  • Kitsap Mental Health Services

  • Columbia Valley Community Health Center

  • Senior Services for South Sound

  • Evergreen State College

  • Olympia Pediatrics

  • Seattle Children’s Hospital

  • Introduction to Working with Transgender Clients (Available as 4 hours or 6 hours)

    This training is designed to increase the ability of health and mental health care providers to provide culturally competent care to their transgender and gender non-conforming patients. Through a series of interactive activities, participants will:

    Master introduction of basic terminology and appropriate application of transgender inclusive language

    Learn to assess for gender dysphoria and the variety of treatment options available

    Identify the primary diagnosis for patients presenting with co-morbidities

    Learn evidence-based approaches for effective work with families of gender nonconforming children

    Understand the role of transphobia plays in the lives of gender non-conforming individuals and their families

  • Introduction to Gender Identity (Available as 1.5 or 3 hours)

    This interactive learning experience is focused on gender identity, gender roles, and transgender identity. Through a series of interactive activities, participants will:

    Recognize the role gender identity and gender stereotypes play in self perception, bias, and trans-discrimination

    Understand the concept of transgender identity

    Apply skills that enhance positive support of transgender people

  • Pride at Our School: Integrating Gender Inclusive Education (Available as 3 hours)

    This lively workshop can be suited for academic staff in K-12 settings. Using the latest research on how to improve academic success for transgender students, participants will:

    Discuss gender identity from a developmental lens

    Explore state and local laws which pertain to transgender students rights

    Review how school staff can best work with families of transgender student

  • Bridging the Gap: Methods for Mental Health Professionals to Provide Medical Documentation for Gender Transition (Available as 3 hours)

    This training is designed for mental health providers who wish to enhance their ability to support transgender clients. Medical gender transition is defined as any semi-permanent or permanent change to the body that is directly linked to the experience of being a transgender person. This workshop is advanced in content and we recommend completing our Introduction to Gender Identity as a pre-requisite. Through didactics, small group exercises, and case examples, participants will:

    Become familiar with the two most commonly used approaches to documentation of gender transition

    Articulate how the two models of documentation are most appropriately utilized

    Understand the current role of the health insurance industry as a major factor in transgender health disparities

    Learn what medical treatments are available for transgender people

  • Training for organizations:

    $1000/60 minutes which includes:

    Each hour of live presentation

    Pre-contract negotiation

    Research and design of the training

    Agency self-evaluation with analysis

    Collection and analysis of training evaluations

    One hour of consultation post training

  • Organizational consultation areas of focus:

    Fee request: $300/60 minutes

    Strategic Planning

    Starting and sustaining a private practice

    Transformational leadership development

    Professional development

    Inclusive policy and process review

    Increasing staff engagement and retention

    Reflections on work culture

    Trauma-informed approach integration

  • Not seeing what you need here? Contact for more information.

    drmattgoldenberg@gmail.com

Testimonials

  • "Current, clinical and comprehensive! Addressed many different aspects of mental health care and deepened my learning"

    Clare B, LICSW

  • "Take this training even if you don't think you will work with transgender folks ( you may be already) and it will make you a better human."

    Karen Kirsch, Somatic Therapist

  • "This training was pure gold. My mind was blown with almost constant insights, learnings, light bulb moments; from transgender & gender diverse evidence-based science, material conditions of trans people's lives, intersectionality with race, class, and other lived experience, to clinical wisdom and direction, emotionally and viscerally impactful information and materials, and personalized support. Matt was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE!"

    Alexandra G, LMHC

  • "Fantastic training! Excited to put ideas into practice!"

    Rusty B, LMHC

  • "I attended one of the trainings, and it was wonderful! This provider is a very skilled provider who also has a heart and passion for his work. The training gave me practical skills to take back as well as helped with the continued self-exploring that is needed to grow. I would highly recommend this training!

    Raelean Hendrickson, Kaiser Permanente Social Worker

  • "Today, I was given permission to not have all the answers for gender affirming mental health care. I was given permission to communicate what I need as a social worker to write the 'letter'. I was validated for being in an incredible profession as a social worker and in a state that is inclusive."

    Lisa Smith, LICSW

  • "Matt's training ins one of the best trainings I've been to. The information continues to help me work with patients everyday."

    Andrea Donovan-Dupont, LICSW, Members services at Premera Blue Cross

  • "I really appreciated how attentive to the audience Matt is. He read the room right away and worked hard to get a true sense of what would be beneficial. Matt is so positive- he had us laughing and doing cool activities that made the lessons much more memorable."

    Emily H, LMHC

  • "Even as a trained clinician who works exclusively in trans communities, I walked away from this training with a greater depth of knowledge and confidence in my work as an advocate and mental health provider."

    Sean Seyer, LMHC

  • "Matt has such a depth and breadth of knowledge on the subject! There was not a question he could not answer therefore we were able to explore the topic in depth. The experiential exercise helped to test an understanding and integration of new material into a current clinical toolkit."

    Christina Mullen, LICSW

  • "The training was incredibly helpful and one that is much needed for therapists. I learned about the different treatment options and how to best support transgender clients. Matt is knowledgeable and provided a warm and supportive learning environment."

    Siobhan Budwey, PhD,

  • "My students are future administrators work now understand how to more effectively work with LGBTQI kids and their families. The workshop was interesting and engaging! I definitely want to have Matt back!

    Kathleen Beaudoin, Associate Professor of Education, University of Washington Tacoma