Mutant and Proud, An LGBT Affirmative X-Men Companion Guide by Jared Smith-Valentine
Dive Deep into X-Men Universe with an LGBT Perspective
This is an empirical literature review using LGBT affirmative therapy models, biblio-narrative therapy techniques, identity development models, and wellness models to explore the X-men Universe. It is not an officially licensed product of Marvel, Disney, or Fox Entertainment.
Jared Smith-Valentine, MSEd, LPCC-S, CST
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR, CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST
Jared Smith-Valentine is an experienced therapist who practices empirically informed, strength-based, and directive therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming and trained. They use an eclectic approach that draws from many models and adapts to work for non-neurotypical clients. Their focus is on the social model of disability and acknowledging systemic trauma. They work to find effective strategies that are depathologizing and rooted in liberating and decolonizing the practice of therapy. With a career path that has given them opportunities to work directly within their queer community, they have experience in working in an individual, systemic, and community capacity with both adult and pediatric clients.
