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2026 Sexuality Symposium - Building Trans Lifelines: Communities in ActionFeaturing Keynote Speaker Jamie Joy
Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:30am - 4:30pm ET Live on Zoom | 6 CEs (pending approvals) Target Audience: Psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, nurses, counselors, educators, etc. About the Symposium: Whether your work is individual, relational or family centered, all clinicians need to establish a level of competency in working with gender non-conforming/trans populations and have an understanding of the unique issues facing these populations. This conference will create a space for those who work directly or indirectly with the folx of all genders to ask curious questions in a non-judgmental environment that supports clinicians at all levels of experience. Registration Fees:NEAFAST or PPC Member: $150 Non-Member: $175 Student: $20 Half of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Trans Lifeline. Conference Schedule:8:30 am - 9:00 am: Welcome
9:00 am - 9:15 am: Trans Lifeline Representative
9:15 am - 10:45 am: Morning Breakout Session
10:45 am - 11:00 am: Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Keynote Presentation by Jamie Joy - "The Future of Sex is Trans: A Call to Action"
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Break (Lunch)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Afternoon Breakout Session
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Presenter Panel
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm: Salutations and Evaluations
Presenter Bios:Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community organizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to sex and sexuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult sex shops, national conferences, BDSM dungeons, non-profits, community organizations and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play.
Jillian Celentano, LMSW, (she/her) is a transgender clinician, educator, and public speaker specializing in gender-affirming care across the lifespan. She brings both professional and lived expertise to her work with trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Jillian has worked in academic and community settings, including involvement with the Yale Gender Program, and is the author of Transitioning Later in Life: A Personal Guide. She is dedicated to advocacy, education, and ethical care for the gender-diverse community.
Rachel Doyle, PhD, (she/they) is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Aspen Psychological Center. She specializes in working with queer, trans, and neurodivergent children, adolescents, and families. Her work focuses on cultivating resilience and advocacy among transgender youth, their families, and the providers who support them. Dr. Doyle has worked in academic medical settings and private practice and is committed to supporting trans and gender-diverse clinicians in showing up fully while maintaining ethical and professional integrity.
Nikita Fernandes (she/her) is a certified sex therapist and psychotherapist located in New York City. She lives at the intersections of various identities such as being an immigrant, south asian, queer, neurodivergent and poly. Nikita navigates the sex positive scene as a sexual health educator as well as a fellow human being. Her work lies in empowering people with marginalised identities to cultivate mindful relationships with their sexuality. Nikita has worked with multiple kinky individuals and poly couples in New York City and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, GQ, and Huff post.
Sarah Gilbert, LCSW, (she/her) is a seasoned therapist and the founder of Transitions Therapy LLC located in CT. In both therapy and her trainings, Sarah creates spaces where people can learn and unlearn without shame. She blends clinical expertise with compassion, humor, and a healthy dose of irreverence. Known for making complex conversations human and engaging, Sarah equips clinicians and communities to move beyond “do no harm” toward truly affirming, empowering care.
Syd LaBonte (they/them/él) is a clinical social worker based in Providence, RI. With over six years of experience working with trans and gender diverse children, adolescents, and families across community-based, hospital-based, and outpatient settings, Syd brings a wealth of expertise. They hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College, specializing in trans and gender-diverse youth as well as attachment based family therapy. As a member of the queer community, they frequently participate in community pride & advocacy events. They deeply enjoy clinical social work and the social justice opportunities it brings with it.
DuEwa "Kaya" Spicer, LCSW, CST, (they/she) is a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist specializing in relational therapy, erotic agency, and working with gender-diverse, non-monogamous, and erotically diverse clients. Kaya’s work integrates trauma-informed, relational, and pleasure-centered frameworks to support ethical, affirming care across identity and relationship structures. They have presented nationally for clinicians on topics including erotic agency, sexual health, relational rupture and repair, and therapist self-awareness. Kaya is known for translating complex clinical concepts into accessible, practical tools that support both client autonomy and clinician confidence.
Lowell VanBiene, LCSW, (they/he) is a Black, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, non-binary therapist working with adults, couples, and polycules. Lowell works with clients on a variety of topics, but special interests include: Transition stages in Poly/ENM; shame regarding sex/kink; impacts of disability on relationships; and gender exploration. They approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural lens and frequently incorporate IFS to frame the work. Lowell prioritizes working with communities with whom they share personal connection, including: LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, SW, SA/DV survivors, neurodivergent, chronically ill & disabled.
Become a NEAFAST Member here! Register HerePOLICY DISCLOSURES & PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONSThis activity certified by the New England Association for Family and Systemic Therapy (NEAFAST) on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions for LMFT professional continuing education. This activity is approved for continuing education credit for Massachusetts LMHCs through NBCC. Application has been made for continuing education credit for Massachusetts LCSW/LICSWs through NASW-MA. This activity is approved for continuing education credit for American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) This activity is approved for continuing education credit for psychologists through American Psychological Association (APA) Please note: It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state. Attendance Policy: All participants seeking continuing education credit must attend the entire program. NEAFAST may, in cases of medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, offer partial credit if 80% of the overall credit hours were completed. Please speak to the instructor/facilitator as soon as possible about this if necessary. Those attending as a free member benefit should still plan to attend all meetings to optimize learning and cohesion for all group members. Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds. It is the participant's responsibility to plan to attend the entire event. |
