Dr. Brenda Dorsch

Biography

Brenda Dorsch is a lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, with a focus on clinical mental health counseling. She holds a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Loyola University Maryland, specializing in Pastoral Counseling. Her dissertation focused on Transgender Women and Spiritual Resilience, and she remains an active advocate for transgender communities. With over 12 years of experience in private practice, Brenda specializes in gender affirming therapy and has a substantial clinical background, including a decade in substance use treatment and years working with children, youth, and adults. Dorsch has presented at various regional and national conferences on topics related to LGBTQIA+ issues and spiritual integration in counseling. She is a member of several professional organizations including the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC). She also serves as the President of the Board of SAIGE-MD and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).

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