Relational Psychology Group, Inc.

04/23/2026

I’m inviting you to join us in sustaining something that has never been more essential: accessible, affirming mental health care for LGBTQI2SA+ communities.

Since our founding in 2016, our mission has been clear—to provide excellent, affirming care to Q***r and Trans folx while working toward broader systemic change. We’ve built a team grounded in shared values: increasing access to quality care, empowering clients and communities, and making mental health services understandable, inclusive, and affirming.

A cornerstone of this work has been our commitment to accessibility. We developed a Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) model for uninsured clients and a Deductible Payment Plan (DPP) for those whose insurance coverage still creates financial barriers. These models are not just payment options—they are lifelines. They allow individuals who might otherwise go without care to access clinicians who understand their identities, relationships, and lived experiences.

Right now, the need for these services is growing at a pace we have never seen before. At the same time, Q***r and Trans communities are facing increasing social, political, and structural challenges that directly impact mental health and well-being. In this climate, affirming care is not a luxury—it is critical.

The PWYC model is especially crucial at this moment. It ensures that care remains accessible regardless of income, employment status, or insurance limitations. It reduces barriers, builds trust, and allows individuals to seek support before crises escalate. But sustaining this model requires resources, and the increasing demand has placed a significant strain on our organization.

We are asking for your support to help us continue this work. If our mission aligns with your values, we inviteyou to contribute in whatever way you can!

Every donation directly supports access to care for those who need it most.

You can donate here thru the link in our bio or the QR code above.

We also welcome opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and continue building a network of care among organizations committed to equity and inclusion.

Thank you for the work you do & for supporting ours!

~Rachael

04/23/2026

This evening, Drs. Rachael Sytsma-Ramos & Myk Merrill attended the Jane Elementary School PTA's "Healthy Minds" event.

The event featured a brief presentation by Dr. Sytsma-Ramos & Jane Stenson's School Psychologist, Mr. Matariyeh about the importance of mental wellness and social-emotional learning at home and in our communities.

Parents learned about the ways they can foster positive mental health practices at home and the students got to practice some skills and build their own "self-care bags" at the community resource fair.

Other organizations in attendance included Weber Center, and more!

Community partnership is an important part of our mission at Relational Psychology Group and we love giving back to those we serve.

❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

04/20/2026

Thank you to those who have shared our story and donated to our cause! Your support during these trying times means the world to us at RPG!

I wanted to provide more information about our PWYC model and why it is so important to our mission at Relational Psychology Group.

Colonial histories have shaped the mental health field, often imposing Western frameworks that pathologize non-Western ways of being and perpetuate systemic inequities. Decolonizing therapeutic practices involves honoring cultural knowledge, centering community voices, and creating accessible, flexible approaches to care. A Pay What You Can model aligns with this vision by reducing financial barriers, fostering equity, and reclaiming mental health support as a shared, community-centered resource rather than a privilege.

Our PYWC model allows clients in need to name their price for therapy, based on their financial situation, using an honor system. No questions asked!

We re-evaluate these agreements regularly to provide as much care to our communities as humanly possible. When one person moves up in price, another can be served in a lower tier.

Marginalized communities are in extreme need right now, and as marginalized people ourselves, the team at RPG understands the importance of being able to provide this level of care to those without the means to pay for therapy at full fee.

We want to continue to support our current clients on a PWYC plan and grow this program as needed. Your support allows us to do just that!

So if you have the means, believe in the value of therapy, and want to support q***r and trans folx's access to quality mental health providers, please donate today! Every little bit helps.

04/18/2026

You're support means the 🌎 to us!

If you cannot financially support, please spread the word!

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04/17/2026

Relational Psychology Group, Inc. was founded in 2016 with a simple mission in mind: to provide excellent care to Q***r folx!

Specializing in working with LGBTQI2SA+ clients, communities, and relationships, a beautiful team was built around our shared values and mission-driven work. Our goals have been and continue to be:

* To make quality mental health care accessible and oriented to the clients we work with.

* To promote political change through our clinical and advocacy work.

* To help our clients and communities feel empowered to make change and find health

* To make accessing mental health care easy to understand and empowering.

With these values in mind, we have long offered accessible payment structures for our in-need community members. We built a Pay-What-You-Can model for those without insurance and a Deductible Payment Plan for those with insurance but with coverage that created a burden to accessing quality mental health care with competent and caring clinicians.

However, the need for these services has increased dramatically, and it has taken a toll on our agency as a whole. In order to keep our agency running, we need your help!

If you believe in our mission, please consider donating today. Your donation will help us offset the cost of offering PWYC and DPP for our in-need clients, keep the lights on, and support our clinicians who are dedicated to continuing offering Q***r-Affirming care during a time where Q***r and Trans folx are under attack.

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01/09/2026

We're also not ok. But we are here with you.

12/12/2025

Thank you to the for supporting our fight for student debt cancellation for ALL!

Predatory schools took advantage of so many students who just wanted to better their lives and their communities. We wanted to be psychologists, counselors, educators, business owners, and more. Many of us couldn't achieve those goals because the cost was too high. For those of us lucky enough to graduate and use our degrees, we're saddled with insurmountable debt that we'll never be able to pay off.

This needs to end now!

12/10/2025

There are very few reasons I willingly wake up before 7am.

One of those reasons is to go fight the Student Loan crisis.

Flying out today to attend the Sweet vs McMahon hearing tomorrow morning at 8 am. I am so proud of the work my team continues to do on this mission and I'm so grateful that I get to do this work too.

As student debtors, we've sacrificed so much already to try and improve our lives, our situation, our world. Many of us gave up on other future dreams because we pursued education first and got saddled with unbearable debt.

Tomorrow we fight for ALL student borrowers and for student loan cancellation for everyone! Follow our journey at https://borroweroffense.org/travel-to-sweet-2025

12/03/2025

It's today!

If you are a student borrower who was scammed by your school and the federal government, I want to help and represent you at the Sweet vs. McMahon hearing in San Francisco on December 11th. I'm taking time off of work, traveling and waking my ass up at 5 am ( PST) to go to court.

If you can help in any small way, I would greatly appreciate it. 6 members of our Borrower Offense group are going, all on our own dime, because this matters too much!

Help me fight for you!

07/24/2025

Amiright?

Btw... we can help with that!

06/29/2025

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

No matter how you're engaging with Pride this year, remember you're engaging in resistance. Whether it's with rest, dancing, creating art, connecting with community, or experiencing joy.

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth!

Did you know South Dakota was the last state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday in 2022? And that it wasn't an official Federall holiday until 2021?

I didn't!