Alternative Access

04/17/2026

I've been in a training program for the last few weeks that is heavily prompting the use of AI driven tools, without discussing any of the possible risks.

If you have used or tried AI, you are fully aware of it's benefits. The most practical application of AI is as an accessibility tool.
A value of this practice as been informed consent, so I attached a link to some of the risks in AI usage.

Data Centers are large facilities containing computer servers used for data storage, data analytics, generative AI, and streaming services. Data centers represent health risks for their neighbors. These risks are especially high from hyperscale data centers powered by fossil fuels, such as those pro...

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Similar to Pineapple Support, The Loveland Foundation supports the community through Loveland Therapy Fund.

"With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals seeking therapy nationally."

Please read up on the work they are doing, and share this resource with those that would benefit from it.

With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals seeking therapy nationally.

01/20/2026

The world needs a little more awareness of the beautiful work that is being done both locally and globally. I am going to start posting more resources as I recommend them to others.

I want to start off with Pineapple Support. This is an organization that has a long waitlist globally, but they continue to prioritize the care and needs of their community in an affirming way. They are putting in countless hours trying to build free and discounted support groups and webinars, that are accessible for those waiting to get into individual therapy. Please learn more about how you can support or refer to them as a resource.

"Pineapple Support a nonprofit dedicated to making mental health care accessible for every person working in the online adult industry. From individual therapy and support groups to education and one-to-one emotional care, our global team of Sworker-friendly professionals is here to listen, to help, and to remind you that you are not alone."

We are Pineapple Support a nonprofit dedicated to making mental health care accessible for every person working in the online adult industry. From individual therapy and support groups to education and one-to-one emotional care, our global team of s*x-worker-friendly professionals is here to listen,...

01/09/2026

12/15/2025

There is another Therapist in St. Louis offering a Crafting Support Group. I wanted to share in case anyone would benefit from this resource.

Website: https://www.willettcounseling.com/about-wendy

Phone number: (314) 643-8071
Email: wendy@willettcounseling.com

12/04/2025

Typically, I spend most of my time interviewing with Graduate students for research and trying to help the next generation find their path way within the mental health field. Last month was the first time doing a public interview on my practice, and I thrilled to see that the interview with is now live.

The interview talks about my background, the development of my practice, and why I serve the populations that I do.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Studer. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started? As a Chicago-land transplant, I grew up with immediate access to a much larger city and […]

11/24/2025

TLDR: Surveys are asking for volunteers' feedback on disability access.

I am working on further continuing education, CE, trainings within the disability series now that my training on Americans' with Disability Act, ADA, and employment is complete (link in comments).

I will continually be updating the surveys on this website to reflect the different projects that I am working on, however these two on ADA and education and ADA and community access are the next ones that I am tackling and I would like it to be more representative of community thoughts and feelings.

The website, WIX is not always accessible for screen readers. If anyone who is Blind or has low vision is interested in filling out the survey they can email me for a more accessible copy:
Info@alterantiveaccesscounseling.com

I am creating various community surveys designed to gather insightful data, allowing voices to be heard on critical issues affecting marginalized communities in meaningful ways.  By completing this survey, you are providing your consent for your responses to be used for educational and training pur...

11/14/2025

Congratulations to everyone presenting at the FIRST Annual Autistic Clinical Insights Conference starting today!

https://www.autisticclinicalinsights.com/

Join us for the FIRST ANNUAL Autistic Clinical Insights Virtual Conference happening November 14th-16th, 2025

11/14/2025

Free Community Conference that you may want to look into and share!

11/12/2025

I have been educating in the community for at least the last decade and with other professionals to provide CE's, continuing education, but this was the first time I have completed a presentation, both for sale and for mental health providers, independently.

It has been wonderful working with Neuropebble throughout this process, and look forward to working on the rest of the trainings that I am working on in this series.

Additionally, thank you Distaaybled for allowing me to use one of your videos for representation in the training.

https://neuropebble.learnworlds.com/course/ada-employment

11/03/2025

"Mercy Neighborhood Ministry Resources:

When people are struggling to make ends meet, they may have one overwhelming need. But most often, they need multiple types of assistance at once. Mercy Neighborhood Ministry provides the resources below to help agency workers when referring clients to seek additional help.

There are many resources available throughout the St. Louis area, but coordinating and accessing these services can be difficult if agencies do not know what services are in their area."

When people are struggling to make ends meet, they may have one overwhelming need. But most often, they need multiple types of assistance at once. Mercy Neighborhood Ministry provides the resources below to help agency workers when referring clients to seek additional help.