Katie Leikam, LCSW, LISW-CP
Speaker & Trainer in Transgender Mental Health and Clinical Practice
Katie Leikam is a psychotherapist, educator, and WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Gender Specialist who provides high-impact trainings for clinicians, healthcare systems, universities, and organizations working with transgender and gender-diverse clients.
With over 12 years of clinical experience and work with more than 1,200 transgender clients, Katie brings real-world, practice-grounded insight into what actually shows up in session—and how to respond effectively.
Her work goes beyond basic affirming care, helping professionals develop the skills needed to navigate gender identity, transition, and complex clinical presentations with confidence.
She has presented at national conferences including USPATH, Gender Odyssey, and the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference.
Why Organizations Choose Katie
Most clinicians want to be affirming.
The challenge is knowing what to actually do in session.
Katie’s trainings are designed to close that gap—moving beyond theory into clear, practical, and clinically effective work.
Participants leave with:
• A deeper understanding of gender identity exploration and transition
• Practical strategies for real clinical situations
• Tools for working with neurodivergence, chronic illness, and complex systems
• Increased confidence in clinical decision-making
What Katie Brings to Your Audience
• Clear, evidence-informed education delivered in a direct, easy-to-understand style
• Interactive case examples that translate theory into practice
• Practical resources (assessment tools, templates, workflows)
• A training style that encourages engagement, discussion, and real-world application
• Flexible formats: in-person, virtual, or hybrid
Training Formats
Available for:
• Healthcare systems
• Treatment and recovery programs
• Universities and training programs
• Corporate and nonprofit organizations
CEU-eligible trainings available for licensed professionals.
Core Training Areas
Gender Identity & Clinical Practice (Primary Focus)
• Gender identity exploration and clinical decision-making
• Supporting clients across all stages of transition
• Writing letters for hormones and surgery
• Moving beyond “affirming vs. not affirming” into real clinical work
Neurodivergence & Identity
• Gender identity and autism/ADHD
• Supporting neurodivergent clients in identity exploration
• Reducing bias in assessment and clinical decision-making
Chronic Illness, Medical Trauma & Systems
• Supporting clients navigating chronic illness and pain
• Working with medical dismissal and systemic barriers
• Intersection of chronic illness and gender identity
Complex & Intersectional Clinical Work
• Integrating identity, mental health, and medical care
• Navigating co-occurring concerns (anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence)
• Supporting advocacy, pacing, and sustainable decision-making
Custom Trainings
Each training is tailored to your organization’s needs, level of experience, and clinical focus.
Book a Training or Presentation
If your team is looking for training that is practical, clinically grounded, and directly applicable, Katie offers customized presentations designed to meet your goals.
📧 katie@katieleikam.com 📱 404-948-6186