Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella O’Malley are therapists with extensive experience and refreshing perspectives on gender. In addition to consulting with thousands of families, they have worked together on several important initiatives. The three helped found GETA, an international association of therapists who aim to provide thoughtful treatments for legitimate mental health concerns, without pushing an ideological or political agenda. In addition, Stella is the founder of Genspect, an international alliance of professionals, trans people, detransitioners, parent groups and others who seek high-quality care for gender-related distress.

Together Sasha, Lisa and Stella founded Wider Lens Consulting, offering restorative retreats for parents of gender-questioning kids and young adults so that they are able to take some time to connect with other parents, nourish their minds, and soothe their souls so that they are better empowered for helping the gender expansive children in their care to flourish.

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