The squad.
(She/Her)
Hey, I am the owner of this little practice. I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas with supervisor status. My Master’s degree in Social Work helps me in my social justice oriented practice. I am LGBTQIA+ informed, anti-racist, anti-diet culture, pro-self care.
I specialize in gender and sexuality, with over 7 years experience serving my LGBTQIA+ community. I feel strongly that shared experience helps people feel safe and seen in the therapy room. Using a relational approach, I believe that majority of therapeutic healing happens with human connection. This means I show up as human with my clients. You can expect accountability as well as empathy. I engage in the therapy conversation to allow reflection of your emotions. My specialization in queer matters is combined with treatment of complex trauma, mood, and personality disorders.
I have WPATH standard training in providing gender care letters. I can facilitate navigating social transition, exploring gender and sexuality, and just general self exploration through a queer lens.
If you are navigating symptoms of a mood disorder, looking to improve your attachment style, or needing a safe place to explore gender/sexuality, I got you. My success is in cultivating a better connection with yourself that leads to the fulfillment you are looking for in your life. I work to establish a sense of safety before beginning trauma work.
Orren Baskin, LPC
(They/Them)
I enjoy working with people of all ages, especially children and adolescents providing individual, sibling, and family therapy. My approach to the therapy relationship is trauma-informed and person-centered, utilizing play therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I work with clients who are struggling to adjust to changes in their life or who are needing more support to face challenges such as divorce, blending families, adoption, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties and developmental delays in young children. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and am happy to serve gender, sexual, and relationship minorities.
Arisela Thompson, LCSW
(She/Her)
I work with young adults looking for an alternative approach to improve their mental health. An integrative and functional approach focuses on sleep, nutrition, and movement to achieve mental health goals. I use this intervention to address symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, and stress. The individuals I work with are seeking to reduce symptoms of anxiety, increase emotional regulation, and boost their mood and energy levels.
I provide a trauma informed and non judgmental space for individuals to feel safe to process. I use a strengths based approach to identify the current symptoms you would like to improve. We then explore sleep habits, nutritional habits, and movement, which we will make adjustments to as needed.
We can work together to connect mental and physical health in a way that promotes your overall well-being.
Leigha Oldham, LPC
(She/Her)
I believe healing can be deeply meaningful and beautifully human... and that sometimes laughter, curiosity, and a little whimsy belong in the therapy room right alongside the hard stuff.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are navigating relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, and the quiet (or not-so-quiet) feeling that something just isn’t working anymore. My approach is eclectic, trauma-informed, and thoughtfully integrative. I’m here to help you understand your inner world, strengthen emotional connection, and explore how relationships (past and present) shape who you are.
I approach each and every session with warmth and authenticity. I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative rather than clinical, and I value creating a safe and affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are—messy thoughts, contradictory feelings, dark humor, and all. While the healing journey can get heavy, I don’t believe it has to be joyless or rigid; in fact, I see curiosity, playfulness, and moments of authentic connection as powerful tools for growth.
With relationship dynamics, I focus on helping partners slow things down, understand emotional patterns, and reconnect in ways that feel more secure and authentic. With individuals, I support deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and the profound work of building a kinder, more embodied relationship with yourself.
Micah Barbosa, MSW Intern
(He/Him)
Hello, my name is Micah, and I’m a graduate-level social work student from Texas State University. As I begin to work with clients, I look forward to refining my skills within a queer-affirming space. As part of that, I encourage authenticity in every form and will lead sessions with nonjudgmental, open-mindedness, and curiosity.
When working with clients, I strive to create a safe space through a relational and person-centered approach where genuineness, empathy, trust and humor come to the forefront. I’m interested in using an integrative therapeutic style that blends traditional approaches with somatic mindfulness.
My goal is to help clients develop a better understanding of themselves, their relationship to society, and equip them with the skills to help them gain confidence in their life. Whether you need help with disrupting harmful thought-patterns, healing from the past, exploring your true self, or learning ways to make day to day living more enjoyable despite the weight of your struggles, I will be here to support your journey.
My ideal client is someone who is open to introspection, vulnerability and accountability. If you want to work with someone who personally understands the internal and external complexities of sexuality and gender exploration, as well as the neurodivergent mind, I’m your guy.
Max Rouch, MSW Intern
(He/They)
I’m a graduate-level social work student from Texas State University, and I am an administrative intern at Lavender Space.
I am working toward becoming a therapist, and look forward to working with trans and queer individuals, as well as couples, families and groups. I am interested in developing a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
As an administrative intern, I provide support for Lavender Space’s community events, social media presence, and a variety of administrative needs. I am working toward providing direct therapeutic support, but until then you might see me around the office or at Lavender Space family dinners.
I have been an active member of the queer community in San Marcos for the last four years, and am delighted to further my reach and impact through my internship at Lavender space.