Pride 2025: A Discussion on Gender Affirming Care
Episode 185
June 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
In this 2025 Pride episode, we explore the critical importance of gender-affirming care. Nicholette is joined by Melanie Falls, Han Wetmore, and Dr. Shain Miller—three experts deeply involved in supporting LGBTQ+ communities. Together, they discuss the clinical realities of gender dysphoria, and the vital role of family and community in affirming trans youth. The conversation highlights the resilience of transgender individuals, the mental health implications of restricted care, and practical steps clinicians and allies can take to offer support. Resources like PFLAG, and local LGBT centers are also shared for those seeking guidance.
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EPISODE 185 /
June 20, 2025
with Melanie Falls, MSW, LISW-S
with Melanie Falls, MSW, LISW-S
MEET THE GUEST
Melanie Falls, MSW, LISW-S
Melanie Falls is an LISW-S and LICDC-CS who has been practicing since 1995. She graduated from KSU’s Honors College and Case Western Reserve University with a Master’s in Social Science Administration. Her track was clinical with a focus on working with Adolescents, Adults and Families.
Melanie believes in starting with where the individual client is and understanding what has influenced them including the family and systems in which they exist. She believes in using an eclectic approach individualized to each client. She is trained in Mind Body techniques, Meditation, Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, Couple and Family Therapy and Chemical Dependency treatment approaches. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, LGBTQIA populations, couples and families.
In her spare time Melanie volunteers for the Human Rights Campaign working with marginalized populations. She is passionate about books, travel, health/wellness and fashion. She spends her spare time with her partner, four children and eight grandchildren
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