Meet Mx. Tuesday Feral
Mx. Tuesday Feral (they/them)- coach, consultant, counselor, and educator.
Tuesday Feral is an educator, coach, consultant, and therapist in Western North Carolina. From serving as the support programs director of a local non-profit for ten years, offering sexual health and gender exploration support as a coach, to working as a licensed counselor and sex therapist, Tuesday has been directly supporting trans and nonbinary folks, their families, and people of all genders in North Carolina since 2008.
With a unique, neurodivergence inclusive, trauma informed, kink and CNM aware perspective, Tuesday also finds great fulfillment in teaching workshops and courses as well as providing consultation to individuals and groups who want to better support nonbinary and trans people in their work and their lives. A background in expressive arts, somatics, and sexual health gives Tuesday a unique perspective to their coaching, consulting, counseling, and teaching. They find great joy and fulfillment in connecting with individuals and groups, and reach a wide audience with their vibrant energy, interactive approach, and humor.
Tuesday lives with their beloved feline companion in a small cabin surrounded by delightfully overgrown gardens, and in their free time they can be found gazing at the moon lovingly, tending their gardens and plants (and trying to outwit the resident groundhog to no avail), engaging in creative endeavors, learning more new and interesting things, and connecting with loved ones.
Recent Conference Presentations
2022: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Transgender and Nonbinary Clients
2022: Trans and Nonbinary Affirming Care Practices
2021: Let's Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
ACA 2021 Conference: The Integration of SUD EBP Counseling Applied to the Transgender Population
2019: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Transgender Counseling Clients
2019: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Transgender Counseling Clients
2018: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Oppressed Populations
2018: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Transgender Counseling Clients
2017: Using Evidence-Based Practices with Oppressed Populations
Education, Certifications, Training, Relevant Experience, Community Involvement, Presentations and Publications
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Eating Disorders and Diet Culture: Inclusive Care for Trans Communities (2.5 credit hours). Sand Chang presented via The Affirmative Couch, completed 8/2022
Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate (60 hour training). Karine Bell, Dr. Maureen Gallagher, and Dr. Scott Lyons at The Embody Lab, completed 6/2022
Eating Disorder Treatment of Transgender Individuals (1 credit hour). Center for Discovery, completed 6/2022
Refining Relational Attunement (1 hour course). Dianne Poole Heller, completed 4/2022
Finding Solid Ground Challenge (4 hour training). Cat Matlock, completed 3/2022
Panel Discussion on Disordered Eating Within Transgender Populations – Webinar (1 hour panel). Center of Excellence LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity, completed 3/2022
Mindfulness Compassion Workshop (7 hour workshop). Alex Howard, completed 2/2022
Ethics And Boundary Issues (5 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2020 and 9/2021
Psychopharmacology: A Comprehensive Review (6 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2021
Infusing Creativity in Your Counseling: Speed-Dating Style (.75 credit hours). Rob McKinney, Keziah L. Mayers, Cassidy Boyle, Brennan Champagne, Miranda Lewis at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Trauma and Polyvagal Theory: Neuroscience Updates for Professional Counselors (1 credit hour). Lisa Lopez Levers, Shannon Hodges at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
PTSD in the Family: Neurobiological Changes Across the Family (1 credit hour). Edward Franc Hudspeth, Justina Wong at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Childhood Emotional Abuse: Recognizing Factors That Promote Maladaptive Coping (1 credit hour). Justin Watts, Michael Sean Leeman, Joshua Castleberry at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
EMDR for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence (1 credit hour). Jill Schwarz, Ariel Barter, Brandon Isaacson at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Drugs of Choice and Targets of Change: Addressing the Intention of Addiction (1 credit hour). Kylie Rogalla-Hafley at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Clinical Techniques for Managing Suicidal Clients (1 credit hour). Darcy Haag Granello, Paul Frances Granello at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Mindfulness for Counselors: Pragmatic Recommendations for Developing Therapeutic Relationships (1 credit hour). David A. Johnson at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy With Addiction and Recovery (1 credit hour). Stephanie Maccombs, Christine Suniti Bhat at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Trauma Competency: The Intersection of Cumulative Trauma With Cultural Competency (1 credit hour). Kelley Holladay at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Understanding How to Work With Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Violence (.75 credit hours). Jessica Tyler, Rachael Estes at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Using the Neuroscience Idea of Flow State With Multiculturalism to Increase Wellness (1 credit hour). Isaac Burt, Tiphanie Gonzalez at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Words That Heal: Exploring Race-Based Trauma Treatment and Training Methods (.5 credit hours). Viola May, Sarah Fucillo at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Empowering Clients With Chronic Pain: Practical Interventions to Promote Wellness (.75 credit hours).Arielle Webb, Norina Haefelin at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Psychedelic-Assisted Counseling: A New Paradigm (1 credit hour). Rick Gressard at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Complicated Grief: Treatment Stories and Experiential Exercises (1 credit hour). Mark Tichon, Ryan Boddy, Salimah Kemp at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Coping Skills for a Stressful World: The Use of Out-of-Session Activities to Promote Healing (1 credit hour). Michelle Muratori, Robert L. Haynes at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Meeting Them Where They Are: Using Stages of Change in Antibias Education (1 credit hour). Lauren Shure, Tanya L. Johnson at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Attachment Theory: A Guiding Light to Addiction Recovery Within Couples and Families (.5 credit hours). Everette Coffman, Gelawdiyos M. Haile at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Is There a Book Within You to Be Written? (1 credit hour). Gerald Corey, Jude Austin, II, Julius A. Austin, Kellie Kirksey, Patrice Moulton, Michelle Muratori, George Williams, Robert E. Wubbolding at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Approaches in the Treatment of Eating Disorders (1 credit hour). Laura Choate at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Broaching Values Conflicts as Leaders: Difficult Conversations (1 credit hour). Elizabeth O'Brien at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Neurocounseling for Resilience (.75 credit hours). Eraina Schauss at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology: The Brain and Human Relationships (1 credit hour). Paulina Flasch at American Counseling Association National Conference, completed 5/2021
Group Peer Support-GPS Facilitator Training (20 hour training). Completed 4/2021
An Introduction to Eating Disorders (1 hour training). Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders, completed 3/2021
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Learning and Attention (2 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 10/2020
The Marriage Meeting Program: A Strength Based Approach for Successful Relationships (2 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 10/2020
Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services (2 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 10/2020
Healing from Codependency: A Journey Home to the Self (3 credit hours). Shannon South, completed 10/2020
Trauma Awareness (2 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 10/2020
Trauma Screening and Assessment (1 credit hour). Ce4Less, completed 10/2020
Healing from Sexual Trauma: A Psycho-Spiritual Approach (3 credit hours). Shannon South, completed 9/2020
Intimate Partner Violence (9 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2020
Understanding the Impact of Trauma (2 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2020
Women And Bipolar Spectrum Disorders (4 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2020
School Refusal Behavior: Children Who Can't or Won't Go To School (4 credit hours). Ce4Less, completed 9/2020
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (3 credit hours). 1st at Blue Ridge, Inc., Papillon DeBoer, completed 8/2020
Treating Anxiety & Depression (3 credit hours). 1st at Blue Ridge, Inc., Papillon DeBoer, completed 8/2020 -
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Appalachian State University
Graduated 2017Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration
Systemic Multicultural Counseling CertificateMember of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society; 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- University of North Carolina at Asheville
Graduated 2014
Member of Psi Chi Honor Society
Distinction in Psychology; 3.9 GPA
Associate of Arts in Studio Art- Santa Fe Community College (now Santa Fe College)
Graduated 2004
CERTIFICATION
Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate- The Embody Lab
60 hour certification, completed 6/2022
Massage and Hydrotherapy Certification- Florida School of Massage
705 hour certification, completed 3/2003 -
FERAL RESILIENCY- An independent coaching, consulting, and educational practice.
July 2021 – Present
- 1:1 supportive coaching for individuals exploring a gender transition, supporting a trans loved one, or navigating a recovery lifestyle
- Offering professional consultation with clinicians , educators, and others supporting nonbinary and transgender individuals
- Teaching courses and providing training to schools, medical and behavioral providers, and more
FULL CIRCLE COMMUNITY WELLNESS- A small, group practice offering integrative wellness care.
June 2017- PresentLicensed Professional Counselor Associate: March 2018 – Present
Working as a licensed counselor providing individual and group therapy
Counseling Intern: June 2017- December 2017
Working as a student counselor providing individual and group therapy
TRANZMISSION AND TRANSFORMERS ASHEVILLE- Transgender community organization focused on education, advocacy and support for transgender people.
May 2008 – July 2021
Transformers Asheville Co-Founder and Facilitator & Tranzmission Support Programs Director:
August 2010 – July 2021
Tranzmission Co-Director:
January 2009 - July 2015; December 2017 – July 2021
Talya Mazuz Food Program:
August 2021- Present; Program VolunteerNovember 2020- July 2021; Program Director
OPEN HEARTS ART CENTER- Non-profit art program serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
January 2014 - July 2015; May 2017 – January 2019
Included 1:1 mentoring with a young trans woman
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY MULTICULTURAL STUDENT DEVELOPMENT; HENDERSON-SPRINGS LGBT CENTER- Resource and social center for LGBTQIA+ students and community members.
August 2015- June 2017
Practicum Counselor Intern: January 2017 – July 2017
- Creating a counseling program in The Henderson Springs LGBT Center
- Providing individual counseling to LGBTQIA+ students and community members as a student counselor
- Co-Facilitating a weekly LGBTQIA+ therapy group
Graduate Assistant: August 2015 – June 2017
- Supervising 30+ volunteer staff
- Mediating conflict and helping to foster respectful dialogue across difference
- Focusing on intersectional needs of LGBTQIA+ students and working towards a brave and inclusive space
- Providing resources and support to students, faculty, and community members
- Creating workshops on LGBTQIA+ topics, leading ally trainings, and presenting on panels
- Planning educational and social events -
Feral, T., Using evidence-based practices with nonbinary and transgender counseling clients.
(2022, June). Presented at the Southeastern Transgender Health Summit, Asheville, NC.
(2019, March). Presented at the Southern Transgender Health and Wellness Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
(2019, March). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC.
(2018, December). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC.
(2018, November). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC.
(2018, September). Presented at the Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling Conference, Portland, OR.
(2018, June). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC.
Feral, T., Understanding Nonbinary and Transgender Individuals - The Basics.
(2022, June). Presented at Zig Zag School, Asheville, NC.
Feral, T., Casual Cozy Q&A- Trans and Nonbinary Affirming Care Practices.
(2022, April). Presented virtually at The Evidence in Motion Pelvic Health Symposium.
Miller, G., Feral, T., Cole, K., Faw, M., The Integration of SUD EBP Counseling Applied to the Transgender Population.
(2021, November). Presented virtually at The American Counseling Association Conference.
Edwards, H., Feral, T., Ossai, U., Let's Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy.
(2021, February). Presented virtually at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.
Edwards, H., Feral, T., Trans-inclusive, trauma informed, kink-aware care: Optimizing sexual wellness.
(2020, January). Presented at Comprehensive Therapy Services, San Diego, CA.
Edwards, H., Feral, T., Transgender and nonbinary pelvic health: Creating competent and affirming care.
(2019, November). Presented at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
(2019, August). Presented at Therapeutic Associates Bethany, Portland, OR.
(2019, July). Presented at Haywood Regional Medical Center, Clyde, NC.
Feral, T., Transgender 101 for helping and medical professionals.
(2019, September). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC
(2019, June). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC
2019, April). Presented for Jackson County DHHS, Sylva, NC.
(2019, April). Presented for MAHEC 3rd year medical students, Asheville, NC.
(2019, February). Presented at Tranzmission, Asheville, NC.
Miller, G.A., Luckett, W., Feral, T., & Johnson, G.S., Fish, K., Eriksen, M., Use of evidence-based practices with oppressed populations.(2018, December).Counseling Today.
Edwards, H., Feral, T. Pelvic Guru bootcamp with transgender module.
(2018, August). Presented at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC.
Miller, G.A., Luckett, W., Feral, T., & Johnson, G.S., Use of evidence-based practices with oppressed populations.(2018, April) Paper presented at the annual American Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
(2017, March) Paper presented at the annual American Counseling Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Gladding, S. T. & Miller, G. (2017). Spirituality and Counseling (52 minutes). Alexander Street Press: Alexandria Virginia