Dr. Crosby has extensive research, training, and clinical experience working with marginalized communities. His research specializes in unique stressors and factors that impact Queer Folx of Color and examines intersections of these marginalized identities and the unique experiences of being a sexual and racial/ethnic minority. He has presented for several organizations in the education, government, religious, nonprofit, and private sectors, providing insight on how to create safe and affirming environments for Queer Folx.

Dr. C is a dynamic speaker who believes healing and liberation occur at multiple levels; some of those levels are with the communities, organizations, and other mental health professionals. He seeks to engage with and educate those in attendance when providing workshops and speaking engagements. Dr. C believes that knowledge and empathy for the lived experiences of others help to facilitate communal healing. As such, his training experiences are both educational and experiential.

Additionally, he provides training and consultation for other providers on best practices and considerations when working with Queer Folx of Color. Dr. C also works with businesses to provide affinity spaces and employee resource groups for employees who hold minority racial and/or sexual orientation identities.

Previous Workshops/Trainings:

“God Loves Me, Too: Reclaiming and Rebuilding Your Relationship with Your Higher Power Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Other Men (BMSM).”

“HIV and Black Bodies: Examining the Prevalence of HIV Among Black Queer Men.”

“Navigating LGBTQIA+ Identity on an HBCU Campus.”

“Black Men Heal: Navigating Emotions in a Healthy and Healing Way.”

“Parallels Between Early HIV-Messaging and Monkeypox Messaging for Black Queer Men.”

“Crossroads: Examining the Space Where Black, Male, and Queer Identities Collide.”

“Deepening Our Understanding and Affirmation of LGBTQ+ Clients.”

“Destigmatizing Therapy in The Black Community.”

“The Impact of Queer and Religious Trauma on Queer Identity Development.”