Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
@drchaitra.bsky.social
#Psychologist with a #SocialJustice approach, International Speaker, #Author, Transracial #Adoptee, Adoptive Parent, Founder of the National Adoptee-Therapist Directory, Owner of Beyond Words Psychological Services
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Healing Over Hustling: Why I’m Not a Prolific Social Media Poster
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
Healing Over Hustling: Why I’m Not a Prolific Social Media Poster
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Healing Over Hustling: Why I’m Not a Prolific Social Media Poster
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
growbeyondwords.com/2025/10/heal...
#mentalhealthmatters #adopteeprivacy #adopteerights #adopteetherapist
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity in Action: Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Collective Power” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity in Action: Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Collective Power” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
From a firsthand encounter: CO U.S. Senate candidate Brashad Hasley doesn’t support gender-affirming care for minors. He also doubles down on bias even when presented with facts. CO, please vote like trans & non-binary lives depend on it. Because they do. #ColoradoVotes #TransRightsAreHumanRights
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
From a firsthand encounter: CO U.S. Senate candidate Brashad Hasley doesn’t support gender-affirming care for minors. He also doubles down on bias even when presented with facts. CO, please vote like trans & non-binary lives depend on it. Because they do. #ColoradoVotes #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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My latest for Erin in the Morning about USAF's alleged discrimination against a trans athlete.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My latest for Erin in the Morning about USAF's alleged discrimination against a trans athlete.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
I don't want this detail to be lost in the noise. This is where we are at as a society.
You are seen, valued and celebrated, today and every day. #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights
October 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
You are seen, valued and celebrated, today and every day. #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights
Check out my fall speaking schedule - I hope to see you (virtually or in person) at upcoming events! Really looking forward to some beautiful autumn leaves in MN, and maybe a trip to Nelson's for a massive ice cream cone!😋Learn more about registration @ GrowBeyondWords.com/events.#adoptioneducation
October 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Check out my fall speaking schedule - I hope to see you (virtually or in person) at upcoming events! Really looking forward to some beautiful autumn leaves in MN, and maybe a trip to Nelson's for a massive ice cream cone!😋Learn more about registration @ GrowBeyondWords.com/events.#adoptioneducation
Reposted by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
Montana has officially joined PSYPACT! I'm now able to support clients in 41 states + DC with counseling services specifically cultivated to meet adoptee needs! Visit my website at GrowBeyondWords.com to learn more. #psychologist #adopteetherapist #adoptionsupport #psypact
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Montana has officially joined PSYPACT! I'm now able to support clients in 41 states + DC with counseling services specifically cultivated to meet adoptee needs! Visit my website at GrowBeyondWords.com to learn more. #psychologist #adopteetherapist #adoptionsupport #psypact
As the school year approaches and many adoptees are heading off to college, a job, or a new apartment for the first time, the role of parenting changes. Check out my new blog post, "When Parenting Shifts: Navigating the Teen & Young Adult Years with Your Adoptee." growbeyondwords.com/2025/08/when...
August 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As the school year approaches and many adoptees are heading off to college, a job, or a new apartment for the first time, the role of parenting changes. Check out my new blog post, "When Parenting Shifts: Navigating the Teen & Young Adult Years with Your Adoptee." growbeyondwords.com/2025/08/when...
Beyond Words turns 13 today. What began as a small practice is now a space offering adoptee-centered tools, support & real talk around identity + adoption. If this work has helped you, consider buying an on-demand course to keep it going. growbeyondwords.com/on-demand-ad...
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Beyond Words turns 13 today. What began as a small practice is now a space offering adoptee-centered tools, support & real talk around identity + adoption. If this work has helped you, consider buying an on-demand course to keep it going. growbeyondwords.com/on-demand-ad...
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
#AdopteeSky #Adoption
Join me to support The Young Center for an incredible cause in September! runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
#BeAWaymaker
#BeAWaymaker
Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge
The Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge is on Monday September 1, 2025 to Tuesday September 30, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Join me to support The Young Center for an incredible cause in September! runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
#BeAWaymaker
#BeAWaymaker
Reposted by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As of Thursday, July 17, a federal program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth at risk of suicide will be shut down.
www.thepinknews.com
July 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don't believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” -Coretta Scott King
#FourthofJuly
#FourthofJuly
July 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don't believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” -Coretta Scott King
#FourthofJuly
#FourthofJuly
Here are some of my favorite books to honor LGBTQIA2+ PRIDE month and the incredible people who hold these identities every day!
#Pride2025 #LGBTQBooks #TransPride #BookRecs #BookSky
#Pride2025 #LGBTQBooks #TransPride #BookRecs #BookSky
June 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Here are some of my favorite books to honor LGBTQIA2+ PRIDE month and the incredible people who hold these identities every day!
#Pride2025 #LGBTQBooks #TransPride #BookRecs #BookSky
#Pride2025 #LGBTQBooks #TransPride #BookRecs #BookSky
New Blog Post: Nice Doesn’t Always Mean Safe: Why Adoptees Need More Than Kindness to Thrive
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are nice—or people who are safe?
growbeyondwords.com/2025/06/nice...
#adoptioneducation #socialemotionallearning #relationshipsafety #systemicoppression
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are nice—or people who are safe?
growbeyondwords.com/2025/06/nice...
#adoptioneducation #socialemotionallearning #relationshipsafety #systemicoppression
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Blog Post: Nice Doesn’t Always Mean Safe: Why Adoptees Need More Than Kindness to Thrive
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are nice—or people who are safe?
growbeyondwords.com/2025/06/nice...
#adoptioneducation #socialemotionallearning #relationshipsafety #systemicoppression
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are nice—or people who are safe?
growbeyondwords.com/2025/06/nice...
#adoptioneducation #socialemotionallearning #relationshipsafety #systemicoppression
Reposted by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
This Pride month check out our selection of LGBTQ+ books and books by LGBTQ+ authors in our online store, to support we are authors, radical publishing, and our historical research this Pride month: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
June 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This Pride month check out our selection of LGBTQ+ books and books by LGBTQ+ authors in our online store, to support we are authors, radical publishing, and our historical research this Pride month: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
A reminder when you feel overwhelmed by the needs of the world. #socialjustice #activism #realisticexpectations #compassionfatigue
June 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A reminder when you feel overwhelmed by the needs of the world. #socialjustice #activism #realisticexpectations #compassionfatigue
Reposted by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents.
While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⤵️
While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⤵️
What Are My Rights During an ICE Raid?
Immigration law can be tricky, but here's what you should know.
www.teenvogue.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents.
While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⤵️
While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⤵️
I hope to connect with you at an upcoming event, either virtually or in person! #upcomingevents #keynotespeaker #adoptioneducation
June 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I hope to connect with you at an upcoming event, either virtually or in person! #upcomingevents #keynotespeaker #adoptioneducation
Excited to be co-presenting at PESI’s 2025 Play Therapy Conference with the brilliant Sabra Starnes! We’re both transracial adoptees and adoptive parents, and we’ll be diving into how the 7 core issues of adoption show up in the playroom! www.pesi.com/sales/bh_s_0...
May 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Excited to be co-presenting at PESI’s 2025 Play Therapy Conference with the brilliant Sabra Starnes! We’re both transracial adoptees and adoptive parents, and we’ll be diving into how the 7 core issues of adoption show up in the playroom! www.pesi.com/sales/bh_s_0...