EDUCATION
Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy: Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA,
Expected Completion Spring 2027
Dissertation (in progress): The moderating roles of family of origin and chosen family support in the relationship between minority stress, self-esteem, and authenticity among transgender and gender expansive adults
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy (2024): Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA
B.A., Political Economy (2016): University of California, Berkeley,
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling Col:lab, Sacramento, CA
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Gender Health Center, Sacramento, CA
Journal Articles
Price, A. & Gutierrez, D. (in press). Applications of the Satir Growth Model to strengthen transgender and gender expansive chosen family relationships. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling.
Gutierrez, D., Price, A., & Warner, J. (2025). Applying the Satir Growth Model with sexually and gender minority Latine communities and minority stress processes. Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/14779757.2025.2519232
Presentations
Price, A. (2026, June 6). The Kids are Alright: Empowering Trans Youth and their Families by Honoring Resistance. American Family Therapy Academy Annual Conference, United States.
Roberts, N., Price, A., Jendrzejewski, S. & Gutierrez, D. (2026, April 24). Providers under pressure: Measuring trans-affirming providers’ experiences (TAPE) in the context of evolving healthcare policies. Society for Public Health Education Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
Price, A. (2026, April 23). Emotionally focused therapy. MFT Theories & Techniques II, Alliant University, Sacramento, CA
Price, A. (2026, April 6). Working with guilt using narrative therapy. Rainbow Community Center, Concord, CA
Price, A. (2026, February 21). Connection and empowerment despite uncertainty: Supporting LGBTQIA+ clients during uncertain political times. Couple and Family Therapy Student-Led Research Conference, Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA.
Price, A. (2025, October 31). Gender and sexuality. Diversity and the Family, Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA
Price, A. (2025, May 31). Understanding the role of digital communication in building and sustaining LGBTQIA+ chosen family. American Family Therapy Academy Annual Conference, United States.
Price, A. (2025, May 31). Application of experiential therapy to strengthen chosen family bonds with transgender and gender expansive clients [Poster Presentation]. UCSF National Transgender Health Summit, San Francisco, CA
Price, A. (2025, April 16). Working with specialized populations (Gender Health Center). Field Instruction – Children and Families, California State University, Sacramento, CA
Price, A. (2025, March 13). Befriending guilt: An application of narrative therapy. MFT Theories & Techniques II, Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA
Price, A. & Gutierrez, D. (2025, February 8). The role of digital communication and safe spaces in building and sustaining LGBTQIA+ chosen family. Couple and Family Therapy Student-Led Research Conference, Alliant International University, United States.
Price, A. (2025, January 7). Fun and creative approaches to working with neurodivergent clients in therapy. Rainbow Community Center, Concord, CA
Awards and Honors
Emerging Leaders in Social Justice, American Family Therapy Academy, 2025
Alliant International University Equity Scholarship, Alliant International University, 2024
California School of Professional Psychology IMPACT Scholarship, Alliant International University, 2024
California School of Professional Psychology Dean’s Award of Excellence Scholarship, Alliant International University, 2023
Alliant International University Diversity Scholarship, Alliant International University, 2022