Stephanie Budge

Stephanie Budge is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds affiliations with the Institute for Diversity Science and Gender and Women’s Studies. Her work focuses on improving LGBTQ+ mental health, particularly for Two Spirit, transgender, and nonbinary (2STNB) populations, with an emphasis on clinical training, minority stress reduction, and psychotherapy interventions. Dr. Budge founded the Trans CARE Collaborative to advance research and advocacy for 2STNB communities and leads the HOPE Study, a clinical trial evaluating telehealth interventions for transgender clients of color.

• Education: PhD Counseling Psychology (UW-Madison, 2011), MS Educational Psychology (UT Austin, 2006), BS Psychology (University of Utah, 2003).
• Research: Prioritizes reducing health disparities through culturally responsive care, including gender-affirming psychotherapy, family dynamics in transgender youth, and minority stress mitigation strategies.
• Awards: Includes APA Fellowships (2021, 2023), Division 17 Distinguished Contribution (2021), and UW-Madison’s Exceptional Service Award (2021).

Her publications emphasize longitudinal studies on youth identity development, clinical intervention efficacy, and measurement tools for gender-related stress. Dr. Budge also promotes 2STNB advocacy on campus through workshops and collaborates with national/international organizations to train clinicians in LGBTQ+-competent practices.