# Dr. Rizi Nasele Bamaiyi Timane LCSW, DSW > Transgender Advocate, Transgender Entertainer and Trans-Sensitivity Trainer ## Posts - [How Rizi Timane Is Serving The LGBTQ+ Community](https://rizitimane.com/how-rizi-timane-is-serving-the-lgbtq-community/): Individuals from the LGBTQ community around the globe go through innumerable difficulties. From their educational to professional life, they strongly face various discriminating aspects. For instance, they have been discriminated against by doctors and have been left without any medical treatment in many cases. Some have lost jobs and been denied employment, education, and other facilities as well and these are only a few of the problems that they face. Rizi Timane is a superhero to many of these people. He has served the LGBTQ+ community in such a dismal scenario and his services have made many people feel protected […] - [PESI Announces the Mental Health Summit That Is Going to Take Place in June](https://rizitimane.com/pesi-announces-the-mental-health-summit-that-is-going-to-take-place-in-june/): Non-profit organization PESI will host its first mental health summit in June, focusing on the LGBTQIA+ community, with a panel of speakers including Margaret Conley, Angie Guna, and Shanea Thomas, and Rizi Timane as the keynote speaker. Los Angeles, California–(Newsfile Corp. – May 19, 2022) – PESI is a non-profit organization that has focused on providing the required education to professionals across the US, related to the acceptance of the LGBT community since 1979. In line with their aim, the organization is now holding a Mental Health Summit focusing on various challenges several individuals and diverse communities face. The event […] - [Holistically Empowering the Transgender Community – Rizi Timane Psychotherapy and Consulting](https://rizitimane.com/holistically-empowering-the-transgender-community-rizi-timane-psychotherapy-and-consulting/): Holistically Empowering the Transgender Community – Rizi Timane Psychotherapy and Consulting While the state of same-sex couples has improved in the US, with more rights being granted and overall higher acceptance of their identities, transgender people still struggle with these issues and are among the most vulnerable communities. Often times, they don’t even have the resources to improve their quality of life, with no one available to guide or support them through their journey. Even when it comes to gaining psychological assistance, which every transgender person needs at some point, there is a high rate of disappointment or misdiagnosis, only […] - [Rizi Timane Psychotherapy & Consulting: Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community via Psychotherapy](https://rizitimane.com/rizi-timane-psychotherapy-consulting-empowering-the-lgbtq-community-via-psychotherapy/): Rizi Timane Psychotherapy and Consulting Psychotherapy plays a crucial role in assisting the LGBT community, specifically trans individuals, to live a better life. Experts such as Rizi Timane allow for better services to be provided with improved rapport and tailored solutions. Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the last few years, the LGBT community has earned massive support, and it has reached new milestones that many thoughts were impossible to obtain. However, it has not been an easy ride and while. Yes, on paper, the LGBT community has more rights and freedoms it is not always […] - [Trump administration continues attack on Transgender Rights](https://rizitimane.com/trump-administration-continues-attack-on-transgender-rights/): The article in front of me landed in my newsfeed with a metaphorical thud. The headline “Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Legalize Firing Transgender Workers” had to be wrong, or at least, the wording seemed farcical.  And yet, following on the heels of a number of other announcements: banning transgender individuals in the military, a ban on Muslims entering the country, attempts to restrict legal immigration, aimed at Mexican and Central American immigrants – in a sense, this latest news was not so surprising after all. Still, I was struck by the irony of such a request – an […] - [PROUD OF US: 50 years of pride](https://rizitimane.com/proud-of-us-50-years-of-pride/): You can learn a lot from a conversation. This year, as we honor the 50-year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, we had an idea: what if we brought LGBTQ+ people from their 20s to their 70s, of different backgrounds and identities, together to talk? What could they learn from one another? How would their experiences coming out from the 1960s to the aughts differ? So, I invited six people — most of them strangers to each other — to my home one Tuesday morning for a candid, real conversation about our lives, our hopes, our fears, and our dreams for […] - [Rizi Timane Is Helping the Transgender Community, 1 Surgery at a Time](https://rizitimane.com/rizi-timane-is-helping-the-transgender-community-1-surgery-at-a-time/): Rizi Timane wants to help every transgender person in the world — and he will do whatever he can to get his message to them. If they’re looking for music, he has the perfect anthem that resonates with the transgender experience. Into reading? He wrote a book about his life. For those who are local to LA (or have access to email), his mailbox is always ready to accept their story. As a transgender man who was subjected to conversion therapy growing up in Nigeria, Timane is seeking to help anyone in any way he can — and that includes helping them financially as they […] - [2018 LGBTQ Pride Blog: Trans Pride Rising! Let Us Be Our Authentic Selves!](https://rizitimane.com/2018-lgbtq-pride-blog-trans-pride-rising-let-us-be-our-authentic-selves/): There are many different kinds of pride. There’s the pride we feel in a job well done. There’s the pride that swells in our chest when we talk about where we’re from. And, perhaps most importantly, there’s the pride we experience when we can live as our authentic selves, when we feel free to express our gender and sexuality in a way that truly defines us, that shows the world our truest selves without fear of repercussion. For many people, sadly, this pride does not exist. And it’s not because they don’t want it to. Who wouldn’t want to feel […] - [Live Love Thrive!](https://rizitimane.com/live-love-thrive/): Live love thrive with Catherine gray on 360 Karma UBN TV   - [Outrageous on Amazon](https://rizitimane.com/outrageous-on-amazon/): Watch it here: OUTrageous Episode Friday 9/8/17! Catch up on Amazon Prime here: amazon.com/dp/B071HQ47V2 or at outrageousseries.com     - [All Any Child Wants Is Acceptance, Irrespective Of How They Identify](https://rizitimane.com/all-any-child-wants-is-acceptance-irrespective-of-how-they-identify/): Father’s Day is meant to be a time of joyous remembrance, of thinking back on all the good things your dad has done for you and forward to the happy future you will have together. But for many of us, it’s an imperfect holiday – particularly for many trans men and women whose dads have been less than supportive of their coming out, their transitions, and their living as their authentic selves. This is the story of my father and me. From the beginning, he did not know what to make of my trans identity. Though I was assigned female […] - [Transgender Activist Rizi Timane Discusses His Life And Work](https://rizitimane.com/transgender-activist-rizi-timane-discusses-his-life-and-work/): Transgender Activist Rizi Timane Discusses His Life And Work on CBS/KCAL 9 - [Baby Steps to Trans Equality](https://rizitimane.com/blog-post-2/): Baby steps. This is what I must remind myself whenever I see something new about the transgender community made public: that we are all taking baby steps toward acceptance, toward acknowledgment, toward normalization. As much as I would like it to be more, as much as I would like to see immediate full visibility for transgender individuals, it’s going to take time. As with many revolutions throughout history, it won’t happen overnight. That is not to say, of course, that progress is not being made. Despite recent setbacks in the political arena with the passage of North Carolina’s “bathroom bill” […] - [What happened to the LGBT for Trump flag?](https://rizitimane.com/blog-post-1/): Donald Trump is a liar. There is no contradicting this. It’s simply fact, and he has proven it to us again and again. And nowhere has his deceit shone through as strongly as it has when it comes to the most vulnerable among us, to those whose rights must be specifically protected. This, of course, includes the LGBT community. During his presidential campaign, Trump paid lip service to all the great things he was going to do for LGBT people. He would protect our rights, he said. He would do “everything in my power to protect our LGBT citizens from […] - [Capitol Connection TV Show and Movie Screening](https://rizitimane.com/capitol-connection-tv-show-and-movie-screening-in-d-c-will-air-on-cnn-cnbc-and-fox-in-april-2017/): Capitol Connection TV Show and Movie Screening in D.C Will air on CNN, CNBC and Fox in April 2017. - [WMFV-TV , GBM News, Erie Gay News](https://rizitimane.com/wmfv-tv-gbm-news-erie-gay-news/): I grew up in Nigeria. In Lagos, to be exact. And I have known since I was eight years old that I am transgender. I was born as a girl but knew in my heart - [WHUR 96.3FM SIRIUS XM](https://rizitimane.com/whur-96-3fm-sirius-xm/): The Daily Drum, 7-27-15, Transgender Issues & Children THE_DAILY_DRUM_7.27.15_TRANSGENDER_AND_CHILDREN.mp3 - [USA Today Magazine](https://rizitimane.com/usa-today-magazine/): JUDGING by the popular media in the last couple of years, you would think transgenderism is something that has just appeared out of thin air–that it never existed before Laveme Cox appeared on the cover of Time magazine, but just the opposite is true: as long as there have been people on Earth, there have been transgender individuals. Some of the earliest examples in recorded history were found in Native American tribes, where we were known as two-spirit people. During the Civil War, hundreds of women wore men’s clothing in order to fight on the front lines–and then continued to […] - [Ebony Magazine](https://rizitimane.com/ebony-magazine/): Joy and Danger: My Life as a Black Trans Man   - [Dallas Voice](https://rizitimane.com/dallas-voice/): Here’s to the day we no longer need TDOR Every year on Nov. 20, transgender individuals and their allies around the world commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance. But make no mistake: This is not a holiday, and the ceremonies we hold are certainly not celebrations. Rather, the Day of Remembrance is a solemn time when we can come together and reflect on the battles we have fought and continue to fight and those individuals we have lost — the transgender and other gender-nonconforming individuals who were innocent victims of violence because of who they were, because they had the […] - [WORT 89.9fm](https://rizitimane.com/wort-89-9fm/): Rizi Xavier Timane and An Unspoken Compromise, Growing up Transgender in Northern Nigeria by John L. Quinlan Published February 3, 2014   Rizi Timane is a transgender minister and grief counselor now living in Los Angeles, who grew up in northern Nigeria.  Realizing at age eight that he was a boy living in a girl’s body, he approached his parents about this dilemma.  His parents, converts to fundamentalist Christianity, responded with attempted exorcisms and other reparative therapies that sought to “pray the gay away.”  This was echoed by harassment in the larger community by his peers. Thankfully, he also had […] - [The Manitoba Reader](https://rizitimane.com/the-manitoba-reader/): Southern Poverty Law Center-School Days for Transgender Youth    - [The Advocate and Bay Area Reporter](https://rizitimane.com/the-advocate-and-bay-area-reporter/): Op-ed: B. Scott and BET’s Transgender Problem   BET’s reported decision to make B. Scott change his clothes to something more masculine in the middle of a broadcast showed poor form Transgender people have so few role models in the media. So when BET hired transgender and gay TV, radio, and Web personality B. Scott (who uses male pronouns) as its red carpet correspondent for the network’s own BET Awards, it was a revelation. Here was an individual who had made a name for himself without regard to his gender expression. His LoveBScott.com, an entertainment blog focusing on celebrity news, […] ## Pages - [Trans Care Training](https://rizitimane.com/trans-care-training/) - [LGBT Therapy](https://rizitimane.com/lgbt-therapy/): Let’s Talk! SAFE. 100% ONLINE. CONFIDENTIAL. As we continue to face uncertain times, it’s imperative to have someone to talk to. Secure HIPAA Compliant sessions available now. Areas of Practice: Anxiety, Depression, Burn out, Couples therapy, Career choices, Family therapy. Also specializing in Gender Identity Counseling & Sexual Orientation Therapy More than just affirming LGBT therapist for the LGBTQ+ community Sexual orientation counseling, help with coming out, LGBT issues, including discrimination & the impact of homophobia & transphobia Family therapy to help with relationship issues, especially with LGBT issues, coming out, & gender affirmation process Parenting support for single parents, […] - [Thank you for requesting your Free Chapter!](https://rizitimane.com/thank-you-for-requesting-your-free-chapter/): Thank you for requesting your Free Chapter from “An Unspoken Compromise” from author Rizi Xavier Timane.  You can download that by Clicking Here. - [test](https://rizitimane.com/test-2/) - [test](https://rizitimane.com/test/): Rizi Xavier Timane | Actor, Singer, Author, Public Speaker | Contact ­ Love is all we need… Get the EP on ITunes - [Acting](https://rizitimane.com/acting/): Rizi has a passion for acting! His acting career is thriving and includes guest star roles on TV, as well as movie roles alongside some notable Hollywood actors. imdb.me/rizi - [Music](https://rizitimane.com/music/): Save the Drama for your Mama – 2025 NEW SINGLE released Junteenth 2022-“Remember Who You Are” https://youtu.be/rqi4icw7Ezw   Rizi loves to sing! His songs feature positive lyrics that encourage the LGBT community to live authentically no matter what! He has performed at over 40 pride festivals and LGBT events in the USA and Europe. His last two singles, “Feels good to be free” featuring trans star, Miss Candis Cayne and a Trump response single titled “Love is all we need” both went viral on YouTube, each garnering more than a million views on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiaw_HRayc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NiBPpLg7-9I Still I Rise A song […] - [Trans Surgery Grant Application](https://rizitimane.com/trans-surgery-scholarship-application/): In 2012, Dr Rizi established an annual transgender surgery grant to pay for gender confirming surgery for trans and non binary individuals who need surgery as part of their transition but can’t afford to pay for it. Not every transgender person requires surgery but it is a huge burden when one does need it to feel complete and is held back due to financial and/or insurance constraints. The grant is personally funded  by Dr Rizi. To apply, please write a paragraph or two about your transition story and why you need this grant. If you have trouble submitting the form, […] - [Trans-Sensitivity Training](https://rizitimane.com/trans-coachingtraining/): CLICK HERE to contact Rizi for a Trans Sensitivity Presentation Download Rizi’s Media Kit - [Engagements](https://rizitimane.com/engagements/): Rizi has performed his inspirational music worldwide and has also delivered keynote speeches at numerous engagements in establishments ranging from Schools, non-profits, churches, Pride events/Festivals, and various Conferences. He has also appeared on Film and TV. Upcoming 11/2024 – Stanilaus County Behavioral Health CEU training in Trans affirming care. Keynote speaker for PESI. Inc LGBTQl mental health summit June 29th to July 1st, 2022. REGISTER NOW UCLA Medical Providers Transgender Health Awareness Training Geffen Hall, UCLA Campus 11/16/2021 to 11/17/2021   New Amsterdam TV series shoot in Brooklyn New York. October 13th to October 23rd, 2021   UCLA Medical Providers […] - [Memoir](https://rizitimane.com/memoir/): Formerly titled “An Unspoken Compromise” – An Amazon Bestselling Memoir!                           Love wins out-My Journey as an African Transman” detals Rizí’s discovery at age 8 that he was transgender and shares his journey as he embarks on medically transitioning to live his authentic life. It is a story of survival, growth, self-discovery, internal and family conflict, self-love, resilience, and reconciliation. In many ways, it is simply a love story and one that everyone can relate to, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or any of the many […] - [Thank You - Free Chapter](https://rizitimane.com/thank-you-free-chapter/): Thank you for requesting a chapter from The Entrepreneurial Consultant from the Best-Selling Book Masters of Success by Andreas Buenter, co-authored with Brian Tracy.  Download the free chapter by clicking on the button below.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.   Download - [Thank You](https://rizitimane.com/thank-you/): Thank you for requesting the special report on how to discover the 10 Powerful Steps to overcoming negative experiences. Download the special report by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Download - [FREE Download Chapter](https://rizitimane.com/free-download-chapter/): Request your Free Chapter from “An Unspoken Compromise” from author Rizi Xavier Timane. - [Contact](https://rizitimane.com/contact/): To contact Rizi, please fill out the form or call 323-247-8499. Thank you. - [Media](https://rizitimane.com/media/):   This LA trans activist is helping others afford surgery Surgery grant covered on telemundo 11/17/2017     Rizi appears in Forbes Magazine, April 25th 2017 Edition - [About](https://rizitimane.com/about/): Dr. Rizi Nasele Bamaiyi Timane LCSW, DSW, is a female-to-male transgender entertainer, a licensed psychotherapist, and a Certified Trans-sensitivity and Diversity Trainer who advocates for transgender rights. In June 2018, he spoke at the United Nations Global Entrepreneur Summit on the need for greater trans awareness and trans workplace advocacy. Rizi is the recipient of the 2019 Transgender Visibility Award, which was presented to him at City Hall by Congressman Mitch O’Farrell and the City of Los Angeles Transgender Advisory Council. Rizi has worked within the trans community in various affirming roles since 2007. His prior work includes being a trans minister, […] - [Coaching](https://rizitimane.com/coaching/): Implementation is the core of success. These are some typical situations of our customers I have helped: That’s what you charge? You can’t do it without long hours? And work through weekends? Have you tried this and that – your efforts go lost in tactical hell? Everything has to get cheaper – but how? More clients needed – but systematically and profitable? No vacation this year, again? Business Growth is slow and damages your self-confidence? Whole life is a roller coaster ride? 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