You Deserve a Therapist Who Gets It
Your identity is not up for debate. I'm not here to help you "explore" whether you're really gay, trans, or queer enough. I'm here to support you in living authentically and thriving as exactly who you are.
I'm Not Just an Ally—I'm Family
As a queer and transgender therapist, I understand what it's like to:
- Question everything about your identity and wonder if you're "sure enough"
- Navigate medical systems that weren't designed with us in mind
- Deal with family dynamics when your authentic self challenges their worldview
- Build resilience against a world that sometimes feels hostile to your existence
- Find joy and community in your queerness, not just survival
When I was navigating my own gender and sexuality discoveries, I didn't know a single adult person who was transgender. I was scared about my future livelihood and the possibility of living a healthy, prosperous, and happy life after transitioning.
I want you to know: You CAN live a happy and fulfilling life as a trans, non-binary, or otherwise queer person, even if the family and friends you have now would not be supportive.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Your identity is celebrated here, not questioned. Here's what that looks like in practice.
For Those Questioning Your Identity
- No pressure to label yourself before you're ready
- Permission to take your time exploring what feels true for you
- Support without judgment as you try on different expressions and identities
- Understanding that identity can be fluid and change over time
For Those Who Know Who You Are
- Validation of your lived experience without needing to prove anything
- Support for the practical challenges of living openly
- Help navigating systems (healthcare, legal, workplace) that weren't designed for us
- Space to process the ongoing impact of minority stress
For Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Folks
- A therapist who personally understands gender dysphoria and transition
- Support for any aspect of social, medical, or legal transition
- Letters of support for gender-affirming care when needed
- Help navigating family, work, and social relationships during transition
For Everyday Life Stuff
- Talk about anxiety, depression, relationships—without having to educate your therapist
- Address the intersection of queerness with other identities and experiences
- Work on goals that matter to you, not someone else's idea of what you "should" want
- Someone who gets the unique context of being LGBTQ+ in today's world
Common Reasons LGBTQ+ Folks Seek Support
Coming Out (Again & Again)
Whether it's your first time or your hundredth, navigating disclosure decisions and managing others' reactions
Family Relationships
Dealing with rejection, conditional acceptance, or family members who "love you but..."
Gender Dysphoria
Managing the disconnect between your body and your identity, exploring transition options
Religious Trauma & Queerness
Healing from faith communities that taught you your identity was sinful or wrong
Minority Stress & Burnout
The exhaustion of navigating a world not built for you, microaggressions, and constant vigilance
Internalized Shame
Unlearning negative messages about your identity that you absorbed growing up
What Working Together Looks Like
You won't have to educate me about what it means to be queer. You won't have to justify your identity or explain why you need affirming care. You can just show up as yourself—messy, complicated, human—and we'll work on whatever matters most to you.
Sometimes that's processing trauma. Sometimes it's navigating relationships. Sometimes it's anxiety or depression that exists alongside your queerness. Sometimes it's just having a safe space to be yourself and figure out what you want.
"I'm here to walk alongside you throughout your journey, as a supportive, non-judgmental person who will listen, offer guidance, help you manage the scary parts, and be there to celebrate each step of your unique path."
You Deserve Support That Celebrates Who You Are
You deserve therapy that affirms your identity and helps you build a life where you can be authentically, joyfully yourself. You don't have to figure this out alone.