LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Helping LGBTQ+ individuals, their parents and partners.
Welcome. I’m so glad you found me. In a world that is becoming more and more hostile toward queer identities, it can be incredibly difficult to navigate everyday life. You don’t have to go through it alone.
As an experienced LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapist, I provide compassionate and culturally competent therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, their partners, and their family members. Working with me, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore identity related issues, process coming out experiences, realign partner and family dynamics, and build the resilience necessary to live in a world full of adversity.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, and a commitment to social justice. No matter who you are, I believe that your identity is an integral part of your overall well-being. I’m here to help you embrace it with confidence, compassion, and resilience. Scroll down to learn more or click below to Schedule a Free Consult.
How can I help you?
Therapy For LGBTQ+ Individuals
Every day it seems, the world is moving farther away from acceptance and affirmation. From the impact of transphobic laws to homophobic microaggressions, the stress of discrimination and lack of acceptance can affect your mental health in profound ways. You may be dealing with:
Fear of rejection by friends, family, or colleagues
Internalized homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia that affects self-esteem and self-worth
Depression and anxiety from the weight of constant societal pressures
Grief and loss from experiences of alienation or estrangement
Struggles with relationships (romantic or familial) due to misunderstandings or biases
With a specialization in LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy, I understand the emotional toll of these experiences, and I am here to help you work through them in a supportive and affirming way.
You have found a compassionate ally who is fighting for your rights.
Therapy is a powerful tool for healing and growth. In our sessions together, I’ll work collaboratively with you to address the issues that matter most, always grounded in an understanding of the unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ people today. I can support you by:
Providing a safe, inclusive space to explore your gender and sexual identity without fear of judgment or invalidation
Helping you build resilience and coping strategies for dealing with external pressures, from micro-aggressions to political or legal challenges
Working through internalized stigma and helping you develop self-acceptance, self-love, and pride
Assisting you in processing grief and loss related to estrangement, rejection, or the changing dynamics in your life
Offering relationship counseling, whether you're navigating romantic connections, family dynamics, or friendships
Supporting you through the coming-out process, if that’s part of your journey, and helping you set boundaries with others in a healthy and affirming way
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Lin
Therapy For Parents of a LGBTQ+ Child
Your child has shared an incredibly personal truth about themselves: Their gender or sexual identity is something other than what you thought. Your life changed the moment you heard the words, read the letter, or saw the post. Now what? You may have jumped into support mode. Or maybe not. Maybe you feel uncertain about where to turn or what to do about the painfully distressing feelings you are experiencing. Because so much focus is placed on supporting your child, your own experience is often overlooked or minimized.
As a psychotherapist, PFLAG support group facilitator, and speaker, I’ve talked with hundreds of parents who describe the “parent’s emotional transition” or “coming out.” It is a process that will progress alongside your child’s identity journey.
Wherever you are on your journey, there is hope and there is help.
In therapy, we can take a deep dive into your emotional world. If you are beating yourself up for not knowing sooner, are struggling with overwhelming emotions, wrestling with deeply held religious beliefs, feel uncertain about how to support your child, are in a relationship with a non-supportive partner, or are grieving the loss of a child you thought you knew, I can help.
I went through a similar transformation myself when my son came out, and I know how hard it can be. I’ve created resources and offerings that will help you navigate the journey ahead so you can shed your pain and step into your pride!
Therapy For Partners of Transgender or Non-Binary Loved Ones
For every couple in which one person is socially and/or medically transitioning, the other partner is also undergoing an emotional metamorphosis. If you are beating yourself up for not knowing sooner, are struggling to accept your partner’s identity, or feel lost on how to move forward in your relationship, I can help. As a psychotherapist, PFLAG support group facilitator, and speaker, I’ve talked with hundreds of partners and couples navigating gender diversity. I know how hard it can be to validate one’s own grief and celebrate a partner’s authentic self-expression. I’ve created resources and offerings that will help you navigate the journey ahead so you can shed your pain and step into your pride!
It’s time to pave a new way forward. I can help you chart your path.
Your partner has shared an incredibly personal truth about themselves: Their gender identity is something other than what you thought. Both of your lives changed the moment you learned this truth. Now what?
This news can come as a shock that leaves you feeling devastated, isolated, and confused. The life you envisioned and the dreams you had for the future suddenly seem like a distant reality as you grapple with questions of how to move forward. Or you may have jumped into support mode, validating your partner’s reality, and championing the decisions they want to implement, all the while denying your own pain.
