Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Throughout South Carolina and Missouri
Your identity matters.
You may have recently started questioning or exploring your gender or sexuality, or perhaps you are trying to figure out what it looks like to live out your identity. Maybe you are wanting to ‘come out’ or already have and are struggling with oppression, stigma, marginalization, or lack of acceptance in our society. Perhaps something unrelated to your LGBTQIA+ identity is going on, but you fear working with a therapist who isn’t affirming. Wherever you are in your journey, you deserve to feel validated, empowered, and accepted, especially during the therapy process.
Only when we feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted, are we free to truly show our full selves.
You are not alone.
Not only can it be difficult (and at times traumatizing) developing our identities in trying to live our authentic selves, we also face oppression, stigma, and marginalization in many areas of our lives and social spheres despite growing cultural acceptance and some visibility of these identities. This can create difficulties that I believe I not only can connect with on a personal level of experience but can help you with healing, fiercely owning our identities with confidence and compassion, and giving a safe space to be heard, seen, validated, and empowered. You deserve a life where you feel comfortable living in your own skin, having the relationships that you want, acceptance from those important to you, and just in general... freaking acceptance and validation from the world itself!!!!!
I am passionate about working with and advocating for sexual and gender diverse individuals struggling with the many possible impacts simply because of their identity. I have spent the last 6 years working with closely the LGBTQIA+ community in my practice as a therapist and have participated in numerous additional trainings to ensure I am up to date on the latest research and evidence-based practices.
I am here to help you…
Develop your identity
Establish and hold healthy boundaries
Develop confidence in yourself and your identity
Identify and communicate your wants and needs
Navigate the difficult feelings and challenges around “coming out”
Improve communication and relationships with the important people in your life
Common Issues for Therapy for LGBTQIA+ People
Life transitions
Dating
Family Relationships
Marriage or divorce
Parenthood
Grief and Loss
Career
Internalized Homophobia
General mental health issues
Self-understanding and awareness
Confidence
Medical Transition
Frequently asked questions about self-esteem therapy
FAQs
-
First, I am so glad your child felt safe enough to share their identity with you. I also know it can feel scary and overwhelming for parents to try to navigate. There are likely a lot of different feelings happening in your household. I have specialized training working with LGBTQ youth and their families and would be happy to support you and your family through this process. Learn more.
-
Identity exploration is a key part of development, no matter your age. In therapy, we can explore your identity as it relates to your gender, sexual orientation, or any other part of your life. Learn more.
-
If your doctor is requiring you to attend therapy and complete an assessment to begin hormone therapy or undergo gender-affirming surgery, I am happy to write you that letter so you can get the care you need. Assessment times vary by the individual but typically take a minimum of 3 sessions to complete. Learn more.
-
It’s very important that you feel like we will be a good for for therapy. Click on this link to schedule a free consultation where you can learn more about how I work, ask any questions you may have, and decide if you’d like to proceed with working together.