LGBTQAI+ affirming therapy

A long, long time ago...I was a younger LGBTQ person who was looking for a therapist and finding one was a real challenge! Although I found many well intentioned straight therapists who'd "worked with" LGBTQAI+ clients,  the lack of relevant lived experience and familiarity with the unique needs, stressors and cultures within the LGBTQAI+ community was a constant source frustration for me.  It seemed extremely unfair that I was put in a position where I was being forced to spend a good chunk of my clinical hour (which I was PAYING for) offering a class in Queerness 101 to my therapist.

Not to put too fine a point on it - but this experience is what eventually led me to become a therapist myself.  The  LGBTQQIP2SAA+ is MY community and I'm proud and honored to serve my community's specific therapeutic needs. 

I am LGBTQ+ identified, and a POC and a part of other marginalized communities. I  have first-hand experience and a lived understanding of the emotional, psychological and practical ramifications of dealing with oppression, adversity, discrimination, prejudice, personal bias, social injustice & invisibility.

 I have sought out and completed extensive training to be able to work with the emotional and mental health issues and concerns that impact the LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community, at all ages and stages of personal growth and development. 

In my practice you are understood and welcomed, in all of your rainbow themed splendor!  This is a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate, and nurturing space where ALL the parts of you are welcomed to be explored, supported, nurtured, healed and celebrated!! 

• Navigating personal issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ experience
• Gender and Gender expression (Trans, NonBinary, Agender, Genderfluid etc.) 
• Family of Origin issues
• Depression
• Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD/C-PTSD
• Recovery from Religious Injury/Spiritual Trauma 
• HIV related issues and concerns
• Body image and Self Esteem issues 
• Issues with aging
• Disability, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain 
• Addiction/Substance Use 

Relationship Therapy issues specific to the LGBTQAI+ context: 

• Sexuality and Intimacy issues 
• Body image and Self Esteem issues
• Power dynamics in same sex relationships 
• Mixed Orientation relationships 
• Navigating non-traditional relationships ethically 
• BDSM/Kink relationships
• Issues unique to sex workers in relationships