Gender Identity

The gender binary excludes so many of us and can leave us feeling confused, alone, and like we're not enough. We'll explore your gender journey together in an accepting and nonjudgmental space, and honor and celebrate your most authentic expression of yourself.

In particular, my practice serves queer and trans adults, teenager, couples and 2+ relationships. I am queer and nonbinary/genderfluid, and am trained in applied Internal Family Systems Therapy specifically by and for the LGBTQIA+ community. As trans, nonbinary, genderqueer and genderfluid folks come out and become more visible on a societal level, I think it is important that we have supportive containers to explore what our gender means to us, with clinicians who share identity resonance.

Forming understanding of gender, social transition, assessment and letter writing for transgender confirmation medical procedures, gender dysphoria.

The default assumption from your family and community when you were born was that you would conform to a binary cisgender heteronormative identity. It takes a lot of courage and personal exploration to realize that this is not the fullest representation of who you are! I can help you to understand yourself more deeply and navigate communication and relationship changes that occur along your transition journey.

Trans-affirming and experienced in helping clients explore their gender identity, writing letters in accordance with WPATH standards and collaborating with trans-affirming physicians

I currently spend part of my time working in a multidisciplinary Gender Health program where individuals can seek medical transition as well as have mental health therapy.

Navigating the complexities of gender identity and sexual orientation can be a profound journey. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can explore your authentic self. I follow World Professional Association for Transgender Health 8 standards of care and can provide gender affirming letters for HRT, surgery, etc. I am passionate about trans rights and have many people in my life who are trans. You are safe with me.

“Being trans means I made myself and the world didn’t make me. I defy some of the most powerful cultural institutions in the world.” https://glaad.org/ilovebeingtransbc/ I partner with folks in understanding, accepting, expressing, and asserting their gender. I see gender as an infinite spectrum, and gender alignment/transition as a nonlinear process unique to each person. Let's cultivate trans joy.

Navigating your gender identity can be challenging, and I’m here to help. As a gender-expansive nonbinary person with specialized training, I provide affirming therapy that respects and values who you are. My approach is supportive, not coercive, and never aligned with the non-affirming "Gender Exploratory” or “Conversion Therapy.” You can explore your identity in a safe space, free from pressure to conform to binary or anti-trans norms. Your journey is unique & I'm here to support you each step

I support teenagers exploring their relationship to gender in a supportive, celebratory and accessible way. I also enjoy working with families to help them figure out how to love and support their children well throughout this process.

The gender journey can be an exciting and daunting adventure, fraught with self-doubt and stigma. Working with a therapist through that journey can ease distress and support you in reaching a state of gender euphoria.

I welcome your whole authentic self! You do not need to separate who you are as both an Autistic and transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive individual. I am also LGBTQIA+ affirming, disability informed, and aware of intersecting forms of discrimination. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all of my clients, and I understand the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. I also provide letters for gender affirming medical care.

My desire to work with gender identity was a critical component to my inspiration in becoming a sex therapist. I am passionate about delivering gender affirming care at all stages of exploration and/or transition.

I have experience helping clients to navigate their gender identity, with a focus on Non-binary and Gender Non-conforming identities.

I have worked with folks in the trans community for many years, and have met people at various stages in their transition. I am happy to provide required letters for gender-affirming care when needed to the trans folks I work with. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable in your identity, with a sense of acceptance and care that I hope you are able to take with you into your other relationships.

Helping folks be who they are. Medical letter writing for gender affirming surgery, specialized couples support for couples with gender questioning, coming out, and transition events. Cisgender Spouses Group for supportive spouses of transgender partners. Couples group both beginners, and advanced ongoing drop in for Spouses Group members/partners. My family and friends are of the LGBTQ rainbow. Effective research based Gottman Method couples counseling when needed.

I have been providing gender affirming care to both adolescents and adults for 10 years now. I am a fierce advocate for the trans community and for those in various places on the gender spectrum. I am well connected to resources to offer referrals for various services and procedures/surgeries and can provide a letter for those who need it to access medical services.

I have had significant training and experience working with adolescents and adults regarding their gender identity. I have assisted individuals and families in understanding gender as separate from sexuality, and have written support letters for both social and medical aspects of transition. Additionally, I have co-created and co-presented multiple trainings for other mental health professionals on providing fully inclusive and affirmative care.