LGBTQIA+ Issues

While every day I work with people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lots of experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and concerns.

Affirmative Therapy

Affirmative Therapy greatly respects the lives and work of LGBTQIA+ people. It’s not enough to have a “we’re all the same” approach when working with clients who belong to communities that have faced so many years of discrimination, hostility, and violence.

It takes a lot of bravery to build community and healthy relationships that aren’t in line with a hetero- and gender-normative society, and I respect that. I acknowledge the specific barriers faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and the impact that these struggles can have on self-esteem and a daily sense of safety.

You are seen, accepted, and understood when you work with me.

I try my best to be the kind of ally that knows when to be quiet and listen! You are the expert on your LGBTQIA+ experience, not me. While it’s my responsibility to educate myself on LGBTQIA+ issues, I am happy to learn what you choose to teach me.

We work together to help you build and reinforce healthy relationships and a sense of community for yourself. Society still has hurdles in place for you, but I will assist you in sidestepping them and building yourself up with grace.

In addition to being LGBTQIA+ affirmative, I am also poly-, sex work-, and kink-friendly. You won’t be pathologized for any of these things when you work with me.

Contact me today to start receiving the affirmative care you deserve!