I specialize in sexual minority challenges. I encourage all sexual expression, identity exploration and character development. Furthermore, I encourage an open dialog regarding identify uncertainty and affirming spiritual practices.
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand & empathize with many of the unique struggles that this population deals with, and I always approach my clients with an open mind.
I have great respect and empathy for the LGBTQ+ community. I've worked with these individuals many times and I revel in their successes and their courage to be who they are. I'd like help with that journey whenever I can.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMH Psychotherapist, Business Consultant, Educator
I can help you with all aspects of learning to live your life to the fullest, no matter who you are. You deserve to be accepted and cared for. I can guide you along your unique path in life.
I believe everyone deserves a judgment-free space to feel understood and to heal. I am passionate about creating an affirming and empowering therapeutic space that affirms all facets of your sexual and gender identity. I understand that members of the LGBTQ+ community face many of the same mental health concerns as the general population, but they also have a set of unique challenges that other communities don’t. Our queer and trans communities face unique stressors from living in a stigmatizing, heteronormative society. Living authentically in a world that’s not built for queer and gender diverse people can feel overwhelming — even impossible — at times. My goal is to create creating a safe and inclusive environment where you can focus on the concerns that bring you to therapy without fear of judgment, invalidation, or discrimination. I utilize bring an anti-oppressive approach to therapy that emphasizes the importance of understanding the effects of power, privilege, and oppression on the lives of our clients and our communities. With the use of culturally-affirming practice, I hope to empower you to be your most authentic self and to develop a deeper understanding and acceptance of your unique intersecting identities.
Joie de Vivre is an affirmative practice and celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer experience. Affirmative therapy embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities and relationships, and addresses the negative influences that homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism have on the lives of LGBTQ clients.
In our work together, I help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness, acceptance, and resilience. I help LGBTQ+ clients like you address issues related to coming out, exploring gender identity, managing anxiety and depression, building healthy relationships, and finding community support.
My goal is to help all clients live a life that is uniquely designed for them. I believe in full self-expression. Be you, Do you and Be Proud. If we can not truly show up as ourselves in the world, than we are shutting down vital parts of our psyche. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community in individual and group therapy settings. I would be honored to learn what makes you uniquely you.
I welcome all LGBTQ+ clients and I practice LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I also provide gender exploration and affirmation therapy. I have treated many same sex clients over the years and many bisexual or pansexual clients who may practice polyamory or non-monogamy.