Together, we will work to uncover the root causes behind your thoughts and feelings and provide you with concrete, practical tools you can use to combat overwhelming emotions.
Things can get better when you work with a therapist. We will help you develop insight into your thinking patterns to eliminate critical thoughts and promote a positive mindset.
As an LGBTQ allied person I open my practice to all gender identities and sexual orientations. I believe your identity is both valid and should be valued and supported. I have experience working with people of all gender identities and experience working with transgender youth. I also understand the complexities and potential for high risk given different social and cultural issues that this population has to deal with and am sensitive to their impacts on the mental health of the individual.
As an LGBTQ therapist, I pay special attention to the age and circumstances surrounding self-discovery and the coming-out processes because it can greatly impact how an individual feels about the world. Many LGBTQ people have grown up with a stigmatized identity, and have had more developmental tasks to negotiate.
When bias and discrimination are part of a person's problems, I show them how not to anger themselves and then how to address the prejudice and discrimination constructively. In cases where people are shameful about their sexuality, I teach them how to unconditionally accept themselves and never to shame themselves for who they are and what they like both sexually and non-sexually.
For LGBT Issues, our therapists provide an inclusive and affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and any challenges specific to the LGBT community.
It is my sincere belief that everyone is entitled to a safe, supportive space. Many of my clients are transgender, gender non-conforming and nonbinary, and LGBQ+ identified adult individuals. I work with my clients to understand and explore how their presenting problems (ie anxiety, depression, self image) are influenced by gender identity and sexuality.
Unfortunately, due to continued discrimination and marginalization by some segments of society, LGBTQ+ individuals suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse than the general population. Therapy can help clients cope with the negative emotions, concerns, fears, and self questioning that can arise in the face of adverse social expectations.