LGBTQ Therapy in Texas & Washington
You struggle with self acceptance and knowing where you belong.
Do these struggles with self-acceptance and belonging impact your daily life and overall well-being?
Therapy can assist you with:
Living more authentically
Feeling understood
Processing trauma
Finding a path forward
Stopping negative self talk
Prioritizing yourself
If this is what you are looking for, set an appointment or reach out today!
Your life doesn’t look the way you want it to.
Your life doesn’t look the way you want it to.
How LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Works
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or LGBTQ+ issues, therapy typically involves a supportive and collaborative process aimed at exploring and addressing the underlying issues contributing to your struggles. In our sessions, you will be provided with a safe and nonjudgmental space to express your feelings, thoughts, and experiences openly.
During our sessions, we will work to gain insight into the origins of your self-doubt and feelings of not belonging. This may involve exploring past experiences, family dynamics, societal influences, or cultural factors that have shaped your sense of self.
I use various therapeutic approaches and techniques to help clients challenge negative beliefs, develop self-compassion, and cultivate a more positive self-image. Validation of your unique experience is the foundation of every session. Mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and self-compassion exercises can help you identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Additionally, we may focus on building skills for enhancing self-esteem, setting boundaries, and improving communication in relationships. You will learn strategies for assertiveness, self-care, and cultivating supportive social networks that align with your values and foster a sense of belonging.
Overall, therapy can provide you with the tools, support, and guidance needed to navigate your struggles with self-acceptance and belonging, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. The therapeutic journey is personalized to each client's unique needs and goals, with the ultimate aim of promoting self-empowerment and fostering a deeper sense of connection and fulfillment in life.
FAQs about LGBTQ Affirming Therapy
If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.
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If you are under 18, a parent can request some basic information such as a diagnosis or symptoms. However, they do not have the right to view treatment notes unless ordered by a court.
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No - I work with individuals of all gender and sexual identities!
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I have been working with the LGBTQ+ community my entire career. I started gaining specific experience and training around gender identity in 2013 when I started a group for teens, almost all of whom were gender non-conforming.
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Absolutely!
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As part of the LGBTQ+ community, I have personal experience and insight into the complicated struggles we experience. My wife and I got together in the late 1990’s and have raised two children who are now adults. We have lived through many changes in attitudes and laws in that time and I am passionate about supporting members of our community navigate how mental health issues manifest around our identities.
Imagine emerging from confusion into your authentic self, where there's no more:
Hopelessness
Worries
Fear
Instead, you find:
Self-acceptance
Control
Safety
