Our Services

The therapeutic exploration of your life is only possible with someone who values the diversity and breadth of human identities. That includes sexuality and gender expression, which is fluid in every one of us. We offer an affirming environment that does not judge you for who you are, who you love, how you look, or the words you use for your identity. This is a place to be authentic and real.

Together, we can work through unique experiences connected to your relationships, anxiety and worry, self-perception, community, and connection. Challenges may include dating and relationships, friendships, loss of family, exploring gender identity, intimacy challenges, dealing with prejudice, self esteem and body image, and trauma. Treatment may include:

• Exploring gender at any stage of identity development 
• Support for coming out to friends and family
• Helping partners and family members through the transition
• Understand complex and sensitive nature of intersection between sexuality and gender
• Culturally informed around and sensitive to issues of race, ethnicity, and religion 
• Able to help guide in recommendations for hormone therapy and surgery
• Can provide letters of recommendation for hormone therapy and surgery
• Ongoing support throughout transition when needed for name change, gender marker change, and other legal documentation

No journey is ever completed by an individual alone. If a family member has recently come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and you’re feeling scared or uncertain, you’ve come to the right place. It may be tempting to show concern for a child, or want to intervene, but often, the best first step one can take to care for a family member who has come out, is to seek affirming help and support from a trained counselor who can help you navigate your new circumstances.

While you may have unconditional love and acceptance for your family member, you may also have worries for them, knowing that we live in a world that does not always validate the worth and existence of LGBT individuals. We want you to know that there is hope for your loved one and your relationship with them. Seeking counseling can be a great way to grow in your understanding of their circumstances which may literally save their life and set them up to flourish and grow into who they were born to be.

Menopause may sound like a mysterious or even frightening condition, but the truth is it is normal and something that every woman will experience. Whether this is something you are newly experiencing or have been living with for a while we understand that it can be frustrating to manage on your own. We are here to help you navigate through the hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms you may experience or are already experiencing.

Our goal will be to help you find ways that support you and your mental health during and before menopause. Together we can figure out the best way to focus on self-compassion and self-care during this time, as well as maintaining body positivity.

Sometimes it can feel difficult to set boundaries and it can be much easier to prioritize other people or things instead of taking care of ourselves. However, learning to identify and communicate your boundaries is an important part of building healthy relationships and knowing and maintaining your self-worth. The process of establishing boundaries can sometimes feel uncomfortable and it may be tempting to avoid or ignore your own needs in a relationship to avoid conflict, but counseling can help equip you with the support and confidence to set boundaries and develop healthy attachment styles.

Sometimes attachment, self-worth, and boundaries can be impacted by past experiences, relationships, and trauma. Counseling can help you better understand the underlying cause of attachment and boundary issues so that you can overcome the things holding you back from seeing yourself as worthy of healthy attachment, boundaries, and relationships.