LGBTQ Support

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals share the vast majority of issues that bring straight-identified clients to therapy, but many clients seek my services as someone who appreciates the uniqueness of an LGBTQ person's journey and utilizes a gay-affirmative treatment approach.

In my experience, clients benefit from an affirmative therapeutic environment that encourages acceptance of their sexuality and explores the impact of growing up in a society rife with covert and overt homophobia.  Individuals and couples come to me seeking support for a range of issues.

I enjoy helping LGBTQ clients:

• Navigate the coming out process (personal, family/friends, work)
• Enhance self-esteem
• Explore dating and relationship issues
• Improve self care and safe sex practices
• Reduce addictive and compulsive behaviors
• Address eating disorders
• Navigate career impasses
• Integrate religious and cultural identities
• Cope with chronic disease
• Process grief and bereavement issues 
• Consider family building options
• Discuss parenting challenges