GENDER
providing Gender Affirmative Therapy
Serving Transgender, Gender Nonbinary, Gender Queer & Questioning folk.
I value holding space for folks to explore what gender identity and expression mean to them, and I strive to create an environment in which my client and I can bring our fullest selves into this work.
No topic is off-limits in my therapy sessions!
I am an interactive, empathetic, approachable, and accessible therapist. Through reflection, discourse, and feedback, I seek to support and empower you as we explore your identities, relationships, and goals in an affirming environment.
GENDER AFFIRMING LETTERS
I believe that trans and non-binary people should have access to gender-affirming medical procedures without being required to participate in therapy or get a letter from a mental health provider.
If you are in need of a letter for access to gender-affirming from a licensed mental health professional, I can provide a letter in one session or two sessions depending on complexity, ongoing therapy is not required. I offer this service on a 'pay what you can' scale (including pro bono, at no cost) based on your financial circumstances. I will discuss this with you prior to our appointment to determine an agreed-upon fee. This includes pdf copies of your letter and ongoing support should your letter need editing.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for sliding scale or pro bono letter evaluations include:
Interconnections Healing Center (Pay What You Can): www.interconnectionshealing.com/
The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project (GALAP), a network of providers offering pro bono letter writing services: https://thegalap.org/pledge-signers-2-0/
ICATH has great resources for advocating with your medical provider here: https://icath.info.
RESOURCES
TGNB Children and Youth Resources -
Gender Resources
Autism Resources
RESOURCES:
A guide to pronouns
Normalizing personal pronouns can help transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary people feel acknowledged and included. Use this guide to learn about pronouns and why they're important for respectful communication.
National Center for Transgender Equality
Social justice organization that advocates changing policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people
National LGBT Health Education Center
The center provides education, resources, and consultation to healthcare organizations with the goal of improving LGBT healthcare
Transgender Law Center
Civil rights organization led by transgender people working to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination
Transgender Youth Equality Foundation
The organization that provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender children, youth, and their families
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Association that promotes evidence-based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy, and respect in transgender health