LGBTQ+ affirming care
Identity exploration, coming out, transition support, and relationship work, by counselors who get it.
What it is
LGBTQ+ affirming care means working with you in a way that respects your identity as a starting point rather than something to address or change. It also means having the training and experience to understand the specific concerns that often come up for LGBTQ+ clients.
In practice, this means using your name and pronouns, not requiring you to educate clinicians about basic terminology, treating your relationships as legitimate regardless of their structure.
Who this helps
Identity exploration and coming out at any age
Gender identity, dysphoria, and transition support
Family conflict around identity
Queer and non-traditional relationship structures
Religious or spiritual reconciliation
Internalized shame and minority stress
General therapy needs in an affirming environment