My Personal orientation to Gender Affirming care

I believe that being LGBTQIA+ is a natural and integral part of who you are, and therapy should never aim to change your identity. My approach centers on informed consent, where your self-understanding and autonomy are honored. I support you in making your own healthcare decisions, advocating for your journey rather than acting as a gatekeeper. My work is informed by a decolonization perspective, recognizing the systemic oppression that has silenced LGBTQIA+ voices, and I am committed to ethical advocacy and empowering you to live authentically.

LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, face unique barriers and ongoing discrimination. My role is to advocate for your rights and support your path, whether that means navigating a world that can be hostile or exploring your identity in a safe, affirming space. You deserve care that acknowledges your experiences and is free from harmful dogma or oppression.

  • Letters of Support

    I offer professional letters of readiness for gender-affirming surgeries. I take an informed consent perspective and believe that you have the right to your own medical decisions. I strive to offer advocacy and support on your journey.

  • Identity exploration

    I offer a space for you to explore and affirm your gender identity at your own pace, whether you are just beginning your journey or seeking more clarity.

  • Religious Trauma Healing

    Intersection of Religious Trauma & LGBTQIA+ Identities: I specialize in navigating the unique intersection of religious trauma and LGBTQIA+ identities, providing a supportive environment to process the complexities that arise from both.

  • Body based safety and trauma processing

    I offer trauma processing using body-based techniques for the healing of living in the world and experiencing systemic oppression or living in a world that can be hurtful, ensuring you feel safe and grounded as you navigate your path.

My Approach to care

  • To help process trauma and deeply-held emotions. EMDR at The Grove Counseling

  • To work with the body’s natural responses to trauma and help create a sense of safety. Somatic Experiencing at The Grove Counseling

  • To support individuals in integrating all aspects of their identity, embracing the various parts of themselves that show up in healing. This modality is deep work that supports the healing of shame, and deep traumatic wounds.