I offer services including psychotherapy for individuals + families, group counseling, and professional consultation focused on gender, sexuality, and non-traditional relationships and family dynamics. I work with individuals and romantic/sexual couples/groupings. I see people, in-person, in my office in Arcata, Ca. I also am able do tele-therapy appointments via secure video sessions. 

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I am competent with and affirming of all gender identities and sexualities, including:

• transgender, and gender expansive individuals

• queer and non-binary individuals

• lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals

• asexual and demisexual individuals

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I am knowledgeable and affirming of non-traditional relationships and family systems, including:

• LGBTQ parent families

• Cohabitating families

• Multiple partner relationships

• Consensual non-monogamous couples

• Polyamorous groupings

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GENDER AFFIRMING THERAPY 

 I provide Gender Affirming Therapy to transgender, non-binary and gender expansive individuals. My practice is centered on the belief that there is nothing wrong with your gender, and no need to fix your internal sense of self. Therapy can be a tool to help manage the expectations and reactions of others while you explore your true self in a safe, supportive environment.

I am able to support individuals in the following ways:

• Exploration of gender identity, including non-binary/gender expansive identities

• Moving past negative thought patterns associated with transition.

• Connection to local resources and  support networks

• Processing feelings that may arise before, during, or after gender transition

• Supportive therapy to explore pros and cons of medical interventions, (hormone replacement therapy, surgery, hormone blockers for children)

• Letters of support for hormones or gender reassignment surgery

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