Like many therapists, we affirm the full spectrum of gender, sexuality, expression, and identity beyond the binary.

But queer- and trans-competent therapy goes deeper than affirmation and getting your pronouns right. It means understanding the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ folks and offering care that’s informed, respectful, and attuned.

This isn’t new to us—we’ve spent years learning, listening, and showing up.

In this space, you're the expert on yourself. At the same time, we've done our homework, so you are not left to constantly educate, correct, or advocate for yourself.

We remain curious about your experiences and we do not assume every little thing is directly related to your gender or sexuality.

We focus on your goals and what matters to you.

We know that your experiences can’t be separated from the many parts of who you are—your race, gender, body, sexuality, ability, and more. These layers can shape how the world treats you, and how that treatment impacts your mental health.

We try to hold all of that with care. Intersectionality isn’t a buzzword to us—it’s part of how we show up.

We believe that community and connection are essential and work to help you strengthen the support systems around you. Recognizing the presence of discrimination in the medical field, we connect with diverse queer-competent providers across disciplines.

We know the LGBTQIA+ resources in our city, or how to find them. We connect you to the right people and services.

We are sensitive to the pain that brings you to therapy. Deeply. We also know that, while real and permeable, your pain doesn't touch a fraction of who you fundamentally are.

We put just as much (if not more) stock into celebrating and amplifying your resilience, joy, values, strengths...

and all the things that make you (wonderfully, beautifully) YOU.

We know the world doesn’t pause just because therapy begins. And no amount of training makes us exempt from the impact of our identities or the potential to cause harm.

That’s why we stay in the work—examining our own gender, sexuality, and bias, and practicing ongoing self-reflection, honesty, and awareness.

We know that trust is earned, not granted. You are the one that gets to decide if we are trustworthy and safe.

We encourage feedback and avoid centering on ourselves and our feelings if we mess-up or misstep.

Remaining engaged in advocacy for queer and trans communities, we stay informed about real events, policies, and language. We challenge inaccurate information, harmful attitudes, and discriminatory beliefs in our personal and professional circles.

We stay dedicated to fostering a safer world for queer and trans folks—one that embraces diversity and our collective wholeness.

Until then, we will keep on doing what we can to pave the way toward true Queer and Trans Liberation.