LGBTQIA+ Counseling in Colorado
Culturally responsive & Affirming Counseling for LGBTQIA+ individuals
Your identity and experience should not be considered a “specialty”
Feeling frustrated with how difficult it is to find providers who seem competent in experiences like yours?
I am considered a specialist in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. And the truth is, that’s sad. Working with marginalized communities in a competent way shouldn’t be considered a “specialty.” I also recognize that it can be important for a Client's experience of safety to know their provider is committed to ongoing learning.
Maybe you’re feeling really tired of having to explain LGBTQIA+ context and culture…
just so you can get to the deep work…
possibly finding that time is up when you finally get to the work you were wanting to bring intention to.
You shouldn’t have to provide education to providers about your identities and experience.
You deserve to feel seen and understood by your therapist
The vast majority of my clients are searching for a therapist who is competent in where LGBTQIA+ experience overlaps with trauma and other concerns. That work is my greatest skill; working at the intersections of those complexities while ensuring my client feels seen and understood.
They’re searching for a therapist who isn’t tacking on the word “issues" after LGBTQIA+ as if LGBTQIA+ identity or experience is the problem. “Issues” LGBTQIA+ folks face are the result of oppressive systems and institutions, rather than being caused by LGBTQIA+ experience or identity. You aren’t an “issue,” and you being less you won’t make pain go away.
My actual specialty is in understanding the intersection of trauma and oppression…
the way the impact of trauma can be shaped by context and culture
You’d benefit from working with me if you are looking for a therapist to explore how the culture of your rural and/or conservative upbringing or environment has impacted your process of developing identity and community related to LGBTQIA+ experience.
We’re likely a good fit if you are wanting support in working with internalized oppression as well as healing from religious trauma or harm.
You’ll get what you need if you are seeking letters for access to medical care and information about what you can expect when pursuing this care.
LGBTQIA+ responsive therapy to support you in:
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Exploring the impact of rural and conservative culture on identity development
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Continuing to live more into your authenticity
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Navigating internalized oppression, religious trauma and harm, family of origin issues, and more…
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Learning to cultivate meaningful relationships, queering family and belonging
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Feeling more seen and understood in an affirming environment with an LGBTQIA+ therapist
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Accessing gender-affirming medical care, and navigating oppressive healthcare systems
Maybe you’re just looking for someone who gets it…
who gets you…
If you aren’t focused on common topics that come up around LGBTQIA+ experience at all, but want to work with someone who will not be harmful related to LGBTQIA+ identity and experience, leaving you with a preference for working with a therapist who has a similar lived experience, please reach out! As a Queer and Trans therapist, I may be able to provide that support.
Although my lived experience contributes to my knowledge and skill in my work with LGBTQIA+ folks, I do not work from lived experience alone. I have done and will continue to do a significant amount of work to understand many of the issues LGBTQIA+ folks face due to oppression, especially those whose identities and experiences don't mirror my own. Commitment to continued learning to widen my awareness allows more time to be spent focused on your unique experience and goals.
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I work with LGBTQIA+ folks navigating…
Sexual violence and intimate partner abuse
Impacts of conservative cultural and rural environments
Family of Origin issues
Systemic and institutional oppression (particularly in health care and higher education)
Religious trauma or harm
Internalized shame and oppression
Finding belonging and chosen family
Substance abuse recovery