LGBTQIA+ Therapy in California
Find healing with Holistic LGBTQIA+ Counseling: Recover From Trauma and Embrace Your True Self
You feel disconnected and rejected by your community for being true to yourself.
You fear rejection from your family if you fully embrace your identity.
You might experience body image challenges or gender dysphoria, leading to emotional distress.
If you've undergone conversion therapy, you might struggle with the impact of trauma, including increased feelings of shame and depression.
You feel conflicted about setting boundaries with loved ones who hold harmful beliefs. You want to stay in relationship with them and protect yourself at the same time.
You feel frustrated - like you’re behind when you look at others who came out earlier in life.
Living authentically doesn’t have to feel so difficult and overwhelming.
You can take your time exploring both aspects of your sexuality and identity in a safe, affirming, therapeutic environment.
We will focus on building trust with yourself and individuals who value and affirm you, not people or institutions who have harmed you.
We will look at the entirety of who you are, not only the symptoms that you’re experiencing - let’s integrate your mind, body, and soul into our work together.
You’ll have space to mourn the lost time of hiding yourself while celebrating the strength it took to survive and grow in the freedom you’re now claiming.
You can learn to practice setting boundaries with compassion, knowing that your well-being comes first.
You can find peace being your whole, authentic self.
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in California can help!
I am also trained to assess and write letters for those seeking access to gender-affirming hormones and/or gender-affirming surgical procedures. I am happy to note that I do not charge for this virtual assessment or letter.
Healing is possible.
How to Know When You Need LGBTQIA+ Therapy in California
You are curious to explore your queer identity in a deeper and more authentic way.
You’re ready to release the stories you were taught about the LGBTQIA+ community growing up.
You’re having a hard time setting boundaries and managing your relationships now that you’ve come out.
You want to process pain you experienced in the coming out process, and rebuild a sense of safety within yourself.
You’re ready to cultivate deeper and more meaningful community in your life.
You’ve been harmed by religious groups for being outwardly queer.
Connections between Religious Trauma & LGBTQIA+ Folks
Many queer folks are taught in religious settings that their identity or love is sinful, leading to deep shame and self-doubt.
Rejection by faith communities often leaves queer people feeling isolated and unsupported when they need connection most.
Fear of eternal punishment or judgment is common for queer people raised in religious groups that condemn LGBTQIA+ identities.
Religious teachings about gender roles can make it hard for queer folks to embrace their authentic selves.
Family relationships can become strained when religious beliefs conflict with a queer person's identity.
Leaving a harmful religious group can feel like losing both a community and a sense of spiritual belonging.
If you’re looking to explore the intersections of faith, religious, and sexuality - schedule a call by clicking the button below!