Affirming Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Online & in person in new york

Life sucks when you feel like you have to hide who you are.

Maybe you just came out to your family, who struggled to understand, accept and support you. Or maybe the bullying at school goes on and on for being different? You may be feeling like you have little power over your life, feeling anxious, depressed and worthless. Or perhaps you’re experiencing shame about your identity and isolating from everyone.

Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every aspect of your life:

  • Experiencing homophobia, transphobia, or gender-role stereotyping

  • Noticing your school performance is deteriorating

  • Feeling like you have to maintain two separate identities

  • Struggling to make fulfilling relationships

  • You are engaging in self-harm or substance use

  • Your are having suicidal thoughts

Your identity matters and should be celebrated!

My approach to working with LGBTQIA+ YOUTH

LGBTQIA+ therapy for youth offers the space, support, and connection you need to find happiness in yourself, your relationships, and your life.

Whatever it is that you’re facing, I will always make room for your concerns in our sessions. We will talk about your thoughts and feelings, your values and how you can build your life honoring what matters to you. My main goal each session is to create together with you a safe, nonjudgmental place where you can feel seen, heard, understood and empowered.

As a dedicated ally, I am full-time committed to diversity, inclusion and respect. I want to hear your story, I am here to listen (if you’d like to share it with me), and celebrate your beauty and uniqueness.

What we’ll work on

Therapy can help you:

  • Navigate the discovery and expression of yourself

  • Identify what really matters to you

  • Develop your own self-advocacy skills

  • Process past trauma and discrimination

  • Connect to resources

  • Bridge the gap between you and your loved ones

You are an inspiration to this world!

I’M HERE TO HELP you discover that.

FAQS

Common questions about affirmative therapy for LGBTQIA+ Youth

  • Anything we talk during our sessions, stays in our sessions. No information is disclosed without your consent. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, required by law, such as suspicions of child abuse/neglect, if a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person, or if a client intends to harm himself/herself/themself. In any of these circumstances, I will make every effort to work with you to ensure your safety, safety of others, and the best way to navigate it together.

  • As a parent of a LGBTQIA+ youth, you might feel worried, scared and unprepared to navigate your child’s unique challenges. You love them more than anything and want them to have the best life, yet you feel confused and powerless knowing what support to provide. You are not alone! This is a safe and non-judgmental space to voice your fears and expectations, have open conversations about gender and sexuality, and explore the source of your beliefs. Your child is a gift, and together we will find ways in which you can support them unfold as they are and make them feel loved.

  • I have worked with LGBTQIA+ youth, ages 11 to 19yo, for 5 years, conducting individual and family sessions, as well as a LGBTQIA+ support group. I previously attended trainings targeting LGBTQIA+ awareness and I am committed to pursuing ongoing learning around queer mental health. Your experience is unique, your support should be too!