Queer-Affirming Therapist in California
A Space Where Your Whole Self Is Seen and Valued
As a queer-affirming therapist in California, I offer a space where you don’t have to explain, justify, or defend your identity. Whether you're out, questioning, fluid, or somewhere in between, your full self is welcome here. My practice is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves mental health care that affirms who they are without exception.
Queer-affirming therapy isn’t just about tolerance or inclusion—it’s about deeply respecting and celebrating the diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s about co-creating a space where you are free to explore your identity, relationships, and challenges without fear of misunderstanding or bias.
I work with clients across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity—including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, pansexual, asexual, intersex, and queer individuals. My work is rooted in cultural humility, ongoing learning, and intersectional awareness.
Why You Might Seek Queer-Affirming Therapy
Therapy can be a powerful support for navigating a wide range of experiences and challenges, such as:
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Dealing with family rejection or strained relationships
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Navigating dating, intimacy, and relationships
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Managing anxiety, depression, or trauma
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Facing discrimination, microaggressions, or internalized shame
You deserve a therapist who not only affirms your identity but also understands the nuanced ways systems of oppression, cultural expectations, and past experiences shape your mental health.
I take an integrative, relational, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. That means we’ll look at the whole of your experience—how your personal history, identity, relationships, and environment intersect—and we’ll work collaboratively to support your growth, clarity, and self-acceptance.
Key values in my work with queer clients include:
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Affirmation Without Assumption: You don’t need to educate me about your identity. I’ll meet you with openness, curiosity, and respect.
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Intersectional Understanding: Many LGBTQIA+ individuals carry multiple identities. If you’re also a person of color, neurodivergent, first-generation, disabled, or holding other marginalized identities, we’ll hold space for how these layers interact.
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Empowerment and Agency: You are the expert on your experience. I’ll support you in finding your voice, setting boundaries, and making aligned decisions in your life.
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Safety and Care: I work from a trauma-informed lens, ensuring that our sessions are collaborative and grounded in trust. Your comfort and consent matter.
You’re Not Alone—And You’re Not Broken
Many queer clients come to therapy unsure if their pain "counts," or fearing that they’re too much or not enough. I want you to know: you are not broken. You’re human. And meaningful change is possible.
Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about finding what feels right for you—whether that’s deepening your self-compassion, processing painful experiences, clarifying your identity, or building healthier relationships.
As someone who works with multicultural Californians, I know that each person brings a rich and complex story to therapy. My clients often share that they’ve struggled to find therapists who understand the nuances of queer life, especially when layered with cultural or family dynamics. I offer a space that’s warm, inclusive, and responsive to the depth of your experience.
If you’re looking for a queer-affirming therapist in California who will honor your identity, support your growth, and meet you with real care—I’d be honored to work with you.
Reach out to schedule a consultation or learn more about working together.