Affirming lgbtq+ therapy in germantown tn
You are safe & supported here.
An ally to the LGBTQ+ Community.
I may not walk the same path as you but i am here to walk along side you through it all.
You may have never tried therapy before. Or you may have had the all-to-common experience of talking to a therapist who was judgmental or shaming. Finding a truly LGBTQ-affirming therapist is difficult in a southern city like Memphis.
Anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, depression, and isolation can be among common challenges of the LGBTQ+ journey. The community is also at higher risk for suicide and many types of addictions than the general population.
If you are trans, nonbinary, or questioning your gender, these challenges may be compounded by not feeling right in your own body, others not seeing or reflecting you as the gender you are, or feeling forced to wear clothes or express your gender in ways that aren’t right. With the growing concern of Tennessee legislative, you may even struggle with what your future looks like.
Types of Therapy
Where I can help…
Same-sex or sexual minorities couples therapy
Family therapy for accepting LGBTQ+ teens/adults
Gender affirming therapy and advocacy
Self exploration of identity
Support through family rejection
Building Your Family
There has been a lack of representation with LGBTQ+ parents. While there is a growing acceptance of same-sex parents, it is still seen as taboo and parenting qualities are questioned with queer or transgender parents.
To have children, there are added barriers than the judgement of society. The question of how to have children (biologically, adopted, surrogacy, etc.), funding for creating a child, feeding (breastfeeding/chestfeeding vs. formula), and raising are all questions that are a bit complex and require more thought.
We haven’t even taken into account the toll children are on couples, let alone people who have already experienced turmoil for their identity. Perinatal mental health disorders do not discriminate and can be found in all types of parents, even foster, adopted, or nonbiological.
It is important individually or as a couple to work through the expects and/or unexpected to create healthy parents and children.
THerapy process
Let’s see you thrive.
As a sex-positive therapist, I affirm and respect all experiences and expressions of gender, sexual orientation, consensual sex, and relationship styles. Yes, that includes kink/BDSM and consensual nonmonogamy. Sex and sexuality are natural, normal, important, and healthy parts of being human.
I offer gender-affirming emotional health care meeting you wherever you are in your journey. That could be anywhere from exploring or questioning your gender to actively transitioning. I can provide mental health letters abiding for gender-affirming surgeries, procedures, and Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is always the first and most important step of individual therapy. You get to decide what success looks like for you, as you are the expert of your own life. I will view the therapist role as bringing guidance while creating a safe and effective space for you to build the life of authenticity and joy that fits you.
FAQs
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Individual sessions are $85 for self pay. HSA cards are also accepted for these sessions. For insurance, I take United Health Care (UHC) and Blue Cross Blue Sheild of TN. These sessions are $110 per visit.
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This often depends on the severity of the issue. I find many individual sessions on average are 12-20 visits.
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I work Monday-Wednesday from 9 AM to 8 PM. On Fridays, I take sessions from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Yes! I see individuals on telehealth platforms. This is great to reach people across the state of Tennessee and work around busy schedules.
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Unless there are safety issues or abuse, I am legally required to keep all information within the session to myself for minors. For adults, you have full confidentiality. I am here to listen to you, validate, and join you on this path. Even if no one knows, I can be in your corner until you are ready.