Gender Identity

I have attended hundreds of hours of training relating to gender identity and transgender experience. I am a member of TPATH, WPATH, and USPATH, as well as an active supporter of the informed consent model of care. I am part of a monthly consultation group for gender specialists. I have spoken at both the local and national levels about gender identity.

I’m here to help you explore your gender identity and how you want to relate to the world

“Being trans means I made myself and the world didn’t make me. I defy some of the most powerful cultural institutions in the world.” https://glaad.org/ilovebeingtransbc/ I partner with folks in understanding, accepting, expressing, and asserting their gender. I see gender as an infinite spectrum, and gender alignment/transition as a nonlinear process unique to each person.

I am intrinsically motivated to make space for individuals processing gender identity concerns. I bring my clinical expertise, compassionate understanding, and personal experience to the clinical space. My approach is rooted in affirmation and empowerment. Utilizing gender-affirming therapy and narrative techniques, I support clients in authentically navigating their identities.

My office is an affirming place for all gender identities. Whether you are just beginning to explore your gender or are solid in your identity, I am ready and able to walk alongside you in that journey.

I provide evaluations and therapy for those that want to explore this topic.

I use my lived and clinical experience to support others in their gender exploration and journey. If you or someone you know has been questioning gender, transitioning, coming out or facing heteronormativity, I am here to help. I began my clinical training at the former Gender Identity Center and have continued to learn and support others through my career. Wherever you are at on your gender journey to authenticity and beyond, I would be honored to support you or help you support another.

I have various gender-affirming trainings on gender identity for those who identify as gender non-conforming, non-binary, and trans-individuals. This work is incredibly important to me because those who do not identify in the binary are easily overlooked, mistreated, and not affirmed in society, as well as in some counseling spaces. It's my goal to affirm the gender of anyone on the gender spectrum, and help them become their authentic selves.

Navigating my own gender identity I have personal experience in living in a body that doesn't always feel like me. I write gender affirming letters, help folks navigate the discussions of dysphoria, and navigating the complex emotions that go with this exploration

I am a Certified World Professional Association for Transgender Health Care (WPATH) GEI SOC7 Member. I have extensive training, research, and clinical experience working with transgender and gender diverse youth, adults, and families. Transgender clients and family members seeking assessment or counseling services can expect a safe space, and respectful, non-pathologizing, collaborative care.

Informed by my lived experience as a (non-binary) trans woman, I understand the vast nuances of the gender-expansive community -- good, bad, and ugly. Informed by many BIPOC educators, my approach is underpinned by a decolonial understanding of the gender binary being closely tied to White Supremacy, Capitalism, and Colonialism. While those systems of oppression may not frequently come up in your session, bringing their influence into conscious awareness is key to finding deep peace.

In addition to lived experience, I have completed a Masters level Clinical Internship at the Gender Identity Center in 2018. Since then I have been providing gender affirming mental health care in a variety of settings such as inpatient mental health for teens and adults as well as clinics that provide play therapy to children. Additionally, I provide education for behavioral health providers to bring cultural relevance into provider practice and to create affirming and inclusive environments.

Exploration, transition, support for gender affirming procedures

Navigating the complexities of gender identity and sexual orientation can be a profound journey. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can explore your authentic self. I follow World Professional Association for Transgender Health 8 standards of care and can provide gender affirming letters for HRT, surgery, etc. I am passionate about trans rights and have many people in my life who are trans. You are safe with me.

As a Gender Therapist, I have 20+ yrs of experience working with youth & adults who are questioning, identify as trans, non binary, intersex, or re-transitioning. Not everyone who sees me wants to make gender changes, some people just want to see a gender-affirming therapist about other issues. I do Evals/letters for Doctors. Partners & family also welcome. Consults for therapists in groups and individually on gender-focused clinical work. WPATH Certified Member/WPATH Mentor.