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YOUTH

In my years working with youth in a therapeutic context as well as through my own personal experience, I have gained a deep understanding of the issues that children and adolescents face as they develop their identities and learn how to cope with life's ups and downs. LGBTQ+ youth development is further complicated by the discovery that there is something different about them. LGBTQ+ youth experience disproportionately high suicide rates due to living in a world that, at times, refuses to believe or accept them as they are. Because of this, they can be more susceptible to being bullied, developing low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and experiencing trauma. I provide personalized support around sexual and gender identity development, managing gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflict, self-esteem, boundary-setting, and coping skill building. I am here to support your child in developing insight and understanding of themself, and to gain the tools needed to become a confident, capable adult. 
PARENTS AND FAMILIES

For a variety of reasons, parents can experience feelings of grief and loss, fear, confusion, resistance, and discomfort when their child comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, or begins questioning their identity. I provide individualized support for parents and families who are struggling with their child's identity, ​wondering about next steps, or simply seeking guidance on how to best support, protect, and nurture their child's budding identity. As a family therapist, I can help your family navigate these difficult conversations. I am committed to holding space for parents and families to process all of the complicated emotions, and will be with you on your journey.

I can also provide education and support around parenting concerns such as
  • Advocacy and protection at school
  • Navigating medical systems
  • Medical transition: Hormonal and surgical options for transgender and gender nonconforming youth
  • Social transition: Name change, pronoun changes, gender marker changes
  • How to talk to other family members about your child's identity
  • Reconciling your religious beliefs with your child's identity.

In the future, I also plan to offer therapeutic support groups for parents and families of LGBTQ and questioning youth. I believe that building community is the lifeline for any type of struggle.
916 E. Miller St.
Seattle, WA 98102
P: 206.745.2621
F:​ 844.364.8334
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