Specialty
Identity &
LGBTQIA+
You deserve a space where you don't have to explain or defend who you are. Here, your identity is welcomed and affirmed while we explore whatever you'd like to work on.
Does this sound familiar?
A place you don’t have to explain yourself
Exploring identity can bring joy, grief, fear and freedom all at once — especially when the world around you isn't always safe.
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Questioning your sexuality or gender
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Navigating coming out to family or work
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Feeling caught between cultures or communities
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Minority stress or experiences of discrimination
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Relationship or family tension around identity
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Feeling like you don’t belong anywhere
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Body image or dysphoria concerns
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Wanting a therapist who just gets it
How therapy can help
Gentle tools, proven methods
We’ll choose an approach that fits you — often a blend — and adjust as we learn what works.
Affirming
Affirmative therapy
Care that celebrates your identity rather than questioning it.
Narrative
Narrative therapy
Tell your story on your own terms and challenge harmful narratives.
Family
Family & relationship work
Support for conversations with partners, parents and loved ones.
What progress can look like
More room to be you
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You feel at home in yourself
Less shame and more pride in who you are.
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Relationships feel safer
Clearer boundaries and deeper connection with the people who matter.
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You find community
A stronger sense of belonging and support.
From the journal
For finding yourself
Questions
Questions about identity work
Can’t find your answer? Ask during your free consultation — there are no silly questions.
Are your clinicians LGBTQIA+ affirming?
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Do you write letters for gender-affirming care?
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Can teens come on their own?
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Do I have to talk about identity?
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If you’re having thoughts of harming yourself or feel unsafe right now, please don’t wait for an appointment.
Begin here
Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm
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