Live a more authentic life.
LGBTQ Therapy Seattle
Gender & Sexuality Exploration for People-pleasers
You’re allowed to be who you want to be. You just have to give yourself permission to embody that person.
You don’t feel connected to your body or sense of self. You wake up every day feeling confused about who you are or who you are attracted to. You don’t tell your family for fear of being rejected or criticized. You don’t feel safe in the world to openly express yourself. So when you interview for jobs, you keep your appearance tame. When you meet new people, you censor yourself while you assess for safety. You don’t tell your family that your pronouns have changed. You aren’t certain about who you’re attracted to, so dating is complicated. You’re not even sure if you’re allowed to claim a specific identity.
Your social media is full of saved videos on gender or sexual identities that you feel drawn to but haven’t fully explored. You wonder what it would be like to wear what you want, date who you want, and be who you want without that inner critic saying “you’re doing it wrong.” You’ve been wanting to join inclusive communities, but fear that something about you isn’t good enough. This all prevents you from seeking friendship and community with others, which feels isolating. You wonder if it’s possible to truly know who you are and to be happy with that one day.
Let’s identify what’s truly important to you…then find a way to embrace it.
LGBTQ therapy Seattle is the right fit for you if:
You’re questioning your gender and/or sexuality
You’ve identified your gender and/or sexuality but struggle to embrace it
You don’t feel supported by loved ones
You want to join queer communities but have fears about doing so
You don’t feel good enough in general
You worry how your gender and/or sexual identities will impact your relationships
You worry that you’re a burden to others
If this resonates, then you’re in the right place. I’ll support and guide you through making sense of your gender and sexuality, while navigating tricky relationships, and finding new community. You’ll know therapy is working when you feel more connected to your body and gender expression, feel more aligned in your identity, confidently communicate boundaries to loved ones, and feel connected to community and/or new friendships.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
LGBTQ therapy Seattle can help you:
Heal past traumas
Whether you’ve always known your identity or have recently discovered it, we will explore how childhood and past relationships shaped your sense of self and ability to show up authentically. You will learn how to fully express yourself and heal traumas that may be keeping you stuck in an old identity or feeling fearful of embracing your true one.
Embrace your full self
You will become more clear on who you are and how you want to show up in the world and in your relationships. You will learn how to manage fears and doubts about yourself while growing more comfortable in your own skin. Together, we will explore ways to safely rebel against systems that try to prevent you from living loudly and securely.
Create new relationships
Whatever your goals are in building community and lasting relationships, we will focus on tools to get you there. You may try new activities, clubs, dating, and queer events, all while being supported and having a space to process your experiences. You’ll learn communication and boundary tools to ensure your loved ones can care for you in the way you need.
Common questions about LGBTQ therapy Seattle:
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This really depends on each person’s needs and traumas. In general I work from a feminist, attachment, and emotionally-focused lens. Which means we explore how your gender and sexuality impact how you engage with the world, how you are in relationships, and how you process or avoid emotional needs.
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I help you address the unique struggles and barriers that the queer community face socially and politically, while helping you heal from your own family and relationship issues. This includes understanding and embracing whatever identities you connect with.
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A therapeutic space that’s inclusive and safe for all genders and gender-fluid people. This therapy helps you process your gender identity and how to engage with the world and your loved ones as whatever gender you feel aligned with.