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LGBTQIA+ Psychotherapy

“Queer not as being about who you are having sex with, but queer as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it and has to invent and create and find a place to speak and to thrive and to live.” - Bell Hooks 

 

I provide virtual psychotherapy for LGBTQIA+ humans located in WA, ID, or FL.

 

Queer therapy at my practice empowers and nurtures the diverse ways of being that LGBTQIA+people embody by providing counseling, consultation, education, support groups, and coaching that uplifts queer, trans and gender expansive lives. All services at Courageous You are queer informed and affirming with an emphasis on queer resilience and vitality and creating safe spaces for queer folx to live their most authentic lives. This is so important to me, because as a queer person I understand the difference it makes having a therapist who gets it.

 

Here at Courageous You, I utilize strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based treatment modalities in my work with queer folx. As a queer human myself, I integrate aspects of queer theory, mindfulness and embodiment practices, sex-positive, and relationship affirming treatment, and social justice advocacy in my work. 

 

Engaged and open, my therapeutic style is grounded in intersectionality, queer liberation and compassion. Vital to the work we’ll do, is understanding how cultural and social structures impact your mental health, alongside your family of origin story that influences how you show up today. I pull from attachment theory, parts work, and many other relevant modalities as needed with each unique client I work with.

 

You’re the driver of your healing, and the expert of your own story. You set the goals of therapy, as well as the pace at which we’ll work. I value where you want to go in your work, and actively seek not to impose my own agenda onto you. The parts of you that have been abused, removed, neglected, and devalued are welcome here. 

 

Remember, you are resilient; in spite of your trauma, hardship and struggles. Each of us has the ability to heal ourselves, often with loving, boundaried and challenged support. It would be an honor to work with you and be a part of your healing journey.

How it works:

I believe it's possible to move from survival mode to a place of ease. You can thrive, live your purpose and find your joy … even in these challenging times.

 

You might be wondering what therapy with me looks like, and it’s a good question. 

 

While I bring clinical expertise, you are the expert on your own life and our collaboration in healing is everything. I show up as a real person and believe that everyone is doing the best they can, when they can. I’ll help you identify your strengths, cultivate your internal and external resources, and make concrete plans that are in line with your goals. 

 

In your therapy with me, we also look at how our world shapes us. This means looking at social/cultural factors and political influences and their influence on how you got to where you are.  At the same time, we will take a look at your unique life blueprint and how the experiences you’ve had (both the positive and the challenging ones) helped to create your current reality. 

 

I then use a mix of out-of-the-box and evidence-based practices to help my clients get to where they want to be. 

 

These May Include:

  • Parts work from the Internal Family Systems Model 

  • Somatic Techniques 

  • The Gottman Method 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing 

  • Creative Expression 

  • Identifying Self-Care and/or Spiritual Practices 

  • Narrative Therapy

 

Sessions are 50 minutes in length and are $165 USD per session or 75 minutes in length for $245 per session. I am currently in network with Regence, First Choice Health, United Health, Optum, and Kaiser in WA state, and not currently paneled with any insurances in ID or FL.

 

I have a limited number of sliding scale spots available for clients who are unable to afford the full session cost at this time. Reach out to me at info@courageousyou.us to get on the waiting list for these spots.

 

If you’re ready to start your healing journey, you can set up your free consultation with me now to see if we are a good fit. 

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Contact

Ready to get started? Contact me HERE

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