In a society that often fails to foster safety, acceptance, and equal opportunities, anyone that falls outside of the dominant culture’s cis hetero norms grapple with additional realities of rejection from friends and family, threats to employment and access to affirming medical and mental health services, and bodily safety.

To add to the mix, any unresolved internalized homophobia and transphobia lead to feelings of self-doubt, shame, and increases pressures to conform to stifling labels and inauthentic presentations.

It can be difficult to trust, love, and transition from survivor mode to simply being. Whether your questioning, exploring, planning to come out or not, are seeking gender affirming resources and need emotional support during the process, I’m here to hold space for you.