You may be here because you have had experiences in the past in which you felt misunderstood by a therapist around issues of gender, sexuality or other aspects of identity. LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy doesn’t refer to a theory or set of interventions, but rather to how the therapist approaches working with their clients. Affirmative therapists aim to support their clients through working to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. At the core of this approach is the understanding that every person’s identity should be treated with dignity, respect, and openness. We also understand that everyone has their own experiences with their identities and their own way they want to express their gender and sexuality. We work collaboratively with our clients to help them identify changes they want to make in their lives to live authentically. Whether it’s exploring and understanding your gender and/or sexual identity, navigating relationships, navigating social transitioning, understanding your values in relation to your identity, or learning how to practice self-care in our current political environment, working with an affirmative therapist can help you in the process of living an authentic and meaningful life.