Gender Identity and Transition Support
Understanding and Support for Navigating Gender and Transition related concerns such as:
Questioning Your Gender Identity: Understanding your gender or coming to terms with transgender, nonbinary, intersex or other identities
Navigating Transition: Support and resources as you start or continue social and/or medical transition
***I am happy to write letters of support for clients pursuing gender affirming surgeries or hormones***
Facing Adversity: Navigating challenges and discrimination you might face as a gender minority and member of a marginalized group of people
Informed and affirming counseling for gender identity
You may be:
Questioning your identity or open to exploring other ways of expressing yourself or your gender
Feeling uncomfortable with aspects of your body, not feeling like yourself when looking in the mirror
or experiencing gender dysphoriaFeeling ostracized or scared of losing friends, family or connections to faith communities
Experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental/emotional distress
Seeking an affirming, understanding counselor for issues unrelated to your gender identity and sexuality
At Vibrant Heart you can expect to:
Be valued and accepted for your unique strengths, passions and self-expression
Feel free to explore what YOU believe and discover the beliefs and ideals you inherited from your family,
communities and societyGain insight into unconscious motivations that have guided your decisions and find the empowerment to choose the intentions and direction for your life
Receive supportive resources for managing anxiety, intense emotions, and difficult relationships