Gender Therapy

For the past two years, I have been working with individuals who identify as transgender. While the majority of these clients identify as female-to-male, I am also open to seeing individuals all across the gender variant spectrum, including those who identify as male-to-female, genderqueer, or those who simply want to explore their gender identity further in a counseling setting.

My approach with gender variant clients is a strengths-based one: I believe there is much to be gained in exploring the inherent resources of every individual, especially up against the difficulties that naturally arise in the lives of these clients. Ultimately, I believe the "expert" on one's gender identity and need to transition is the client. I am open to exploring each individual's particular (and possibly unusual) issues and experiences, without having an expectation about what a "typical" transgender history sounds like.

While my work with these clients can certainly involve the processes of beginning and undergoing a physical gender transition, counseling can also involve navigating interpersonal relationships, providing resources, and making referrals.

I work in collaboration with the Case Managers at Project STAR (Supporting Transgender Access to Resources), and have been a regular attendee at monthly FTMI meetings at the LGBT center for the past couple of years. I also lead a weekly FTM support group.