LGBTQ+ Counseling in Colorado
Counseling for those who want to feel confident in living as their authentic selves
Located in Highland Meadows Parkway | Windsor, Colorado
Figuring out who you are is hard.
Figuring out who you are in a world that says straight and cis is the only way to be can be exhausting, confusing, defeating, and infuriating.
Maybe you have always known you don’t quite “fit in.” Maybe this is something entirely new to you.
Maybe you’re searching for a term that describes how you feel, yet you’re hesitant to put a label on out of fear that it might change again in the future.
Maybe you feel torn between living life authentically as you are and the knowledge that you are going to lose support from the people you love.
Maybe you’re experiencing relief for the first time at finding an identity that fits, but you have no idea where to start with your own exploration and how to do so safely.
Nonetheless, being at odds with who you are is miserable.
The depression, anxiety, and the overwhelming sense of discomfort is impacting every facet of your life. You want something to change, but you’re also terrified of what that might look like.
Wherever you are at in your process, whether that be questioning your sexuality, trying to figure out how to come out, or navigating new relationships in an identity that fits you, you deserve a safe space to be who you are.
Give yourself a moment to feel queer joy. These experiences are possible!
Imagine being able to…
Go by a name that feels uniquely your own
Use pronouns or neopronouns that affirm how you present yourself to the world
Have a haircut, makeup, and clothing style that fits and feels good on your body
Get access to gender affirming medical care without jumping through hoops
Surround yourself with people who support, affirm, and love you as you are
Take a moment to picture what it would look like to live authentically in your queerness. Feel the joy, the peace, the settling (and maybe also the anxiety and fear!) that this brings up for you.
You deserve a space to feel all of this and more. To be able to explore your identity and present yourself entirely as your own. You are not too late, and you don’t have to figure it out all by yourself.
Why do I provide counseling for LGBTQ+ clients?
As a kid I witnessed the criticism some of my family members received about who they loved and how they identified. Not only were they hearing this from the outside world, they were hearing it from the very people that were supposed to protect and love them. It was clear that family was not a safe space, and I realized this was not unique to the people I was related to. I knew from the start of my counseling career I wanted to create a space for LGBTQ+ clients to be seen and heard and loved, especially if it was the only place these experiences could happen.
As a person who has the privilege of looking cis and straight, I know I have a lot to learn about you and your experiences. I’ve completed the Queer Competency Certification training and a certificate in gender, women, and sexuality studies, I regularly participate in consultation groups with LGBTQ+ therapists, read books and forums relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, and I have worked with queer clients for ten years. If you’re looking for someone with lived experience, that isn’t me. If you’re looking for someone that is continually learning, growing, and seeking out information to support, honor, and affirm you, I’m your gal.
Do you want the chance to feel out if we’re a good fit? Hit the free consultation button below and we can set up a time to chat!
Frequently Asked Questions About
LGBTQ+ Counseling
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Absolutely not! You might just be needing a therapy space to focus on other life concerns unrelated to your gender identity or sexual orientation. You deserve a counselor that gets it without everything being tied back to who you’re attracted to or how you identify.
Knowing that you don’t have to educate your counselor allows you to get started on the work that is most important to you. This allows you to feel better faster and find the solutions that actually work for you.
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I have had the honor of working with over 50 LGBTQ+ individuals and couples over the past 10 years. Some have been navigating the coming out process, some have simply needed access to letters for gender affirming care, and some have worked on concerns other than their identity and orientation but just needed a safe space to do so.
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A 20-minute phone consultation is free.
The fee for a 50-minute session is $140.
The fee for a 90-minute session is $280.
If you would like to see if your sessions could be covered by your heath insurance provider, please reach out to them and ask about their "out of network coverage for mental health providers." I am happy to provide you with a superbill to submit to your provider.
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Schedule your free phone consultation by clicking here.
Once we complete a free phone consultation and decide that we are a good fit to work together, we will schedule a time and a date for our first session that is convenient for you. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for your comfort.
LGBTQ+ Counseling in Windsor, Colorado can support you with:
Getting access to additional resources like personal care, social groups, and medical providers
Navigating the coming out process, figuring out how to express yourself, and how to do both of these safely
Access to letters for gender affirming procedures, like hormone blockers, HRT, and surgery
Having a space to explore names, (neo)pronouns, and ways to identify before you’re ready to share with others