I have successfully been a vital part of treatment for a rather large LGBTQ+ population in my area, since I went into private practice six years ago. I have now developed an even larger niche with the LGBTQ+ community by word of mouth and referrals, after opening my own solo practice three years ago. I am confident that I can help treat even more clients in the LGBTQ+ community, if I am allowed to be in the network of OutCare. It is very difficult for LGBTQ+ clients to find competent medical/mental health care, and even more difficult to be able to trust their provider. I excel at building rapport and helping each one of my clients feel safe/trust me, so that they can be vulnerable enough to receive the best treatment available to them. I have also helped many clients become eligible to receive HRT and other gender-affirming care, by collaborating with their medical doctors and providing necessary treatment/documentation to get the services approved. I have a vast knowledge of resources that might not be available to many LGBTQ+ individuals, due to the conservative area in which we reside.