I have been an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community for over 25 years, joining groups and rallies in undergrad, where I majored in sociology. I read “Stone Butch Blues” by Leslie Feinberg in one of my feminist theory classes, opening my eyes to the struggle of transgender people. Years later, I had the benefit of going to a graduate school that also had queer affirming classes and panels. One of the panels they had each year was with transgender and queer identifying persons, which was very helpful in being able to see the world through their eyes. I got my degree in family therapy, and knew that I would always strive to work with those in the LGBTQIA+ community whenever possible, and I have definitely done that.
In working as a therapist, I started out working with children, and among my first clients was a transgender boy in 2nd grade. I worked at the school as a mental health therapist through an outside agency. Part of my job as this boy’s therapist was to talk to and educate his teachers and other staff about his needs in order to be a happy 7 year old, who happened to by transgender. The school was in the country, and some of the adults didn’t understand how he could have ‘decided’ he was a boy at such a young age. I had various dialogs with the teachers and staff about transgender affirming care, with good success.
Once I moved into having my own private practice, over 2 years ago, I was able to increase my availability to people of all ages in the LGBTQIA+ community. Simply listing myself as a therapist with experience in this community has brought me many clients, giving me even more experience to help (and learn from) those looking for an affirming therapist. At least 50% of my clients identify with the queer community. During my time in private practice, I have worked with a handful of people in the kink community as well as some who are polyamorous.
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