Gender & Sexuality Support: Your Space to Simply Be You
Maybe you're questioning who you are, or perhaps you've known for a long time, but the world keeps asking you to explain it. You might be navigating coming out, shifting language, dysphoria, euphoria, grief, joy, confusion, or just a deep need to be seen as your full self instead of fitting yourself into a box. It's a complex journey, and you don't have to walk it alone.
You deserve a space where you don't have to fit into a box. You can just be you.
Exploring Identity: Your Authentic Movement Through the World
Gender and sexuality are about so much more than just labels. They're about how you move through the world, how you experience connection, and how you relate to your body and your deepest sense of self. My expertise in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy helps clients unpack these profound aspects of identity.
Journeys We Support:
At Violet Counseling, I provide identity-conscious support for folks at any point in their journey. You might be exploring:
- Your gender identity or expression (e.g., transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, gender questioning).
- Your sexual or romantic orientation (e.g., queer, gay, bi+, asexual, pan).
- What it means to truly belong in your body, your culture, or your significant relationships.
- How to make sense of your personal narrative in a world that may not have always made space for your truth.
Whether you're fully out, still questioning, or holding your identity as a close secret, all are welcome here.
Signs You Might Need Support: When Your Identity Feels Unsettled
It's natural for questions about gender and sexuality to arise at any stage of life. But if these questions lead to persistent discomfort or interfere with your peace, support can be incredibly helpful. As a queer-affirming therapist, I often see these signs.
Common Indicators You Could Benefit from Support:
- Feeling disconnected from your identity or unsure how to express it authentically.
- Experiencing anxiety or shame around coming out, visibility, or not fitting expectations.
- Processing grief from rejection, erasure, or identity-related trauma.
- Struggling with body image, dysphoria, or a sense of safety related to your identity.
- Navigating complex queer relationships, family dynamics, or intimacy issues.
- Wanting to explore gender or sexual orientation in a pressure-free, confidential space.
- Feeling like you’re living a version of yourself that doesn't fully fit, causing internal conflict.
How We Support Gender & Sexuality Exploration: Your Story, Your Truth
At Violet Counseling, I approach gender and sexuality not as problems to solve, but as profound stories to be honored and celebrated. Together, we will work to tell a story that centers your truth, not anyone else’s expectations, definitions, or timelines. My expertise and authoritative guidance ensure a truly supportive process.
My Approach Uses:
- Narrative Therapy: To help you reclaim your voice by telling your story free from harmful societal messages and external pressures, affirming your personal narrative.
- Affirmative, Queer-Informed Practice: My commitment is to a practice that recognizes systemic harm while profoundly celebrating queer resilience and the diversity of gender expression. This means you won't need to explain the basics; I come in affirming, curious, and ready to support your exploration.
- Somatic and Mindfulness Tools: To support cultivating a sense of safety, embodiment, and self-trust as you connect with your authentic self.
- Relational Work: To explore boundaries, belonging, intimacy, and connection on your own terms, helping you navigate both birth family and chosen family dynamics.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers! (FAQs)
You don’t need labels to begin healing. Many clients describe their identity through metaphors, feelings, or even pop culture references first. As a queer therapist, I’m fluent in the "messy middle" of self-discovery and can help you:
- Name experiences without pressure to categorize
- Process identity shifts at your own pace
- Navigate uncertainty with curiosity, not deadlines
Identity exploration isn’t exclusive to LGBTQ+ folks. Many clients realize they’re neurodivergent, trauma survivors, or simply craving deeper self-knowledge. My approach helps you:
- Distinguish societal expectations from authentic desires
- Address shame around "non-traditional" feelings
- Build vocabulary for your unique experience
As a late-blooming non-binary therapist, I specialize in:
- Grief work for lost time or straight-passing privilege
- Community navigation when queer spaces feel intimidating
- "Second adolescence" support for first-time exploration
You’re not late—you’re right on time for your story.