You don't have to explain or defend who you are.
LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMING THERAPY · WALTHAM, MA
A space to explore identity, navigate relationships, set boundaries, and show up as yourself. No labels, explanations, or performances required.
You don't have to have it all figured out.
Maybe you've known who you are for years. Maybe you're questioning. Maybe the language that once felt right doesn't quite fit anymore. Or maybe your identity isn't what brought you to therapy at all.
You deserve a place where your identity is respected, your experiences are taken seriously, and you're free to explore without pressure.
Your identity isn't a problem to solve.
You might be in the right place if...
You're exploring gender or sexuality
You're learning to set boundaries
You're navigating coming out or disclosure
You're working through shame or self-doubt
Family expectations feel overwhelming
You want support beyond identity-related concerns
WHAT AFFIRMING THERAPY MEANS
More than a rainbow on a website.
Affirming therapy means respecting your name, pronouns, identity, and autonomy. It means recognizing the impact of discrimination, family expectations, and systemic barriers without treating your identity as something that needs to change.
THERAPY FOR MORE THAN YOUR IDENTITY
Because being LGBTQIA+ isn't your entire personality.
Maybe you're here for anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationships, or figuring out what comes next. Your identity will always be respected, but it doesn't have to be the focus of every session.
You get to decide what matters in therapy.
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Not at all! You get to decide if, when, how, and to whom you share your identity. Therapy can be a space to explore those decisions without pressure or expectations.
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You don't need to have a label or a clear answer. We can explore what you're experiencing, what feels meaningful to you, and what questions you're holding without rushing toward a particular conclusion.
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Absolutely! You can come to therapy for anxiety, relationships, stress, perfectionism, life transitions, or anything else you'd like support with. Your identity doesn't have to be the focus of our work.
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Yes! I provide affirming therapy for children and teens, including those exploring gender, sexuality, identity, relationships, and family dynamics.
For minors, we'll discuss confidentiality, caregiver involvement, and the limits of privacy so that everyone understands what to expect.
A few things you might be wondering...
You don't have to shrink yourself to belong.
Come as you are. Even if you're still figuring out who that is.