LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in Delaware & Pennsylvania
Your identity isn’t the problem - but it’s been treated like one for way too long.
Maybe it’s happened in way so obvious that it hurts.
Or in ways so subtle, it left you questioning whether you were making it up in your own mind.
Family members who keep introducing your partner as “your friend” instead of acknowledging your relationship
Teachers or coworkers who misgendered you, then over-apologized, leaving you feeling like you have to reassure them
Friends who said “I support you,” and then disappeared
Navigating all of this, while feeling exhausted from constantly filtering yourself, deciding just how much of yourself it’s safe to show.
It’s a lot to carry, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
In therapy with me, you get to practice taking up space without apology—even if the rest of the world hasn’t made that easy.
As someone who’s part of the queer community too, I know: most of the pain doesn’t come from being who you are—it comes from the way the world has treated you for it.
The pressure to stay small, to scan every room for safety, to carry yourself like an apology—it’s real. And it’s exhausting.
You’re not broken for feeling anxious or disconnected. You’ve been surviving in ways that make sense, even if they don’t feel good anymore.
When we work together, you don’t have to over-explain yourself. You don’t have to teach me why it’s complicated. You just get to show up exactly as you are—messy, growing, figuring it out—and be met with realness, respect, and care.
In our sessions:
You’ll have a place where all of you is welcome. A place to lay down the armor you’ve had to carry for too long. Together, we’ll create the space for healing, self-trust, and the kind of belonging that doesn’t require you to leave any parts of yourself behind.
Whatever you’re looking to work though - untangling family dynamics, exploring your gender identity or sexuality more deeply, navigating coming out (or coming out again), processing religious trauma, or grieving the spaces and people who can’t meet you - we’ll go at your pace. Sometimes that means digging into the big stuff; sometimes it might mean just giving your nervous system the breathing room it’s been craving.
I’ll bring in metaphors that help the messy parts make sense, imagery to help you reconnect to your body (even if that feels miles away right now), and simple nervous system tools that help you feel safer, not just talk about it.
This isn’t about “fixing” anything about you. It’s about making space for all the parts of you that were never broken to begin with.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, therapy can help you…
Let go of the shame or guilt about who you are, and stop feeling like you need to apologize for it
Set boundaries that protect your peace, so you can stop over-explaining yourself and start feeling more in control
Explore and embrace your gender identity on your own terms, without the pressure to fit into anyone else’s idea of who you should be
Explore your sexuality at your own pace, without pressure to label or explain, so you can finally feel comfortable in your skin
Build trust in yourself, so you can feel confident and proud of who you are—even if others don’t get it
I support LGBTQIA+ folks through…
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Individual Therapy
We’ll work through the layers of your experiences, exploring identity, relationships, and the tools that will help you feel more grounded and authentic.
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Relationship Therapy
We’ll work through the unique dynamics that come with navigating relationships in a world that isn’t always supportive.
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Online Therapy
Therapy that fits your life, so you can get support from home, without the hassle of traveling or fitting into a schedule that doesn’t work for you.
You deserve to be exactly who you are - out loud, and in full color. Therapy can be the space where you finally get to say, ‘This is me—and I’m not asking for permission anymore.’
Frequently asked questions about LGBTQ therapy
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As a queer therapist, I bring lived experience and deep understanding to our work together, along with my clinical education and experience of working with other clients. I’m committed to providing a space where you will never be asked to justify who you are, and where you will never be judged. Period.
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Absolutely. Many people come to therapy feeling isolated, whether it’s from their family, their community, or even themselves. In therapy, we’ll work on building self-trust and finding connection—whether that’s within yourself, in your relationships, or with others who understand your experience.
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Therapy is a space to explore those questions in a way that feels safe and affirming. Whether you're questioning, exploring, or need support as you navigate your identity, we can work together to help you understand yourself more fully, at your own pace.
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First of all, I am so sorry that you’ve had that experience. I wish that wasn’t a reality for so many of my client, and I take a really proactive approach to making sure you never feel that way with me. I operate from client-centered approach, which means you are always in control. I welcome feedback - both positive and negative. If something isn’t working, we’ll adjust together, and your comfort is always the priority.
Please feel free to review my general FAQ page here as well for additional answers to common questions about therapy overall.
