LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Concord,NC
Online Therapy throughout North Carolina
Growing up existing in a world that treats you as different, wrong, or broken leads to isolation, confusion, and pain. As a queer person with lived experience, I offer my clients a safe environment to heal their trauma, explore their identity, and reclaim an authentic life built on their own terms.
Is LGBTQIA+ therapy right for you?
You walk down the sidewalk with your head down not making eye contact. You stare at that colorful shirt or new jewelry wondering if you’ll ever be able to wear them in public. Your boss dead names you. Your coworker assumes your partner’s gender. You’re denied housing, resources, or medical care for “reasons.”
Living with an identity that is different from what society believes is acceptable is often isolating, dangerous, and traumatizing. Being attacked for your hairstyle, clothes, or even the way you talk. Watching politicians debate your basic human rights. Feeling misunderstood and judged by just about everyone around you.
Growing up LGBTQIA+ for most people means not being understood, not having supportive or safe families, being bullied for being different, and even experiencing neglect and abuse. Sadly, surviving this kind of childhood is not even the end of it.
Moving into adulthood, you are not only still exposed to harmful people, ideologies, and systems, but you have to navigate years of childhood trauma and internalized fears that something is wrong with you.
How trauma therapy for LGBTQIA+ can help you!
Not feeling safe or accepted forces us to use our survival skills. Masking our true selves has literally saved our lives. But years of denying our own authenticity creates tension, and our unhealed trauma wears down our body, mind, and spirit.
As a queer person, I grew up in an environment that tried to force me to be someone I am not and punished me for not conforming. I am able to provide personal validation and understanding for my LGBTQIA+ clients.
I help my clients embrace their authentic, nonconforming selves and support them through healing a lifetime of trauma, releasing harmful internal messages, and taking back control of their life.
If you have been searching for a safe space to heal trauma and reclaim your identity, schedule your free consultation today. I can’t wait to meet you!
Trauma therapy for LGBTQIA+: Frequently Asked Questions
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Feeling safe with your therapist is essential to the therapy process. As most trauma comes from unsafe people, it is important to find a therapist that will not repeat or expand that harm.
Take the time to speak with a potential therapist before beginning therapy. Ask them questions about their views on marginalized communities, politics, legislation, and current events. Pay attention to their respect of your preferred name or pronouns. Ask them to share about trainings or experience they have with LGBTQIA+ clients.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation with me, fill out this form. I’d be happy to answer any questions and discuss any needs you have for the therapy space!
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1.) New Client Interest FormIf you are interested in beginning therapy, complete the new client interest form to get started! Simply fill in your contact information and what is bringing you to therapy. You can select how you prefer I connect with you from email, a phone call, or a video call. If you choose a video call, you will be provided with the direct link to schedule when you would like to meet.
2.) Connection/Consultation
I will reach out as soon as possible via phone or email to connect with you. If you scheduled a video consultation, you will be sent a link for the day/time you selected to meet via a HIPAA-compliant interface. However we connect, this is a great opportunity to review your goals, answer any questions, and feel out our compatibility to make sure this is the best therapeutic fit.
3.) Intake Process
If you decide to move forward with therapy, I will send you a link to complete intake paperwork and to set up your client portal. From there you will be able to schedule your first session. Your client portal provides access to your documents, invoices, and scheduling needs.
4.) First Appointment
Your initial appointment is focused on learning more about you, exploring your emotions and experiences, and collaborating on your goals for therapy. Make sure you are in a private, comfortable space and get ready to take your first step towards healing and growth!
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Session Rates:
30-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7560-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
90-min Online Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225
Debit, credit, and HSA/FSA payments are accepted. -
Debit, credit, and HSA/FSA payments are accepted.
All services are private pay only. Insurance is not accepted. Superbills are not provided.
What are the benefits of self pay?
Insurance companies require access to client records, mandate what must be disclosed in notes, regulate diagnoses, and dictate type/length of treatment.
When you pay out of pocket, you are guaranteed complete control and privacy over your own treatment.
You should feel safe to discuss your identity, personal choices, and life experience with your therapist. No third party or insurance company should be privy to your most personal details.
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When beginning therapy, weekly 60-minute sessions are most effective. This helps create consistency, accountability, and the ability to best measure progress. Many clients find this helpful for the first 3-6 months. Once you feel confident in your progress, sessions are typically reduced to every other week. The timeline looks different for everyone, and we will collaborate together on ensuring your therapy is most effective for you.
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Clients are able to schedule sessions via their own client portal. You can schedule week to week or a few weeks out. If you prefer meeting at the same day/time every week, I can block that time for you as long as you show up for your sessions. We can also discuss different scheduling options during our consultation call.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and re-scheduled sessions will be subject to a full charge if not received at least 24 hours in advance. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time. If you are able to reschedule within the same week, the late cancellation fee will be dropped.