lgbtq+ affirming therapy in athens, ga for queer and trans adults

investment

  • $150 - 60 minute individual sessions / $200 - 60 minute couples sessions 
  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance. Many clients use HSA or FSA funds for payment. I can provide superbills for those seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Mentaya is a service some clients use to simplify reimbursement.​

sexual orientation

You may be questioning a long-held identity, integrating multiple labels, or noticing that your relational patterns no longer align with how you understand yourself. Exploration of sexual orientation often involves both clarity and complexity. With over a decade of professional experience in sexual health and LGBTQ+ advocacy at the University of Georgia, I bring clinical depth and cultural fluency to this work. I support queer and trans adults navigating coming out, internalized shame, evolving partnerships, and the nuanced impact of Southern religious and cultural messaging. Together, we examine romantic and sexual attraction within the context of attachment history, family systems, and intersecting identities. Asexuality and other less visible orientations are affirmed as valid and whole.

trans & gender-expansive identities

Gender exploration is rarely linear. It can involve shifts in embodiment, language, relationships, and long-term vision. I work with queer and trans adults navigating social transition, hormone replacement therapy, surgical decision-making, legal name changes, and evolving partnership dynamics. Therapy offers space to process dysphoria, resilience, grief, and agency without having to simplify your experience. LGBTQ+ therapy is collaborative and reflective. Many queer and trans clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults who want structured support as they make intentional decisions about how they live and relate.

getting started

​If you are interested in LGBTQ+ therapy, the best way to begin is by email. Please include your availability and preference for in-person or online sessions. We will schedule a complimentary 15-minute video consultation via HIPAA-compliant Google Meet to discuss logistics and determine fit.