Gender Counseling
On Pause
Your life feels like it is on pause. What used to be passing thoughts have become insurmountable, constantly bouncing around in your mind, distracting you, overwhelming you–what is gender? Who am I? I wish my body looked different? What does this mean?
Sleep is restless, and the anxiety is all-consuming. You can’t stop thinking, “Will I ever be able to be who I truly feel I am?”
Perhaps you keep searching for the right words to explain these feelings, the right way. But searching only results in more questions and sometimes more confusion. There is so much information out there; it’s overwhelming!
Some feelings and thoughts may make you worry, leaving you in a state of shame and guilt. Sometimes it’s so hard to get anything done–frozen.
The Labels
Questions of gender are tough to sort out on your own. Many of us were not taught how to talk about gender or given the language to describe and understand how social systems influence experiences of gender in our society and how that affects us as an individual. Sometimes counseling can provide a safe space to talk about and develop the language to express how we think and feel about our gender/gender expression; as well as, how our gender experience is a part of the systems in our life.
Whether you have been out for years or are exploring your options, it doesn’t matter the label you use. You deserve to have the authentic life you dream of for yourself and a space to explore how you think and feel.
A desire to find answers may have led you to this point, or maybe perhaps overwhelm? Whatever the reason counseling may be an option for you to try to find the answers you are looking for.
What is Gender Counseling?
Similar to individual therapy, I utilize a therapeutic relationship to work on the identified goals that you set for yourself, at the pace that you establish.
In counseling we hope to unpack, understand, and express your thoughts and feels as they apply to your life and goals. You will receive guidance, empathy, and new skills to assist you in this process.
If your gender journey involves medical interventions, you will be provided competent and swift letter writing for these procedures.
Begin by Making a Connection
Imagine feeling at ease in your body while feeling fearless in your voice. Truly confident in who you are and confident in your relationships with your family and friends.
Imagine having the words to describe how you think and feel without struggle, many people describe that anxiety doesn’t have as much of a hold on them anymore.
Imagine having the extra energy to enjoy in hobbies or make friends. What if life wasn’t such a struggle anymore.
The person you wish you could be, your authentic self, can be a reality. Many folx find tremendous benefit from counseling in their lives.
Be you 100% of the time.
There is no better time to begin being the authentic self you imagine. We all have hopes and dreams for how we wish our life to go in the future, and although at times it might seem far off, I wounder if, with support, that dream could become a reality.
You deserve to have the life you envision for yourself.
You can make this first step; reach out now for a free-of-charge consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.