Bodies, Gender & Sexuality
I am passionate about supporting all people experiencing questions, difficulties, and distress associated with their bodies, gender and sexuality. This includes people living with illness and disability, intersex people and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Non-binary, Transgender, Queer and Asexual or any other sexuality or gender.
Besides working with individuals to improve health and wellbeing, I am actively involved in supporting the human rights of all people and refuting any justification for discrimination based on people's bodies, abilities, gender, or sexuality.
I value and respect all abilities, ages, beliefs, cultures, genders, identities, relationships, and sexualities, and I am committed to providing everyone with a relaxed, supportive, and affirming therapy environment.
Common presentations include:
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Relationships with bodies, including body dysmorphia, disordered eating, excessive exercise,
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Intersex bodies and experiences of stigma, discrimination, and harm due to sex characteristics,
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Living with a disability,
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Managing changes due to illness or disability,
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Aging and chronic health,
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Gender, sexuality and identity,
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Gender transition experiences, including making decisions about social, medical, or legal transition steps,
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Homophobia, transphobia, and other phobias,
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Stigma and gender and sexual minority stress,
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Coming out experiences, fear of rejection and social isolation,
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Safe and healthy relationships, parenting, and family experiences,
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Queer joy, pride, and celebration,
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Sexual intimacy, sexual health and living with HIV,
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Invisibility and intersectionality.