Gender Affirming Therapy
Need help understanding your gender? We can support you.
You may also be the parent or partner of a trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person.
Perhaps you need guidance in navigating the relationship with your loved one as they undergo the physically and emotionally demanding process of transitioning. From terminology to gender-affirming care to community support, you may be in search of a mental health clinician who can provide information and insight.
When you’re trans, it can feel as though you’re both invisible and constantly on display.
All of this feels more manageable if you can have someone affirm your experience and gain access to safe avenues for transition. And if you’re the parent or partner of someone who is gender-nonconforming, it’s important to be assured that your loved one is okay but may need support as they explore and manifest their authentic gender identity.
How can I find help with my gender identity?
As you come to vital conclusions about who you are and how you want to express your gender identity, therapy can validate and normalize your experience.
Gender counseling and trans-affirming therapies provide you with emotional support around your transition and help you establish the clinical resources needed to help you feel safe and secure throughout the process.
Adhering to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s (WPATH) Standard of Care, we will affirm that you or your child know what is true of your identity and what is right for your body.
Our team of clinicians does not approach gender counseling with a prescriptive narrative; instead, we are here to support and inform your choices as you explore your gender identity.
As such, we use the therapist-client relationship and a solution-focused model to help you achieve your goals for counseling and gender transition.
Our Therapy Specialties
Are you questioning your gender identity?
Do you, your child, or your partner identify as trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming? Have you struggled to feel seen or understood by family members or loved ones who have questioned your choices?
Perhaps you’re starting to question your gender identity and don’t even know where to begin. It may feel as though there are endless barriers in the way of you examining the questions you have about yourself. And even if you have already come to a conclusion about transitioning, you may not have access to the necessary resources or support networks that are essential to the process.
The gender therapists and mental health specialists at Arrive Therapy are here to provide help and support.
Coping with Emotional and Psychological Distress? You're Not Alone.
There are estimated to be 1.4 million trans adults in the United States. We can only assume that this number will continue to skyrocket as gender norms shift and we, as a society gain more awareness about what it means to fall under gender-nonconforming categories.
We also know that instances of psychological distress and social isolation in the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community are reduced when we have familial support and the acceptance of society at large.
Yet, it is estimated that 81.7 percent of respondents reported serious suicidal ideation in their lifetimes, which is significantly higher than that of the general population.
This number reflects the unfortunate reality that all of us have internalized the transphobic messaging we observe in the media and the strict, religious ideologies that create our ethical and social codes.
There exists a need in our culture to adhere to the cisgender binary, and anyone who veers from it is often considered threatening and subjected to social stigma. As a result, many of us choose to hide our identities due to fear of repercussions at home, at work, or in society at large.
As you embark on the journey of exploring your gender identity, you may not have had proper support, information, or models for transitioning. You may have worried about associating with a community that continues to be marginalized, pathologized, and victimized by violence.
With gender counseling, it’s possible to emerge as your authentic self and assert your needs.
With gender affirming therapy, it’s possible to emerge as your authentic self and assert your needs.
“The therapists are genuine, empathetic, and generous, and always stocked with the best snacks :) I would highly recommend Arrive for individual and family therapy.”
— FRANKIE, Client
We do a lot more than gender affirming care.
Considering gender therapy? Here's what you need to know.
I’m concerned about the cost of gender-affirming counseling.
If you’re concerned about the cost of therapy, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a free, 20-minute consult. During the consult, we will discuss your needs, the cost of therapy, as well as ideas and resources to get you started on your journey. If cost remains an issue after our initial conversation, we can refer you to trans-affirming therapists in the area who offer counseling services at a reduced cost.
I want to go to a gender counselor but would prefer to see someone who takes my insurance.
At Arrive Therapy, we have extensive training in gender counseling and trans-affirming approaches—in fact, most of our therapists identify as queer, gender queer, trans, or nonbinary. Because of this degree of experience and specialization, we’re confident that gender counseling at Arrive can get you much farther more quickly, potentially saving you time and frustration in the long run.
We also have methods to get all or partial reimbursement from your insurance.
Gender counseling can work in conjunction with your regular therapist.
As another option, if you’re currently working with a therapist in your network, we find that gender counseling can be highly effective in partnership with general psychotherapy. If you’re interested in having monthly or biweekly gender counseling sessions to supplement your existing therapy regimen, we’re certainly willing to coordinate with you.
I’m looking for someone who will challenge my transgender status or for a clinician that will assess my child to confirm that they’re truly trans.
The main goal of therapy is to get you to trust and embody your most genuine self. Our initial appointment includes an intake, which is a thorough gender assessment with key questions that will help you explore your identity. And, of course, while not all of the answers are conclusive, they can provide your therapist with a strong idea of what you need and how to get there. Our therapists are invested in providing our trans clients with a safe therapeutic space where affirmation and exploration are key. And our only agenda is to provide you with the tools that will allow you to navigate and discover the identity and lifestyle that will allow you to be most comfortable in your own skin.
Embrace Your Authentic Self: Find Support on Your Gender Journey
If you, your partner, or your child have identified as trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming, counseling at Arrive Therapy can provide you with tools and resources to affirm your experience. To schedule a free, 20-minute consultation or find out more about how we can help, email us at info@arrivetherapy.com or visit our Contact Form to get in touch.
“Came here with my trans and gay teens and received really good care, really good customer service. Thankful to have found somewhere like this near me. We tried other counseling groups and therapists who weren't trans/gay and who didn't really understand the complexities of what my kids needed in therapy. Thanks.”
-Richard, parent of client
