Trans and LGBTQIA+

In honor of LGBTQIA+ history month, here is a quote from James Baldwin was a gay, Black American writer and civil rights activist: “I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hate so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they…

  🌈 May 24th is Pansexual Visibility Day 🌈 Today, is a day to celebrate and acknowledge those that identify as pansexual. The term Pansexual derives from the Greek word for “all” and pansexual people are attracted to people of all genders, whether cisgender, transgender,…

Let’s talk mental health among gender diverse folks and spread some factual knowledge. Trans and non-binary individuals have higher rates of mental health issues, starting in childhood because of minority stress, barriers to care, and discrimination/violence. Research shows that rates of mental illness are even…

Myth: Gender can be defined a “biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth” (per the current administration). Fact: Sex assigned at birth (what is recorded on the birth certificate) generally falls into two categories based on the doctor’s observation of the infant’s genitalia. However,…

Sadie and I stand in solidarity with our trans, non-binary and intersex community members. You are valid, you are seen, and you are loved, just because you exist. Just as you are. We will keep fighting for you!

In need of a letter for gender affirming healthcare? For adults in California: I provide evaluations & letters of support for gender affirming medical care (hormones and/or surgery). I charge a one-time fee or accept San Diego Medi-Cal to cover this service. Here’s my process…