Trans and LGBTQIA+

I recently was made aware of this book, To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults by Jess T. Dugan.  This book is the result of five years of work by photographer Jess T. Dugan and social worker…

Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Medical Care For adults (18 +) in CA: I provide evaluations & letters of support for gender affirming medical care. I accept San Diego Medi-Cal. For everyone else, there will be a one time fee for this service. Contact…

This Disability Pride month I am reflecting on the reality that we are all only temporarily able bodied. I admit that this is not something that occurred to me until the pandemic. Isn’t that wild? And I know that I am not alone in this…

In honor of Pride month I want to talk about gender identity & the reality that there have been more than two genders recognized across the world, on each continent (except Antarctica), & throughout history. Identities such as transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, agender & others…

As we enter another PRIDE month, I think a few things are always worthy of being talked about each year. Supporting LGBTQIA+ people and communities is important year-round. This means using your power and privilege to stand up for queer folks even when they are…

I consider my therapy office a safe space, and I even have a sign that says it’s a safe space. But what exactly does this mean? It means that I am aware of the need to create a sense of safety for my clients to…