LGBTQIA+ Inclusive and Affirming
At The Inner Path I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages, including providing referral letters for gender affirming care and connecting clients to community resources. As a licensed professional counselor, school advocate, ally and LGBTQIA+ parent I recognize both the beauty and struggle to live authentically in a world that too often marginalizes queer and trans voices. I also understand the unique challenges that queer and questioning individuals face including identity exploration and coming out, internalized shame, limited access to gender-affirming care, and finding acceptance and belonging. For those whose identities intersect with other marginalized experiences, these challenges can be even more complex. My work is rooted in advocacy, empowerment, and hope.

Services Offered
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Individual & couples therapy for LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and elders
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Weekly youth support groups and educational support groups for parents
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Identity exploration for those questioning or coming out
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Letters for gender-affirming care for transition-related treatment
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Caregiver support to help affirm and strengthen connections with queer children
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Resilience & coping skills for managing discrimination, stress, and life transitions

LGBTQIA+ Resources
Hotlines:
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Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860, translifeline.org
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National Suicide Hotline - 988
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Emergency Mobile Crisis Services - 211
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The Trevor Project - call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678, thetrevorproject.org
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LGBT National Help Center - 888-843-4564, lgbthotline.com
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The 988 Lifeline - Call 988 and press 3 for an LGBTQI trained crisis counselor, text PRIDE to 988, 988lifeline.org
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Crisis Text Line - text "HOME" to 741-741, crisistextline.org
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INARA Helpline: 71-QTM-INARA - an LGBTQ+ Muslim helpline
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Blackline: 800-604-5841 - a helpline that prioritizes LGBTQ+ BIPOC.
Resources:
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LGBTQ+ Center Directory - lbgtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters
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Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services - portal.ct.gov
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PFLAG - a great resource for members and families - https://pflaghartford.org/
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Queer youth groups in CT for ages 9-24 - https://www.qplusct.org/groups
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West Hartford Pride - https://westhartfordpride.org/
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Southington Pride - https://southingtonpride.org/
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Middletown Pride - https://www.middletownpride.org/



