LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy in Fort Collins, CO
Affirming, judgment-free therapy for LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Affirming Therapy Rooted in Respect and Understanding
As a licensed therapist, I aim to offer a space where you can explore your identity and talk openly about your experiences at your own pace.
Whether you are navigating a transition, exploring who you are, or simply looking for support that feels respectful and affirming, I work collaboratively with you to understand what you need and what feels most supportive.
LGBTQ mental health is shaped by more than individual symptoms. It is also influenced by family dynamics, cultural expectations, identity related stress, and how safe or unsafe the world has felt over time. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that your identity is not something to fix, but something to support with care, context, and respect.
What We Can Work Through Together
Coming out and identity exploration
Family rejection and acceptance
Internalized shame and self-acceptance
Discrimination and minority stress
Relationships and boundaries
Navigating healthcare and other systems
FAQs About LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
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Therapy is collaborative and moves at your pace. You won't be expected to explain or defend your identity, and you get to decide what feels important to explore.
My approach considers your experiences, relationships, and the world around you while focusing on supporting you as a whole person. You can expect a space where you feel respected, heard, and comfortable being yourself.
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Yes. Therapy can be a space to explore your identity, talk through coming out, or figure out what feels right for you. Whether you're considering coming out to yourself, family, friends, or others, we'll move at your pace.
We can work through your options, boundaries, and concerns without any pressure to make decisions before you're ready. Coming out isn't required, and there's no single right way or timeline for doing it.
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Yes. I provide affirming therapy for clients exploring their gender identity, considering gender-affirming care, or navigating the emotional and relational aspects of that process.
We can talk through your questions, concerns, relationships, and options at your pace. My role is to support you in making decisions that feel right for you, without pressure to pursue any particular treatment, timeline, or outcome.
Old Town Counseling is a private-pay practice, allowing for greater flexibility and privacy in treatment without insurance requirements influencing the course of care.
Individual therapy sessions are $200 for 50 minutes.
Superbills are available for eligible clients seeking potential out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your insurance plan.