Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride: Affirming Care and Community at Her Time Therapy
- Her Time Therapy Team
- Jun 18
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 25
At Her Time Therapy, we believe that celebrating Pride means more than just rainbow flags and encouraging words. It means showing up, speaking out, and offering truly affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community every single day.
As a feminist practice committed to inclusion and justice, we invited our team to reflect on what LGBTQIA+ affirming care looks like in their practice. They shared how they support queer clients and what they believe allies should know or do. Together, these voices reflect the strength, courage, and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community. We honor both the ongoing fight for equity and the joy of living authentically.
We’re proud to share this collection of thoughts from our team. This serves as a reminder that you are seen, you are valued, you are loved, and you are never alone.
Reflections From Our Team
Meagan Clark, MA LPC NCC BC-TMH
As the founder of Her Time Therapy, I’ve built a practice rooted in feminist values that intentionally includes the LGBTQIA+ community.
For me, feminism must always be trans-inclusive. True feminist counseling supports not just cisgender women, but also trans women, nonbinary individuals, men, and anyone across the gender spectrum who has been harmed by the patriarchy. Many have experienced systemic gender-based oppression.
I’ve supported clients through gender identity exploration and written letters for gender-affirming care. I remain committed to ongoing training as both a provider and clinical supervisor. LGBTQIA+ affirming care is not optional; it’s a vital part of practicing ethically and doing no harm.
As therapists and allies, it’s our responsibility to show clearly where we stand. We want everyone around us to know they are safe, seen, and celebrated as their full, authentic selves.
Lesley Fulton (she/her), MA LPCC
As a queer therapist, I approach my LGBTQIA+ clients with compassion and a focus on inclusivity. I want to ensure that everyone I work with feels seen and embraced in their identities.
Affirming care means encouraging people to take up space in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is especially important for those who might think they are "not queer enough" to have a voice. As a bisexual person, I've felt that way too. I've learned that my identity is celebrated within our community, which encourages me to show up authentically. This, in turn, creates braver spaces for others.
Given the current frightening sociopolitical climate, transgender and gender nonconforming individuals face significant challenges. I offer support to my queer clients by acknowledging the injustices they confront each day. I often remind clients of the powerful words from Audre Lorde:
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence; it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."
I strive to embody this value for myself, ensuring that I am equipped to support my clients. It’s essential to decolonize my approach to therapy. I avoid pathologizing symptoms and instead foster growth-focused relationships.
Queer individuals are beautiful, creative, and courageous. They deserve safety as they navigate life. My role as a queer affirming therapist is to help LGBTQIA+ clients feel supported in their experiences. This helps them to show up authentically in their lives.
To allies looking for ways to help the queer community, I encourage you to call out prejudice. Proclaim that TRANS LIVES MATTER. Additionally, remember that Pride originated as a protest led by trans women of color. The ability to celebrate this joyful month is thanks to the strength of trans individuals, and they need our support now more than ever. Use your privilege to protect trans lives.
Shana Dobson (she/they), MA LPC
Julie Noyes (she/her), MA LPC NCC
I believe my clients are the experts on their own lives. I strive to operate from the "platinum rule": treat others the way THEY want to be treated.
Every person's story is unique. As a therapist focused on religious trauma, I realize how many religious groups have harmed LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am honored to support them in their healing journey.
Allies must do their own work in this space. They should read LGBTQIA+ voices and listen from a place of open-heartedness. When someone shares their lived experiences, it is vital to believe them.
Lauren Veazey (she/her), MA LPCC NCC
As a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman, I cannot fully understand the layered discrimination faced by many LGBTQIA+ individuals. This includes people who also experience racism, ableism, xenophobia, and other intersecting forms of oppression. However, I do recognize my privilege, and I care deeply about creating a therapeutic environment where every aspect of you is celebrated.
Affirming care means honoring both grief and joy. It acknowledges exhaustion and pride, complexity and beauty. Therapy should be a place where you feel seen, empowered in your identity, and reminded that you are unconditionally loved and accepted—every part of you.
Selina Markiewicz (she/her), MA LPCC NCC
As a mental health counselor, I am committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Every person deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their identity, process their experiences, and be fully seen and heard.
My approach involves building authentic relationships through active listening, empowerment, and creative expression. I honor the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community and recognize the unique challenges many face, from discrimination to navigating identity and relationships.
If you seek support for mental health concerns or simply need a space to be yourself, I am here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect.
Amy Moulton (she/her), MA LPCC
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, accepted, and supported. This is particularly challenging for LGBTQIA+ individuals, who often face judgment and oppression from society, family, and government.
I aim to create a positive, open, and trusting space where my clients feel celebrated for who they are and encouraged to live authentically.
As an ally and activist who cares about the LGBTQIA+ community, I believe affirming care extends beyond therapy sessions. Advocating for equal rights and treatment for marginalized groups is essential. Marsha P. Johnson said:
“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us."
This highlights the interconnectedness of our struggles for equality.
Affirming Therapy for Your Journey
If you’re seeking a safe and supportive space to explore your identity, navigate life’s challenges, or heal from past harm, individual therapy can be a powerful step forward. At Her Time Therapy, our queer-affirming clinicians are here to walk alongside you with care, compassion, and respect.
Whether you’re processing religious trauma, grappling with family rejection, or simply looking for a therapist who truly sees you, we’re here for all of it. Our team offers inclusive, trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapy that centers your voice and honors your lived experience.
Are you ready to begin? We’ll help you connect with a therapist who’s the right fit for your story. You belong here, and we're here to support you!
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This post was written collaboratively by the Her Time Therapy team of clinicians. As a feminist, LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, we are committed to creating inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where all clients feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Our therapists bring a range of specialties and lived experiences to their work, sharing a deep belief in the power of healing, authenticity, and community.
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