Where Pride Meets Practice: Our Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Her Time Therapy Team
- 7 days ago
- 6 min read
At Her Time Therapy, we believe that celebrating Pride means more than 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, how they support queer clients, and what they believe allies should know or do. Together, these words aim to reflect the strength, courage, and vibrance of the LGBTQIA+ community and honor both the ongoing fight for equity and the joy of living authentically.
We’re proud to share this collection of voices from our team 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 is intentionally inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community.
To me, feminism must 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 or experienced systemic gender-based oppression.
I’ve supported clients through gender identity exploration, written letters for gender-affirming care, and 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 clearly show where we stand so the people around us know they are safe, seen, and celebrated in their full, authentic selves.
Lesley Fulton (she/her), MA LPCC
As a queer therapist, I approach my LGBTQIA+ clients from a lens of compassion and expansiveness with an ongoing goal to ensure the people I work with feel seen and held in their identities.
Affirming care for queer clients looks like encouraging people to take up space in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially for those who may perceive themself as "not queer enough" to have a voice. As someone who identifies as bisexual, I've known that feeling myself and also learned that my identity is celebrated within our community which encourages me to bravely show up as myself which, in turn, creates braver spaces for others to do the same.
Considering the scary and uncertain times we're currently living through where transgender and gender nonconforming folks find themselves as one of many marginalized communities being targeted at the political and legislative levels, I offer support to my queer clients by naming the inhumane and atrocious injustices they're facing each day. I encourage my clients to nurture themselves and give ongoing reminders of these wise words from Audre Lorde:
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."
Relatedly, I remind myself of the same and do my best to live that value so that I can continue to show up for my clients and not feel swept away by the concerns I also feel in the current sociopolitical climate. More than anything, I try to do my part to decolonize my approach to therapy by moving away from pathologizing symptoms and toward a relational cultural stance where I view my clients in the context of their lives and with a desire to cultivate growth fostering relationships.
Queer people are beautiful, creative, courageous, and deserving of safety as we navigate the world, and my role as a queer affirming therapist is to help my LGBTQIA+ clients feel held in their experiences so that they can show up authentically and expansively for their lives.
My message to allies looking for ways to support the queer community is to call out prejudice when you see it, loudly proclaim that TRANS LIVES MATTER, and never forget that Pride started as a protest led by trans women of color. The freedom to celebrate this joyful month is thanks to the courage of trans people, and they need our support now more than ever. Use your privilege to stand up and protect trans people.
Shana Dobson (she/they), MA LPC
Julie Noyes (she/her), MA LPC NCC
I believe my clients are the expert on themselves! I try to transcend the "golden rule" (treat others like you want to be treated) and operate from the "platinum rule" (treat others like THEY want to be treated).
Every person's story is so unique to them, and as a therapist who focuses on religious trauma, I realize the ways that many religious groups have actively harmed LGBTQIA+ folx, and I am so grateful to walk through healing from that with them.
I think it's important for allies to do their own work in this area, to read LGBTQIA + voices, and, most importantly, TO LISTEN from a place of open-heartedness.
When folx tell us their lived experiences, believe them!
Lauren Veazey (she/her), MA LPCC NCC
As a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman, I can’t claim to fully understand what it’s like to move through the world facing the layered discrimination that many LGBTQIA+ individuals experience—especially those who also navigate racism, ableism, xenophobia, religious bias, or other intersecting forms of oppression. But I do recognize my privilege, and I care deeply about creating a therapeutic space where your full self is not just welcomed but celebrated!
Affirming care means honoring the grief and the joy, the exhaustion and the pride, the complexity and the beauty of being exactly who you are.
As a feminist and an ally, I believe that the fight for equality in one area is deeply tied to the fight for equality in all. Therapy should be a place where you’re held in your truth, 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.
I believe every person deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their identity, process their experiences, and be fully seen and heard. My approach centers on building authentic, trusting 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.
Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns or simply 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 can be particularly challenging for LGBTQIA+ individuals, who frequently face judgment and oppression from family, society, and government.
I strive 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, activist, and someone who cares deeply about the LGBTQIA+ community, I think affirming care goes beyond the therapy session.
I believe allies have the responsibility to personally advocate for equal rights and treatment for all marginalized groups. As Marsha P. Johnson said:
“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.
Affirming Therapy for Your Journey
If you’re seeking a safe, 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, celebrating a new relationship, 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.
If you’re 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—but we share a deep belief in the power of healing, authenticity, and community.
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