Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride: Affirming Care and Community at Her Time Therapy

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.

At a Glance: What Does LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy Actually Mean?

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy means:

• Your identity is never treated as a problem to solve or a symptom to manage

• You don't have to translate, defend, or minimize who you are to be understood

• Your therapist actively works to understand the unique stressors queer and trans folx face — including systemic discrimination, family rejection, and identity-based trauma

• All parts of you are welcomed with curiosity, respect, and care

Affirming care isn't a specialty add-on. It's a baseline standard—and it's what every client deserves.

Reflections From Our Team

Meagan Clark (she/her), 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.

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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.

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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.

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Lauren Veazey (she/her), MA LPCC NCC

Affirming care means holding space for the full picture—the grief and the joy, the exhaustion and the pride, the complexity and the beauty. Therapy should be a place where you feel seen in all of it.

As a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman, I can't fully understand the layered discrimination many LGBTQIA+ individuals face—including those navigating racism, ableism, xenophobia, and other intersecting forms of oppression.

But I do recognize my privilege, and I think a lot about what it means to be a good ally, not just in my values but in how I actually show up in the room.

For my LGBTQIA+ clients, that means you never have to leave any part of yourself at the door. Every aspect of who you are is unconditionally welcomed and celebrated here.

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Lurah Patrick (she/her), MA LPCC

LGBTQIA+ affirming care means creating a space where clients do not have to translate, defend, minimize, or explain who they are to be understood. 

In my work, I want queer clients to know that their identity is not a problem to solve. It is part of the fullness of who they are. Therapy should be a place where all parts of a person are welcomed with respect, curiosity, and care. 

For allies, I think Pride month is a meaningful reminder that support is not just about kindness or acceptance, but about listening, learning, speaking up, and helping create safer spaces all year long.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy mean? Affirming therapy means your therapist actively supports and respects your gender identity and sexual orientation — rather than treating it as something to be questioned or changed. It means your identity is welcomed as part of who you are, not a focus of "treatment."

Do I need to explain my identity before starting therapy at Her Time Therapy? No. You don't have to educate your therapist or justify who you are before getting support. Our clinicians come to sessions with existing knowledge of LGBTQIA+ experiences and are committed to learning and growing in this area.

Can therapy help with the stress of being queer in the current political climate? Yes. Many LGBTQIA+ clients come to therapy carrying real grief, fear, and exhaustion in response to systemic attacks on queer and trans rights. Therapy provides a space to process those feelings without minimizing them — and to build the internal resources to keep showing up for yourself and your community.

Do you offer therapy for trans and nonbinary clients? Yes. Our team provides affirming care for clients across the full gender spectrum, including trans women, trans men, nonbinary, and gender-fluid individuals. Some of our therapists have specific experience supporting clients through gender identity exploration and gender-affirming care.

How do I find an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist at Her Time Therapy? You can book a free consultation and let us know you're looking for an affirming therapist. Our Client Care Coordinator will match you with someone whose background and specialties are the right fit for you.

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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About the Author

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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