In counseling, it is very important for us, as clinicians, to meet you, our clients, where you are in your journey, including your identity. Respect for how we identify as individuals is an important part of the counseling process, whether it be working with someone who is still exploring, coming to terms with their feelings/thoughts, or completely sure of who they are. All people need that form of support and care. As clinicians, we value diversity, openness, and creating a judgment-free space for our clients to be themselves.
When it comes to people of various sexual and gender identities, we believe in embracing our clients in their identity, through and through, without question. We are available to help our clients explore themselves in a safe environment, be that through exploring pronouns, chosen names, relationship struggles, or talking through the issues running through their heads. Our practice is a safe-space for people of all kinds of faith, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.
Vy Allen (They/Them), Licensed Social Worker