By Rachel Goodman, LAMFT --- Going through a transition can be hard at times. It can be stressful, frustrating, and exciting, all at the same time. As someone is in their transition, they need support from not only medical professionals to help them through the physical and medical interventions of ...
By Rachel Goodman, LAMFT --- Being transgender, in simple terms, means that the assigned sex at birth, does not match the persons gender identity. This is more often seen in childhood years, but it can also occur after puberty and later in life in some cases. Gender Dysphoria can develop ...
By Rachel Goodman, LAMFT --- One of the many misconceptions amongst the LGBTQ+ community is that everyone fits into either male or female, and the sex you are born with is what determines a person’s gender. The truth is, these are called gender identity and sexual orientation, and they are ...
By Kristen Donia --- Welcome to LGBTQ History Month, celebrated annually, every October. This year is extra special because it’s the 15th Anniversary!! How and when did it all begin? Let’s explore a brief history. On October 14th, 1979, over 75,000 people participated in The National March on Washington for ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- “To come out or not come out?” that is the question many teens are talking about. PRIDE month (every June) is a great time to celebrate our LGBTQ2+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, two-spirited) community. It’s always important to focus on sexuality, gender ...