Therapy for queer relationships navigating communication challenges, political fear, and the desire to stay connected in a world that can feel unsafe
Serving LGBTQ+ partners in Olympia and across Washington state.
You’re not overreacting. It’s scary right now. And exhausting. And isolating.
You’re proud of who you are, and of the relationship you’ve built. Queerness isn’t just part of your identity, it’s a lens that shapes your values, your connection, and how you move through the world together.
But it can be hard to prioritize love and connection in a world that can feel like it’s reversing course on progress. You want your relationship to be a port in the storm, an anchor that provides peace and relief. That can be extra difficult when outside stressors and inside stressors are both impacting you.
In therapy with me, you’ll have space to communicate with courage and authenticity. We might work through the impact of cultural and family invalidation. You’ll have the chance to reconnect with each other, even when the weight of the world makes it hard. Together, we can clarify what safety, connection, and authenticity look like in your relationship. Ultimately, you’ll find new ways to support each other with more empathy, steadiness, and care.
You don’t need to justify your relationship, your identities, or your fears. And you won’t be told to just “focus on what you can control.” Because I know, personally and professionally, that your fears aren’t irrational. They’re lived. And they matter. And even with those fears, you still deserve to feel connected, supported, and loved. Especially in your relationship.
LGBTQ+ therapy can help you:
Stay connected as a couple, even when the outside world feels unsafe
Navigate family tension without shrinking your relationship or yourself
Set boundaries together that protect your peace and your values
Process religious trauma or cultural shame that still shows up between you
Support each other through political fear and emotional fatigue
Deepen intimacy and connection, even in the midst of grief or anger
You can still access queer joy.
Even in a world that feels uncertain, your relationship can be a source of steadiness, connection, and care.
Let’s help you hold onto that—together.
FAQs: LGBTQ+ Relationship Therapy
Q: Do we need to be in crisis to start therapy?
Not at all. Many queer couples come to therapy simply wanting more connection, clarity, or support—especially when the outside world feels heavy. This work is just as much about deepening what’s good as it is about addressing what’s hard.
Q: Can we talk about family issues in couples therapy?
Absolutely. For many LGBTQ+ couples, family dynamics are a huge part of the stress you’re carrying together. Therapy can be a space to process those dynamics and decide how to stay grounded as a couple—even when family support is limited or conditional.
Q: We’ve both experienced religious trauma. Can you help with that?
Yes. Religious trauma can show up in relationships as shame, conflict, or confusion around love, identity, and intimacy. I have experience supporting couples as they untangle those layers and build something new—on their own terms.
Q: Will we have to talk about politics in therapy?
Only if it’s relevant to you. That said, many queer couples do feel affected by the current political climate, and it often impacts emotional wellbeing and safety. Therapy can be a place to make sense of that, without being told to “just focus on what’s in your control.”
Q: Do you work with trans or nonbinary partners?
Yes—absolutely. I welcome and affirm all gender identities, and I’m committed to creating a space where each partner feels seen, respected, and understood.