Do you feel like your family and friends judge your orientation? Is it hard for you to feel comfortable in your body? Is gender dysphoria a constant battle? There’s help to be found. Using a blend of cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, it is possible to build a life that you love and decrease the critical internal voice that screams YOU’RE DIFFERENT.

“No one understands what I’m going through!” Do you feel this way? Many times, when we experience crisis or stress, it is very normal to feel like no one understands. My goal is to serve those who struggle with identity issues or the disruptions in life that can come from a rejection of one’s gender or sexual identity. We can help you learn to love and accept yourself, as is. Imagine what it would be like to wake up in the morning and know you are enough. To not be reliant on friends and family for validation and your sense of worth. To finally work through the painful memories of the past and come to a place of acceptance and healing.

Shurmatz Counseling is committed to providing effective and transformative therapy to improve the lives of LGBTQIA members in our communities. We strive to provide a nurturing, collaborative and inclusive environment. Our therapists are trauma-informed and we practice modalities that support resolution and healing. If you are ready to do the hard work, we are here to guide you.

We offer individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling and assessments for those who are considering transitioning