Identity is a Journey
Are you an adult who is…
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→ Experiencing pain from unsupportive family, friends, or community?
→ Looking for a safe place to explore your identity?
→ Seeking a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel empowered, challenged, and uplifted?
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At Barefoot and Balanced, we want our gender-expansive clients to be able to explore their personal identity in an environment where they feel supported and affirmed. We provide expert counseling with therapists who have long-term personal and professional experience with the joys and challenges of navigating non-traditional lifestyles and relationships.
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Be you. We'll help.
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Through online counseling sessions, our clients make new insights, gain a clearer perspective, and practice new tools to enhance their personal growth and development. We recognize that each person's journey is unique; some LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive individuals find a distinct gender “destination,” such as a clear identity of male, female, non-binary, etc. Others might embark on a lifelong exploration, with their identity and gender expression continuing to evolve as they are shaped by new experiences. That's why our approach to therapy honors your inner wisdom, your truth, while encouraging you to discover and grow into your most authentic self.
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You deserve clarity, inner peace, and support at every stage in your journey.
Are you a teen or family member who is…
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→ Experiencing gender or identity confusion or discomfort?
→ Feeling overwhelmed or anxious about changes you're experiencing?
→ Unsure about how to support your gender-expansive young person?
→ Uncertain about pronouns, gender expression, terminology, hormones, or surgery?
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You're not alone. That's why our licensed, professional counselors at Barefoot and Balanced provide convenient, online, virtual therapy to help you answer any questions you might have about exploring your LGBTQIA+ identity. Together, we will discover what makes you feel authentic and comfortable, so you can continue to develop confidence in advocating for your own personal needs. We have found that aligning your unique gender identity with your ideal manner of expression is truly a journey of self-discovery and self-love. Your therapist will guide you through this process with the compassion, confidentiality, and respect that you deserve.
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We also want family members of gender-diverse young people to have a safe place to work through their own feelings and experiences. Changes to family dynamics can come with a lot of pressures and unknowns, so as clinicians and mentors, we pledge to be an invaluable resource for you on this journey. Especially, because we know that your loving support is the greatest gift you can offer to ensure your loved one's robust mental health and resiliency, wherever their gender journey might take them.