I provide affirming psychotherapy for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and gender-diverse individuals (2SLGBTQIA+).

Many 2SLGBTQIA+ people grow up navigating social stigma, discrimination, and harmful stereotypes that can impact identity development, relationships, mental health, and a sense of belonging. These experiences—often described as minority stress—can lead to internalized shame, anxiety, or disconnection from one’s authentic self.

Therapy offers a space to process these experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and build a life that reflects your values and identity.

As a queer, cisgender male therapist who has worked with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for over a decade, I bring both professional experience and lived understanding to my work.

My approach to therapy is grounded in 2SLGBTQIA+ affirmative practice, a clinical framework that views diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures as healthy and valid expressions of human diversity.

This means that therapy is not about “fixing” who you are. Instead, our work focuses on:

I also approach therapy through an intersectional lens, recognizing that many people experience overlapping forms of marginalization related to race, culture, religion, immigration status, disability, or socioeconomic context.

My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel respected, understood, and able to explore your experiences without judgment.

I work with 2SLGBTQIA+ clients around a range of experiences, including:

Every person’s journey is unique. Therapy is tailored to your specific experiences, needs, and goals.

Affirmative therapy is about more than acceptance—it is about creating a space where your identity is understood as a source of strength rather than something to defend.

If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in Vancouver, BC who brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding, I welcome you to reach out.