Parent coaching for parents of LGBTQ kids and teens

Your child just told you something important about their gender or sexuality. What next? You want to support them, but what does a supportive parent do? Maybe you don’t know the right questions to ask, or maybe you don’t feel like you have the right language to affirm them. Or perhaps you’re struggling to help your child find their place in the LGBTQ community or access resources like trans-affirming healthcare.

Supporting your child starts with getting the support you need. Right now, you need an expert in your corner. In my extensive work with LGBTQ youth and their families, I’ve developed insight into the unique needs of these families and and the challenges they face. I’m a proud trans and queer clinician, the author of several books and resources for parents, families, and professionals, and an active WPATH member and USPATH committee member.

Parent coaching can help you…

• Get the facts about sexuality and gender identity development

• Learn the language your child uses to describe themselves and their community

• Feel supported yourself, with all the messy feelings that come with parenting an queer or trans child

• Find resources for your child and family, like pride centers, community events, LGBTQ-affirming healthcare, and support groups

• Strengthen the bond between you and your child and improve communication

• Handle conflicts in your family about your child’s sexuality or gender identity

• Reconcile your religious and spiritual beliefs with your child’s experiences

I provide parent coaching in New York at my Manhattan office and remotely anywhere in the United States. Request an appointment by clicking the link below, or reach out at (212) 203-7072 for a free phone consultation. And if you’re looking for therapy for a child who is questioning their gender, click here.