Creating a Family :)

Turkey Basting?!.. Is that really how we create our baby?

Being queer, we already think outside the box. This applies to family creation as well. Whether you conceive, adopt or foster, love is abound. Queer conception/family planning is topic near to my heart, as I too created my kiddo creatively. Navigating donor banks and the options on how to conceive in a two female identified family was a roller coaster. It is my honor to support you in your journey to adding little ones to your life.

Many people also feel led to foster or adopt. Moving through adoption as a single queer woman also has proven to be a roller coaster. Mired by thoughts, feelings, opinions of others, online spaces, research etc it can be so confusing. My hope is that by holding space for others on this journey, you will feel surrounded by support. I want to provide hope and space to process it all with you.

Staying Connected To My Partner(s) While Parenting

You have navigated creating and cultivating this beautiful little human.. now you are a parent..are you wondering “what have I gotten myself into?”? .. Becoming a parent is amazing..and tiring..and overwhelming. Using therapy as a warm safe space to process all the emotions that come with new parenthood as a queer person can be so helpful.

Whether you are the carrying person, birthing person or non birthing person, learning to care for a tiny human comes with a host of thoughts, feelings and reactions.

Connecting With My Adult Child

The child/parent relationship takes a big shift as the child becomes an adult. Fostering dynamic relationship building skills to move towards spaces of autonomy and respect for all involved in adulthood makes this a beautiful stage. It can be tricky for all involved as there can be some feelings of push/pull that happen. Differences in values and identity can impact relationships as well as validation and trust. I enjoy working with those in this stage by having therapy be a container for communication skills and empowerment.