Special Populations in Mental Health

Over the last six months, a multitude of restrictions have been enforced, limiting the quality of care provided to those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, not only in clinical settings, such as hospitals, but also by restricting specific research studies. This is compounded by the fact that competent care for this population, including LGBTQ+ therapy, is often not covered within healthcare degree courses, including psychiatric training. This has created an overwhelming healthcare disparity. To do my part to bridge this gap, I offer psychotherapy for transgender individuals experiencing body dysmorphia or gender dysphoria, as well as those who have faced trauma from voicing their identity to others. Additionally, I provide group therapy for parents with children identifying as LGBTQ+ to help improve communication and offer education. For those needing it, I also offer medication management services and education on how certain psychiatric medications can affect hormone levels, as well as support for individuals seeking eating disorder treatment or personality disorder care.