Therapist Recommendations for LGBTQ teen

[Anonymous]

Our 17+ year old shared that they are figuring out both their gender and sexual identity. I want to provide a therapist would be good for them to talk to about their journey and feelings. I think there are some things they don't want to tell us as parents. Any suggestions for a therapist or practice that is experienced in this area?

[Anonymous]

Whitman Walker has therapists.

[Anonymous]

thank you

[Anonymous]

SMYAL

[Anonymous]

I don’t know any teen who isn’t figuring out their sexuality right now. It’s a very open process these days. (Good for them!) I think the therapists are booked. I always ask the teen who they want to talk to first and have them be fully in the drivers seat.

[Anonymous]

There is a lot of gender fluidity. I have watched my older brother get disappointed when the switch back happen.

It has to do with the experiences of Gen X, I think. I am much younger than my brother.

[Anonymous]

(To explain): Brother = parent.
Niece = young person

It’s not black and white and easy to categorize so just keep that in mind. This list has a great narrative about this flip flop path. So detailed it could not be made up. There are Tons of different paths and experiences.

[Anonymous]

Heather Kirby in Fairfax is excellent

[Anonymous]

Healthy Foundations Group and Heartwood Program in Bethesda have good resources and therapists for LGBTQ teens.

[Anonymous]

https://www.queerwell.com/ - telehealth practice owned by my excellent grad school professor. They are located in Richmond but can see anyone who lives in Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Children’s
INOVA pride clinic