GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE

Gender-Affirming Therapy & Support

Exploring or transitioning your gender identity is a deeply personal journey — you deserve care that honors your truth and supports your goals. At Mindful Child & Family Therapy, our clinicians offer trauma-informed, gender-affirming therapy rooted in respect, autonomy, and empowerment.

Whether you're questioning your gender, preparing for or navigating transition, seeking support with dysphoria, or wanting a space to explore identity without pressure — we’re here to walk with you.

Who We Support

We provide gender-affirming care for:

• Children exploring gender expression or questioning identity
• Teens navigating transition, dysphoria, or coming out
• Adults transitioning later in life
• Nonbinary, gender-fluid, trans, and gender-expansive individuals
• Families and caregivers seeking education & support
• Partners navigating relationship changes

Our Gender-Affirming Approach

We focus on creating a safe and inclusive therapy space built on:

Autonomy & Self-Determination

You define your gender. We support your exploration, identity development, and transition path — without assumptions or pressure.

Trauma-Informed Care

Gender minority stress, rejection, or past invalidation can impact emotional health. Our clinicians are trained to work gently and sensitively with these experiences.

Support During Transition

We provide emotional and practical support around:

• Coming out
• Social transition
• Medical transition (referrals as needed)
• Navigating family, school, or workplace dynamics
• Name & pronoun exploration
• Building support systems

Evidence-Based Modalities

We integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and relational therapy — all adapted for gender-expansive experiences.

Support for Families & Loved Ones

We help parents and partners understand, affirm, and support their loved one’s identity with compassion and clarity.

Topics may include:

• Understanding gender identity
• How to support social or medical transition
• Navigating family communication
• Addressing fears or uncertainty
• Strengthening relationships

Locations and Availability for LGBTQ+ 

In-person: Los Altos & San Jose 

Telehealth: California-wide 

Scheduling: Evening & weekend availability

Ready to Begin?

You deserve support that sees you, respects you, and honors your journey. Request a Free Consultation to be matched with an affirming therapist.