TRANS YOUTH SUPPORT PAGE
Affirming Therapy for Trans & Gender-Expansive Youth
Growing up trans, nonbinary, or gender-expansive can come with a powerful mix of joy, creativity, courage — and sometimes confusion, dysphoria, or stress. At Mindful Child & Family Therapy, we offer a nurturing, identity-affirming space where young people can explore who they are with freedom, safety, and support.
Who We Support
We welcome trans and gender-expansive:
- Children exploring identity or expression
- Pre-teens & teens questioning their gender
- Youth navigating social or medical transition
- Kids experiencing bullying, dysphoria, or isolation
- Families & caregivers seeking guidance and reassurance
What We Help With
- Name & pronoun exploration
- Gender expression (social transition)
- Navigating dysphoria
- Building confidence & self-understanding
- Processing bullying, exclusion, or rejection
- Understanding emotions & identity
- School challenges, IEP/504 collaboration
- Helping families become affirming allies
Our Gender-Affirming Approach
Exploration, Not Pressure
Youth deserve space to explore without anyone pushing them toward a label or path. We follow their pace.
Playful, Creative, Developmentally-Tuned Support
Younger children connect differently — we use play, art, and storytelling to help them find clarity and expression.
Trauma-Informed LGBTQ+ Care
We understand the impact of minority stress, invalidation, and social pressure. Therapy is a safe place to process tough experiences.
Support for Social & Medical Transition
We help youth and families:
- Understand options
- Communicate with schools
- Navigate community settings
- Locate medical referrals if desired
- Build stronger relationships
Support for Parents & Families
We guide parents through:
- Understanding gender identity
- What to expect at each stage
- How to respond supportively
- Fears and uncertainty
- Becoming an affirming ally
Locations and Availability for LGBTQ+
In-person: Los Altos & San Jose
Telehealth: California-wide
Scheduling: Evening & weekend availability
Get Started
Your child deserves an affirming space to be fully themselves. Request a Free Consultation to get started.