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A young person with short black hair and rainbow-colored face paint lying against a brick wall, wearing a white t-shirt with a rainbow sticker and denim overalls.
Two men smiling outdoors, each holding a small dog. The man on the left has curly brown hair, sunglasses, a purple tie-dye hoodie, and tattoos on his hand. The man on the right has a red beard, short hair, and is wearing a green hoodie. The dog on the left is a light-colored Chihuahua with big eyes and large ears, wearing a colorful harness. The dog on the right is a tan Chihuahua with ears pinned back, wearing a green hoodie. Trees and sunlight are in the background.
A smiling interracial couple with braces enjoying time outdoors, with one giving the other a piggyback ride in a sunny, green setting.
A smiling Black trans woman with long blue braids, a white headscarf, and braces, wearing gold jewelry, standing in front of a wooden lattice with green plants.

You deserve a therapist who gets you, who’s more than just “LGBTQ+ friendly” or “tolerant.”

Whether you’re thinking about coming out, struggling with depression or trauma, or feeling the impact of all the anti-queer bullshit in Texas, you need someone you can trust. Our therapists are here and ready to help you explore your gender, sexuality, trauma, relationships, and more.

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H​ere are some phrases and tips you can use this holiday season and beyond. 💙
A wonderful quote by Nayyirah Waheed. 💙
Thinking about couples counseling? It's not just for for working through a crisis, it’s a space to: 👉 Communicate better 👉 Navigate identity shifts together 👉 Reconnect and deepen intimacy 👉 Plan for your future Our queer couples therapis
December Affirmation: "I am learning to see things differently." 💕 Vada is wishing everyone a gentle December and sending all of the care as we head into 2026.

  • "In trying times, I like to remember that you have to keep walking because you can't see what is around the corner."

    Julianne Malveaux

  • “Hope is a song in a weary throat.”

    Dr. Pauli Murray

  • “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”

    Angela Davis

  • “If it is true for you, it is true for someone else, and you are no longer alone.”

    Colson Whitehead