LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling

Dr. McCabe brings a great deal of clinical, research, and professional experience to her approach with LGBTQ+ clients. At times, Dr. McCabe draws upon her lived experience as an openly Queer woman to both connect and empathize with clients. A key aspect of her approach to working with Queer, Transgender, & Questioning clients involves taking into account intersectionality of their identity; this means meeting the client where they are at in terms of other salient identities they may hold (i.e. race, ability status, SES, age, etc.) in addition to their identity as LGBTQ+.

Common issues we address in therapy may include (but are not limited to):

• Coming Out Fears/Traumas

• Navigating Family of Origin dynamics & Cultivating a sense of community or Chosen Family 

• Questions/uncertainty about sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status, etc.

• Transitional issues & side effects

• Body Dysmorphia & Body Image concerns

• Previous experiences with discrimination

• Experiences of gender euphoria

• Perceived acceptance & belonging in the larger LGBTQ+ community

• Use of harmful and self-destructive coping strategies