M. McRae, our newest therapist, has telehealth openings! He works with LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent clients, trauma survivors, and high-achieving professionals.

Your Experience Matters 

Living with bodily differences — whether chromosomal, hormonal, or anatomical — can be deeply personal and complex. These differences may have come to light at birth, during puberty, or while trying to conceive. No matter when or how, they can profoundly impact your sense of self. 

You may have faced: 

  • Nonconsensual medical interventions 
  • Medical trauma 
  • Identity erasure and exclusion 
  • Conflicts between your body and your identities 
  • Stigma and discrimination related to gender 
  • Rigid gender expectations and body policing 

 These experiences can take a toll on your self-esteem, confidence, and relationships. 

You are not alone. 

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What Helps Intersex People Heal 

Research shows that intersex people build resilience and thrive through: 

  • Activism
  • Social support and acceptance
  • Affirmative psychosocial & medical care
  • Self-acceptance
  • Openness and agency
  • Post-traumatic growth

While many of these strengths emerge outside of therapy, the right support can make a powerful difference. 

How We Can Support You 

We’re here to help you: 

  • Develop a more compassionate self-concept 
  • Find the language to express your lived experience 
  • Affirm your identities and grow your sense of agency 
  • Build resilience to navigate medical systems 
  • Identify and move past barriers to connection and community 

 

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Leigh Huggins

Meet Leigh

Accepting new patients for in person in Pasadena and teletherapy in California

Meet Melissa

Accepting new patients for teletherapy in California

cadyn cathers

Meet Cadyn

Not accepting new patients for teletherapy, but still providing letters for gender affirming surgery

M. McRae photo. He is holding his arms crossed and smiling in a forest with the sun shining through the trees.

Meet Mars

Accepting new patients for teletherapy in California


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