Therapy with Nichole
Individual Therapy
Confidential individual therapy sessions are offered for people ages 18 and up. Individual therapy is aimed at helping you reach your identified goal(s) for change, and is tailored to your specific unique needs. Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length and scheduled on a varied or recurrent basis. Letters of support for gender -affirming medical treatment can be done as part of therapy. You may use insurance benefits for sessions, or pay the self pay rate of $150 per session.
Group Therapy
Group therapy can be a powerful way to connect with others…and yourself! I currently offer two groups
Sisterhood: is a biweekly group on Wednesday's from 5pm -6pm for tans woman and non-binary transfeminine folx 25+
To 'T' or not to 'T': is a biweekly group on Wednesday's from 5pm -6pm for tans men and non-binary transmasculine folx 25+
These are groups where you will receive support, solidarity, psychoeducation and acceptance. You may use insurance benefits for sessions, or pay the self pay rate of $50 per session.
To request a FREE 15 minute phone consultation CLICK HERE.
Letters of support for gender-affirming medical treatment
I provide assessments for gender-affirming surgical procedures. I am knowledgeable about the process of writing letters of support for cross-hormone treatment and surgical procedures as well as the WPATH Standards of Care version 8. Letters of support sessions are offered as a stand-alone service; meaning that you can schedule sessions just for an assessment, rather than ongoing therapy. As and affirming therapist I am committed to not being a gatekeeper in trans healthcare. People may use insurance benefits for sessions, or pay the self pay rate of $150 per session. If using insurance benefits there is a two session minimum before your letter will be completed. If self pay I do not require a minimum number of sessions before your letter will be completed.
Professional Development with Nichole
Clinical Consultation & Supervision
Licensed mental health professionals seeking one-time or ongoing individual clinical consultation regarding your work with gender expansive clients.
Rate: $160 per one hour session, $80 for a 30 minute session.
Unlicensed mental health providers seeking supervision hours toward independent licensing.
Rate: $100 per one hour session (Beginning in the summer of 2023)
Virtual clinical consultation group for licensed and unlicensed trans-affirming providers seeking 'as needed' peer support regarding your work with gender expansive clients. (Beginning in the summer of 2023)
Rate: $50 per group session
Training's
With the increased visibility of the transgender community more industries and individuals are finding the need to increase their knowledge and understanding of issues that affect the transgender community. These courses designed for behavioral/mental health clinicians, human resources professionals, students, managers, and anyone who would like to develop strategies toward practicing cultural humility within the transgender community.
I am an experienced lecturer and trainer on practicing cultural humility in a gender fluid society and transgender homelessness. Through my clinical work I have seen firsthand the effects of gender discrimination on my clients' mental health. Discrimination, such as housing and employment, creates a barrier to gender diverse individuals obtaining safe, secure and affordable housing. The lack in such services leaves this vulnerable population with little to no options for survival. In turn many of these individuals succumb to homeless, limited education and unemployed. Without these foundations of support some of these individuals turn to ‘survival’ sex work or other underground economy work for survival. Research shows this population is at higher risk for anxiety, depression and suicide.
Trans-General: A Basic Guide to Cultural Humility in a Gender Fluid Society
*Trans-General provides a basic foundation for developing cultural humility in working
with transgender individuals. With the increased visibility of the transgender community
more industries and individuals are finding the need to increase their knowledge and
understanding of issues that affect the transgender community.
Reality of Transgender Homelessness: Inequities, Discrimination and Recommendations
*This workshop is designed to empower you to reflect on your personal biases
surrounding gender. It provides basic terminology and data on the root causes of
transgender homelessness. Highlighting the significance of an intersectional, cultural
humility and best practices approach toward making housing and shelter programs safe
and welcoming for transgender individuals.
To inquire about training email contact@changingfacesllc.org