We strive to create a welcoming and affirming setting for clients of all genders and orientations to address the issues that bring them to therapy, whether those issues are related to gender identity or not. Prospect Therapy prioritizes the mental health of transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people and we employ therapists with lived experience.

What is Affirming Therapy?

Affirming therapy means going beyond simply taking a positive approach to people's identities, respecting their pronouns, or calling ourselves"LGBT-friendly."

Transphobia, erasure, and oppression are real, lived experiences. They can affect an individual's emotional health, relationships, and overall well being. A trans-affirming therapist will understand the multidimensional impact this can have.

We consider that not every issue a trans person experiences is a result of their gender identity. We don't assume that your identity is a problem for you. We are honest about our limitations and privileges for those of us who are cisgender folks working with a transgender or nonbinary person. 

We make sure that we are showing up for our clients and staying current through regular consultation with transgender and nonbinary professionals, participating in ongoing clinical training, and being active members of our community to make sure that we provide the best possible care.

What to ask your Trans-Affirming therapist

When seeking a therapist, these are some questions you may want to ask:

• Do you have lived experience as a transgender, nonbinary or gender expansive person?

• How many transgender or nonbinary clients have you worked with, over what period of time?

• Who are some of the trans or nonbinary leaders that you follow?

• Have you written letters for HRT (hormone replacement therapy) or GCS (gender confirming surgeries)? What is your policy on this?

• What type of training have you completed and how recent was the last one?

We make sure that we are showing up for our clients and staying current through regular consultation with transgender and nonbinary professionals, participating in ongoing clinical training, and being active members of our community to make sure that we provide the best possible care.

I don’t want therapy, I just need a letter

Prospect Therapy offers this service, which you can read about by clicking here. We respect people’s autonomy over their own bodies and avoid gatekeeping. You don’t need to be an ongoing therapy client to receive letters to support medical transition.

Trans and Nonbinary Affirming Therapy in Long Beach and California

You just want to start feeling better, instead of dodging ignorant questions or feeling put on a pedestal. We have transgender, nonbinary and cisgender therapists available to you. We invite all potential clients to call us and see if we’re a good fit.

Prospect Therapy welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking an affirming and welcoming setting where they can be themselves.

Send us a message by clicking below, or call us directly at (562) 704-4736.