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Everyone has a rainbow of identities and experiences that make them unique.
Maybe you have faced struggles because of your gender, sexuality, or identity.
You might be afraid of judgment or rejection.
Maybe you feel othered, targeted, confused, exposed, or invisible.
Sometimes you wish you could just show up and not have to explain yourself.
You might be dealing with:
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discrimination
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isolation
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stereotypes
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dysmorphia
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trauma
You want to be fully accepted and included.
Affirmative Therapy is a powerful and inclusive approach designed to support folx on their unique journeys.
In affirming counselling, all sexualities and genders are welcomed and respected.
Affirmative therapy is an approach that is supportive and affirming of the diverse identities and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.
You are the expert of your body and life and will be treated with dignity.
We respect your right to make decisions and provide you with the information you need to make fully informed choices.
An affirmative therapist can empower you to have open conversations without fear of judgment or prejudice.
Affirming counselling can help you foster resilience and find safe places to share all parts of you.
By nurturing a supportive connection, a healthy therapeutic relationship offers a foundation for exploration.
An affirming approach to therapy helps you to feel heard, seen, and validated.
You can understand and accept who you are with self-compassion.
When you feel safe in your environment and in your body, you can be open and vulnerable.
It is possible to feel genuine belonging and embrace your unique identities when you show up as your authentic self.
What if you could...
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feel supported
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love yourself
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cope with stress
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be empowered
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build social support
The best therapists don't try to change you.
Affirming therapists celebrate diversity and customize their approach to provide the support you need.
We will honor and respect you and your diversity, preferences, and goals.
Affirmative therapy can address any concerns you have, even unrelated to your gender or sexuality.
Affirming counsellors are sensitive to social impacts and challenge societal norms and assumptions.
If you struggle with your own identities, therapy can support you to reconcile confusing beliefs.
When you move at your own pace without external pressure, you can build a safe space for exploration and self-discovery.
Affirming therapy is good for everyone. By providing acceptance, support, and understanding, therapists create a place where all people can grow and heal.
At Therapy Alberta, we offer online affirming counselling so you can connect to a therapist in Calgary or Alberta.
Inclusive care is only a click away.
We love online therapy because it's convenient, effective and flexible.
You'll love online therapy if you are:
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nervous about going to therapy
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like being in your own space
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choosing a therapist based on preferences
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okay skipping the drive
We build great relationships online and sometimes the distance makes it a little easier to connect.
Our therapists offer daytime and evening appointments to fit your lifestyle.