“I am a boy, a male by biological gender, but I don’t want to be one.”
Does this sound like you or someone you love? These are common statements in gender questioning children and adults. First, questioning your gender may feel like something that has been going on a long time. At first, you thought it would go away. Now, you are learning more about your gender and sexuality. For many people, gender questioning thoughts and feelings begin in young years. Sometimes, preschoolers questioning their gender. Transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut is just a phone call away. Now, as life is evolving, you have more questions and you want to talk to someone professional.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
“I want to be a princess, wear a dress, put on makeup, and I want to be a girl.”
Additionally, this is a common phrase many gender questioning people may say. For parents, your child may be saying this. Or, a niece, cousin, or spouse too. So, after getting into a safe place in life, you may start to feel safe questioning your gender. Perhaps, you can find certain shops or restaurants that are LGTBQIA+ affirming. Then, you can feel safe in certain places in public, slowly. Perhaps, you have one friend who you trust. At times, coming out may feel like a urge or craving. Other times, you feel comfortable in your skin and in your body. For children and adults, it is normal to feel a variety of emotions. Just know, all of your feelings from anger, sadness, loss, and fear are okay. Parents, spouses, and loved ones may experience these intense emotions too. At Wisdom Within Counseling, you are welcome as you are.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
What to consider when coming out and expressing gender in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut?
Family acceptance and family shame can be very important aspects to consider when coming out. Our team of marriage and family therapists help members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Plus, we help you overcome internalized guilt, fears, and anxiety through art, yoga therapy and holistic therapy. For one, coming out can mean telling a close friend or therapist. In high school years, best friends are essential for teenagers. At Wisdom Within Counseling, we offer a teen non-binary buddy session group. For other transgender people, coming out means sharing it with the whole family. Overall, there is no wrong or right, but therapy can help you feel confident doing so.
I might be transgender. My family doesn’t know.
It is okay to feel confused, need clarity, and feel uncertain. Sometimes, you may feel afraid to show your true self. But, counseling helps you realize it okay to be yourself! Often, strict, religious upbringings can cause shame and guilt. Also, certain family members who hold highly religious views may create distance in other LGBTQIA+ family members. So, if you feel shame or embarrassment from family, it can be hard. Holistic therapy regularly can help you feel confident in your authentic self. In holistic, creative therapy, you can have a safe space to unload and relax.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
How could transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut help me gain confidence and clarity?
Both, over video telehealth distance counseling and in person session can help. Therapy in Waterford, Connecticut can be a place to gain clarity and love yourself. Privately, video sessions are supportive for anxiety coping tools.
To note, transgender and gender questioning are separate definitions that overlap.
Transgender is an umbrella term for people who have a gender identity or gender expression that doesn’t conform. Preschoolers, children, teens, and adults can all come out at different times. Overall, the preferred pronouns are different with the sex to which they were born with. In counseling, one of our specialities is helping transgender people!
Tell me more about gender identity.
Gender identity refers to a person’s internal definition of identity. So, transgender means you were born with hormone imbalances. Also, gender identity is your sense of being male, female or anything else. On another note, gender expression shares and communicates gender identity to the world. And, this can be through behavior such as hand signals or movement. Also, gender expression is communicated through clothing, tattoos, hairstyles, voice or body piercings. At Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching, we support children and couples who are gender-nonconforming. To add, our therapists are LGBTQIA affirming in Southeastern Connecticut and accept all people who identify as transgender.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
Recently, I have been enjoying reading books about transgender people.
Yes, this is common when you are seeking clarity on your gender. Really, it is very common to find books with people like you. Often, you crave a social group of people that looks like you and gets you. And, reading books about people going through what you are is validating! For instance, in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, you therapist can recommend books. Therefore, there are many people who are expressive of their gender and live happy lives. There is a beautiful path ahead of you! Right now, you may feel sad, confusion, and even angry. This is all okay. Often, living a successful life is about self-acceptance and compassion. Now, therapy helps you understand that you don’t have to be afraid to express yourself.
What is one positive coping tool for positive self-talk against anxiety through transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut?
Right now, try to think of three strengths about yourself. The power of positive thinking is so amazing. Sometimes, you may think depressing or sad thoughts. It is normal to feel sad and angry after trauma. Instead, think of the good, amazing things that make you awesome. Choose your thoughts. And, focus on three of your biggest accomplishments. Yes, right now, say these positive things about yourself out loud! How do you feel now? Overall, if you have fears around being yourself, and doubt yourself, our therapists can help. Holistic LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling can help you be the best you can be. Holistic therapy also helps you develop positive coping skills for self-expression. Wisdom Within Counseling offers LGBTQIA transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut. Lastly, therapy is available online through telehealth or in person.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
Other Positive Coping Skills For Confidence
First, when you don’t feel calm, write, draw, paint, photography. Or, you can play an instrument, sing, dance, act. At Wisdom Within Counseling, we have musical instruments in each office for creative expression. For coping, also take a shower or a bath. In nice weather, garden, take a walk, or go for a drive.
At Wisdom Within Counseling in Waterford, Connecticut, we offer walk and talk therapy by the beach for relaxation.
On rainy days, watch television or a funny movie. So, if you are looking to build a coping toolbox rooted in self-love, call today.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
More About Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching
To share, we are a group of five holistic therapists specialized for children, adults, couples, and families. And, we help families who want to develop confidence and calming skills for anger. To add, our therapists in Waterford, CT boost self-worth and self-esteem. Additionally, we help distant, high conflict couples seeking intimacy.
Each session, you learn positive coping skills for releasing negative feelings.
In healthy ways, you can be emotionally confident for the rest of your life. Additionally, phone, video, and in person sessions are available. Plus, you can choose from creative art, mindfulness yoga, meditation, music, and outdoor therapies. In therapy, you learn alternatives to medication, mental wellness and outlets for inner peace.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
Creative art and music therapies promote a universal language beyond words and each room has an art table, paints, gel pens, watercolors, clay for emotional confidence.
We teach anxiety coping skills, self-love, and way to let go of negative emotions. Play therapy helps young children express frustration. Outdoor walk-and-talk therapies by the beach help move mild depression and can be a lifelong coping skill.
To begin in transgender affirming therapy in Waterford, Connecticut, call or text 860-451-9364.
We help you clear your mind, create a calm life, promote body confidence through yoga therapy.
Yoga, mediation, and breathing therapies can also help you feel stronger after loss and trauma and give you tools to manage panic, and build meaningful, healthy relationships with others, all from self-care. Over video or in person, we help you lay a foundation for emotional connection and healthy relationships. Each therapy session helps you gain positive tools, so you can live life to the fullest. Proudly, we are LGBTQIA affirming to trans children and adults in Southeastern Connecticut.
