"Love is love."

Vantage Point Center for Psychotherapy is a warm and inclusive space dedicated to providing compassionate and affirming psychotherapy services for individuals on the LGBTQIA spectrum. Our practice is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their identities, address common issues, and seek gender-affirmative care with experienced and understanding therapists. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities for growth within the LGBTQIA community and to provide comprehensive support that honors the diverse experiences of each individual. 

Individuals within the LGBTQIA community commonly experience a range of mental health and social challenges. Some of these include:

1. Discrimination and Minority Stress: LGBTQIA individuals often face discrimination, stigma, and prejudice, which can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Minority stress, resulting from societal prejudice and discrimination, is a significant factor impacting the mental health of LGBTQIA individuals.
2. Family and Relationship Strain: Coming out and navigating family dynamics can lead to strained relationships and a sense of alienation from family members. Relationship issues, such as lack of acceptance or understanding from partners or intimate relationship conflicts, are also common concerns.
3. Social Isolation and Support Systems: Some individuals in the LGBTQIA community may experience social isolation, lack of peer support, and feelings of loneliness due to challenges in finding accepting social circles and support systems.
4. Internalized Homophobia and Transphobia: Internalized negative beliefs about one's sexual orientation or gender identity, often resulting from societal stigma, can contribute to low self-esteem, shame, and difficulties in forming a positive self-identity.
5. Substance Abuse and High-Risk Behaviors: LGBTQIA individuals may be at higher risk for substance abuse, including alcohol and drug use, as a coping mechanism for internalized stress, discrimination, and struggles with self-acceptance. Furthermore, engaging in high-risk behaviors, such as unsafe sexual practices, may be a concern within some segments of the LGBTQIA community.

Our clinicians are here to help individuals navigate their unique circumstances and to provide support along a client's journey through to healing.

 At Vantage Point Center for Psychotherapy, our gender-affirming care is an important part of our psychotherapy services. We provide a nurturing and affirmative atmosphere for transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming clients seeking support and validation of their gender identity. Our therapists specialize in assisting clients with gender exploration, navigating gender transition processes, and coping with the societal challenges associated with these experiences. We aim to empower our clients to live authentically and comfortably in their gender expression, offering tailored therapeutic strategies to help manage dysphoria, improve self-esteem, and build resilience. Recognizing each journey as unique, we collaborate closely with our clients to develop personalized care plans that reflect their individual goals and support their mental and emotional wellbeing throughout their journey 

While all of our therapists at Vantage Point are LGBTQIA allies, or part of the community, the following therapists specialize in LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy.

• KRISTINA HOLT-REBER, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
• HEATHER LIEBERT, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• SOPHIA MILLER, PSYD, Post-Doctoral Resident
• KATIE POLSKY, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Founder, Clinical Director &     Supervisor
• SHELLEY TIRSBECK, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ​| Director of Operations & Clinical Supervisor 
• LARRY WASSON, PSYD,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Online Therapy Only
• KYLE MYERS, LMFT, Licensed MFT