Counseling Specialty Areas: Parents of Transgender Children

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Melissa is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and offers individual counseling to parents and caregivers of transgender children. Melissa provides a safe, affirming environment for parents to process and explore their feelings about their child’s journey and learn how to be a source of support and unconditional love for their child.

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Melissa is co-founder of the Austin chapter of TransParent, a support group for parents and caregivers of transgender children. The mission of the group is to provide a safe, supportive environment for parents at all stages of the journey to come together to give and receive support and share resources.