Individual Therapy for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Adults in Baltimore

You Deserve to Live Joyfully and Authentically

Accepting yourself wholeheartedly, and being recognized by others for the multi-layered person you are, is possible.

Individual Psychotherapy

Therapy can offer the sounding board you're looking for. When you perceive that the world is against you, letting others know your vulnerabilities can be difficult. You might use the shield of sarcasm to protect yourself, but this defensiveness keeps you from connecting with others authentically. Or maybe you're exhausted because you think you are responsible for fitting in, rather than being accepted for who you are on your own terms.

Your mental health is worthy of the investment. As a society, we spend a lot of money on consumable goods that the wellness industrial complex suggests will bring us happiness. It is a better investment to work with highly skilled practitioners who can help you work through your struggles. If cost is a concern, we can arrange a treatment schedule that meets your financial needs, such as biweekly visits. Some of our clinicians also accept insurance; see our Fees & FAQs page for details.

"But I've had bad experiences in therapy before..."

You may have had a bad experience discussing your identity in therapy if you didn't feel understood and seen by your therapist, lacked confidence in their competence, or felt judged. Our therapists each have extensive clinical and real-world experience with queer communities, communities of color, and neurodivergent clients. We're also trained in evidence-based, relational psychotherapy. As human beings, we can't promise to always get it right, but each of us works hard to help people heal. We'd love the opportunity to work with you.

Evaluations for Gender-Affirming Surgery

Many insurance companies require an evaluation by a doctoral-level clinician before approving surgical and other gender-affirming care. Mx Willey, Dr. Hailey, and Dr. Goode-Cross are proud to support you in your gender journey.

Psychiatry

For many people, medication is a helpful complement to therapy. A consultation with Carl Mouzon, our psychiatric nurse practitioner, can help you understand your options for improving your mental wellness.

Does Living an Authentic Life Feel Out of Reach?

Do you feel isolated or misunderstood because of your identity or relationship challenges? Would you benefit from a strong support system where you can express yourself authentically and sort out life's challenges?

Perhaps outwardly it appears you have your life together. You might have a steady job, a relationship, and be on good terms with your family. But inwardly you feel anxious, ashamed, and isolated. As hard as you try to maintain the illusion that everything is okay, it isn't.

You might be living with depression, anxiety, or unresolved trauma, and using unhealthy ways of coping to numb yourself or escape. Perhaps you carry lingering distress from relational trauma within your family or community. Perhaps you still carry emotional scars from the past and feel angry and hurt.

The Goode Practice offers individual therapy for adults who want a therapist who understands their identities and the world they move through. We specialize in working with LGBTQ+ people, Black people and other people of color, and neurodivergent adults, including people who hold several of these identities at once.

Clients come to us for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, family conflict, work stress, and the toll of racism, homophobia, and transphobia. Some are exploring questions of identity. Others know exactly who they are and are tired of carrying everything alone.

Our clinicians combine relational psychotherapy, which focuses on understanding the patterns that shape your relationships and your sense of self, with practical, evidence-based strategies for managing what's in front of you right now.

We see clients in person at our office in Baltimore's Old Goucher neighborhood and by telehealth throughout Maryland. Dr. Goode-Cross also sees telehealth clients in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available, and we are currently accepting new clients.