Support for Parents of Queer, Trans and Questioning Kids
When your child comes out, or you sense they might, it’s normal to feel love, worry, confusion and a hundred questions all at once. You want to get it right. We’re here to help you support your child and take care of yourself along the way.
Therapy for your child or teen
Our affirming clinicians see kids 6 and up and teens, in person in Tacoma or by telehealth. Your child gets a safe place to be themselves, and you stay appropriately in the loop. In Washington, teens 13 and older consent to their own outpatient mental health care, and we’ll walk you through what that means for your family.
Support for you
Parent coaching helps you sort through school, medical questions, extended family, and your own feelings, without putting that weight on your kid. Family therapy is available too.
Questions parents often ask us
Is this a phase? We’ll help you follow your child’s lead with curiosity rather than pressure.
What about medical care? We can explain what gender-affirming care looks like for youth and connect you with trusted resources.
What if I’m struggling with this? That’s okay, and it’s exactly what parent support is for.
We started Grit City Counseling because finding an affirming therapist for kids was much too hard. We’d love to make it easier for your family.
Related support
Trans & nonbinary therapy · Neurodivergent-affirming therapy · Insurance we accept
Ready when you are. Schedule now. Seen. Affirmed. Celebrated.