Brittany Bate

Authenticity is key in healing. I strive to show up authentically in session, and want you to do exactly the same. This may mean I curse a little, you may see a cat or three, and I am known to drop a witty one-liner here and there. This may mean you show up to our telehealth session without shoes, on your couch, and with your dog by you. That’s cool! As long as you’ve got a private space and good internet to dive into our work together, feel free to show up comfortable, and let the healing begin. As a queer-identified provider, I love supporting other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in whatever their needs and goals might be. Sometimes this may be related to identity-specific exploration and concerns, but oftentimes we’ve just got some shit to sort through, and want help from someone from a shared community. Struggling in a relationship, feeling unheard, misunderstood, or invalidated? Have a lot to say, but really not sure how to say it so they will hear you? I am here to help – whether it is to offer you support as you navigate these difficulties or to support you and your partner(s), friend, or family members through difficult conversations, relationship low-points, or transitions. Have you experienced a loss, and are feeling stuck, numb, or gripped by grief? Grief truly sucks. It hurts. A lot. And I can sit with you in the hurt, and I won’t offer any of those annoying platitudes that just make you more hurt and angrier. Have you experienced one or more traumatic events, and are ready to feel less tense and on edge, sleep better, and trust yourself again? Let’s work through it, together, and get you back to feeling like you. Are you starting to explore or better understand your gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or romantic orientations, and looking for a safer space to explore these? Or, perhaps you are seeking a provider who can offer additional resources and referrals to trusted gender-affirming medical, mental health, and wellness providers to join you on your journey? Step into my virtual office, I truly cannot wait to meet you! I also enjoy providing space for parents, partners, and other family members of LGBTQIA+ folx to ask questions and work towards being the best support for their loved one that they can possibly be, while honoring their journey, too. Does it sound like we could be a good fit? Or, maybe you are wanting to learn a little more about Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting? Send me an email at info@beboldpsychnc.com ! I would love to know more about you and get you connected with whatever support you are seeking.