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Kai Lewis

They/Them

I am a queer AFAB transgender LGBTQIA affirming therapist focused on providing culturally competent care for all members of the LGBTQIA communities. My speciality is working with the transgender, nonbinary, & gender expansive/nonconforming communities, as well as sexuality & gender exploration, ethical non-monogamy, non-traditional relational & erotic orientations, among other queer identities (allies included!). Other areas of focus are anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, grief/loss, transitions, behavior change, neurodivergence, somatic experiencing, self image, LGBTQ education, relational conflict, & more. I also offer trauma informed EMDR therapy and ASD/ADHD structured interview assessments. Ages & populations I work with include children, teens, adults, families, & couples/polycules. ​My approach is holistic, & incorporates mind, body, spirit, lifestyle, & more. I value assessing you, as a unique & complex person, in order to tailor our work to fit who you are, rather than force you to fit into plans that aren't working. I offer a client-centered & collaborative approach, allowing space for you to fully express who you are & who you want to be. Holding an LGBTQ or queer identity is not a requirement for patients I see, nor does it need to be the focus of our work together. I hold & acknowledge the unique identities you have, providing an affirming space for our work together. I keep your identities in consideration when assisting you in navigating your experiences, & how the unique intersections & complexities of your identities may affect other areas of your life. ​I foster a collaborative space for my clients to connect & explore their life experience, deepen self knowledge, & create more positive outcomes.

About Me

Certifications:

  • LGBTQ affirmative therapy

  • Somatic Experincing

  • LGBTQ Affirmative CBT

Specialty:

Behavioral/Mental Health, Family & Parenting Support, Medical Transitioning Care, Therapist, Trans & Nonbinary Health

Gender:

Nonbinary

Ethnicity:

White

Sexual Orientation:

Queer, Pansexual

Insurance accepted:

  • Self Pay

  • Self Pay (Adjusted for Income/Sliding scale)

Patient Focus
  • BIPOC
  • Intersex
  • Transgender/Nonbinary
  • Youth
Approach
  • Harm Reduction
  • Weight Inclusive
  • Informed Consent
  • Racial Equity
  • Sex Positive
  • Trauma Informed Care
Location
  • Kai Lewis Counseling

    Costa Mesa, CAUnited States