What does it mean to be a trans-affirming therapist? How do pronouns work? Why is it so important to get educated and support the queer and trans community as a therapist?

In this episode, I talk with Kieran McMonagle to answer these questions. He is an LMFT in California and Washington and the owner of Red Cape Therapy which teaches therapists how to support the queer and trans community by creating trans-affirming therapy practices.

More about Kieran:

Kieran McMonagle (he/him) is queering therapy—from supporting your transgender kid, supporting a couple to improve community, to doing parent coaching for when you just aren't sure what to do. He works with therapists and organizations to increase their capacity to support the queer community. He is an individual and relational therapist licensed in California and Washington. He began working in the mental health field with folks in 2009 and started practicing therapy in 2012. He works individually and relationally with teenagers and every age of adult. Many of Kieran’s clients are queer, transgender, gay, LGBTQIAAP+, and polyamorous or wanting to learn more about these communities.

Kieran's Website: redcapetherapy.com

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