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CONTENTS -
Queer Owned &/or Operated Businesses
Social Media
LGBTQ+ Orgs, Groups, & Support
Other Helpful Resources
Healthcare
Therapists
Hotlines
Name and Gender Marker Change
Medicaid/Apple Health Trans Surgery Info & Provider List
QUEER OWNED &/or OPERATED BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
- Food -
Soul Sweet Vegan - Olympia
New Moon Cooperative Cafe (worker owned) - Olympia
Burial Grounds Coffee (worker owned) - Olympia - CLOSED
South Bay Pub - Olympia
QB Restaurant - Olympia - CLOSING SOON
River’s Edge - Tumwater
Stellar Juices - Olympia - CLOSED
Sam's Cakes- Olympia
Salty Dog Shellfish Co.- Olympia
Dia del Pastel -Vegan Cakes - Olympia
- Bars & Event Spaces -
The Lamplighters - coworking space and gallery - Olympia
Cryptatropa Bar - Olympia
Rumors Wine Bar - Olympia
The Mix - queer bar - Tacoma
TLC - The Liberation Collective - community event space - Olympia
- Retail -
Underhill Plants - Olympia
The Tie Maker - Tacoma
Olympia Nissan - Jenna Myrfield, service manager - Olympia
Shawn Sanchizzle - New and Used vehicles at VW of Puyallup
Olympia Gear Exchange - Olympia
Radiance Herbs & Massage - Olympia
King’s Bookstore - Tacoma
Gatby Parloure De Beaute (Boutique) - Queer and Black Owned - Olympia
- Artists & Authors -
Trial and Error - Art for Every Day by Naima Lowe
CreativePro Design & Fabrication - Olympia
Craft or DIY - Olympia
Terrarium Treasures - Olympia
Mountain Mama Gems - Tacoma
Gibbous Fashions - Textile Artist - Olympia
Immortal Rain Creations
Sparrow Studio - Circus classes - Olympia
Useful Geekery - Fandom items
Maudie Doll - Jewelry, ornaments, and wallets from recycled/salvaged fabric
Bloody and Bashful - Creepy and cute plushies, figurines, accessories, etc.
The Uneducated Artist - Fluid art
Continuousplay.world - Merch/Vintage - Filipinx Owned - Olympia
Westmond Wares - Hats - Olympia
Airbound Arts - Monthly circus shows and classes - Olympia
WildTiny - Lighting Installations & Fabrication - Olympia
Window Seat - Community-Based Oral History Projects, Nonprofit - Olympia
- Photographers -
Aldine Nicole Photography - Olympia
Tiggr Tales Photography - Portrait Photography - Lakewood
Ashley Marie Photography - Natural Light Photography - Olympia
- Services -
Off App Lyft Rides - Bonny Bee Rainville - Olympia
The Wolf and Pixie Electrolysis - 360-888-7388 - Olympia
Hatley Home Cleaning - Olympia
Rocky at R&R Home Improvement- General Contractor - 206-383-6042 - Vashon
3 Chicks and a Hammer Construction - (206) 351-6400 - Federal Way
American Indian Landscaping - (253) 431-0259 - Tacoma
Camellia's Automotive - automotive repair shop - Tacoma
Cultivating Kindness Landscape and Design - Tumwater
Spectrum Pest Management - Olympia
EverWorks LLC - coworking office - Olympia
Summers Event Rentals - rental company - Olympia
Evergreen Wellness Co. - (360) 878-9465 - Trans-owned Physical Therapy and sports performance clinic - Olympia
WildTiny Productions - (206) 427-4890 Latinx Queer owned & operated A/V company - Olympia
- Animal Services -
HausofK9 Modern Dog Training- Certified Science-based pet dog trainer - Thurston County
Artois Equestrian - Olympia
Newly Minted Aussies - Australian shepherd breeder, Balanced trainer, in-home daycare & boarding kennel - Lacey
Jamie S. on Rover - Olympia
Missypants Critter Sitting - Olympia
Pet Mentor - dog and cat training - Olympia
Oly Pet Sitting - Olympia
Little PAWS 4 Rescue - Lacey
Shanti's Heart Sanctuary - 501c3 sanctuary for rescued animals - Elma
Savannah B. Dog Walking - Olympia
Leg Up Grooming - Olympia
Dog Defined - dog training - Olympia
- Legal & Financial -
Maddox and Lafoon, ps - Sirena Denbow - representative for Social Security Disability - (360) 786-8276 - Olympia
Skellenger Bender - Cynthia Buhr - LGBT Legal Issues - (206) 623-6501 - Seattle
Sustain Financial Inc. - Certified Financial Planner - (360) 339-8611 - Lacey
Moose Creek Bookkeeping, LLC - (346) 298-2252 - Seattle/Remote
Advocate Accounting, LLC - (206) 216-4629 Seattle (started in Olympia)
- Hairstylists & Barbers -
David Nichols Hair - Olympia
Gatsby Hair Salon - Olympia
Casey at Seawolf Barber Shop - Tacoma
Micaela Castañon - Olympia
Geena at Premiere Salon & Spa - Olympia
Jamie Lee & Company - Jason, Dravi, etc. - 25+ years in Olympia!
Stephanie Bankuti at Cutter's Barber Shop - Olympia
Terronce Lockwood - Shear Happiness - Lacey
The Barber Collective - Tacoma
Locks By Lexifer - Popylion Salon - Tacoma
Supernova Hair and Tattoo - Tacoma
Parker the Barber - Tacoma
The Stone & Steel Barbershop - Tumwater
Shear Barber Studio - Olympia
Cappello Hair Etc. - Olympia, Rick Wehmeyer, was open in the 90s.
- Real Estate -
Jeanie Kendall - Keller Williams Real Estate
Audrey Parks - Real Estate Broker
Erin McCready and Onyx Dixon at Homeward Sound
Alicia Robinett - Defiance Realty
Savannah Parker- Abbey Realty
Empire Home Group
Neil Sharp Realty
Morr Solomon-Managing Broker & Investor-
morr.solomon@exprealty.com - 206-317-7766
- Tattoo Artists & Piercing -
Kai at Black Rabbit - Olympia
Jorb at Freak Body Tattoo - Olympia
Metro Body Piercing - Olympia
Sorry Mom Ink - Olympia
Other Matters - stick and pokes - Olympia
Primeval Ink Tattoo - Olympia
Handworkers Studio LLC - Olympia
Chelsea at Spider Monkey Tattoo - 360 709 9650 - Olympia
- Alternative Medicine, Holistic & Spiritual Services -
➤ Worthmore Wellness- Nutritional Therapy - Lacey
➤Olympia Community Acupuncture - Westside of Olympia. Sliding Scale Community Acupuncture $20-50. (360) 545-3767. www.OlyCommunityAcu.org
➤ Conscious Culture Cooperative - Reiki by a 4th generation Curandera (medicine woman)- Olympia
➤ Moonhill Mystery School - Earth-based spirituality school - Olympia
➤ Synsense - Neurodivergent Coaching and more
➤ Tender Fierce Temple Arts - Sex and Intimacy coach
➤ Rianne BeCraft Tarot & Coaching - Intuitive Tarot Reader and Career Shift Coaching - Olympia / Virtual Sessions
➤ Evergreen Wellness Co. - Trans-owned Physical Therapy and sports performance clinic - Olympia (360) 878-9465
➤ Ebudae Acupuncture and Herbs, PLLC - Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice with sliding scale services - Tacoma, (206) 312-7187
- Yoga -
➤ Brooke West Yoga Therapy - BSc, C-IAYT - Olympia
- Massage
➤ Massage by Brocx - Jade Brocx - they/them
253-590-3636 - Book Here
2415 Evergreen PK DR SW Ste C4, Olympia, WA 98502 - Deep Tissue, Injury Treatment, Trans Fluent Provider - sliding scale for LGBTQ+ and other marginalized identities - text and mention queer exchange to be accepted as new client.
➤ Quiet Storm Massage & Bodywork - (360) 688-6563 - Olympia
➤ Massage With Clementine Marie, LMT- Somatic release, Craniosacral, Myofacial work, Relaxation - (360) 742-7344 - West Olympia
➤ Moe Gaughan - moegaughan@gmail.com 12 years of experience - Trans massage specialist, trained in scar tissue massage, deep tissue, relaxation, intraoral, cupping, gua sha, and more. Mobile/In home sessions in Olympia - Private office in Ascent Fitness in Tacoma - I offer free video consultations and sliding scale pricing.
➤ Soften Bodywork - 541-359-5301 - Olympia/Nisqually
Also check out: YWCA’s List of Black, Indigenous, and POC Owned Businesses
Business Owners, See: https://www.everywhereisqueer.com/
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Join us on Facebook |
South Sound Queer Social Club - Tacoma
Shelton / Mason County LGBTQ+
South Side Queers - South of Seattle
Queer Tacoma Community Forum
SouthSoundGays - Puget Sound Area
Western Washington LGBTQ+ Discord Server - ‘Greater Seattle Area’
Tacoma and Olympia Gay Bears
- Youth & Families -
Puget Sound Queer Families (for Queer Parents)
Rainbow Families of Puget Sound
- Transgender-
Transgender Washington Network
- Outdoors & Nature -
South Sound Queer Scouts - Tacoma
LGBTQ Outdoor Adventures - Olympia & Tacoma
Alphabet Soup Gardeners of the Pacific Northwest
Queering the Landscape - Puyallup
LGBTQ+ ORGS, GROUPS,
& SUPPORT
Rainbow Center - Tacoma
Capital City Pride - Olympia
Harbor Include - Hoquiam
YWCA LGBTQ2S - Currently meeting via Zoom - Olympia
The Rainbow Pride Foundation Inc - Tumwater
- Youth -
PFLAG Olympia (LGBT+ Youth and Families) - Olympia
Pizza Klatch - In school support group & advocacy - Olympia
Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition (13-18)
Gender Spectrum - Free support groups - (11-19) - US
Rainbow Conservation Corps - job training program (16-19)
Stonewall Youth (12-24) - Olympia
Oasis Youth Center ( 12-24) - Tacoma
- College Students -
First Peoples Multicultural, Trans, and Queer Support Services at The Evergreen State College
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center at South Puget Sound Community College
Stonewall Youth (<24) - Olympia
Oasis Youth Center (<24) - Tacoma
- Elders -
Sound Alliance of Older LGBTQ (LGBT Elders) - Olympia
Tacoma Older LGBT
Puget Sound Old Lesbians Organizing for Change - Tacoma
National Resource Center on LGBTQ Aging - USA
- Transgender -
Gender Benders Support Group - 18+ 3rd tuesday of the month - Olympia: https://www.tlcoly.com/
Diversity Alliance of The Puget Sound Multiple trans groups - Tacoma
New Boyz Club (18+ group for afab trans folks) alternating Mondays 7-9 pm - Olympia
Tacoma T Men (transmasc group) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - Tacoma
Ingersoll Gender Center - Thurston County Resource Guide
Gender Justice League Safe House - Newly expanded to Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Mason, Thurston, and Pacific County
Olympia Trans Discussion Group - Olympia
Oly Clothes Transfer - trans clothing exchange
Queer Clothing Closet at The Lamplighters - Olympia
Transgender HRT Supply Program
Transneedles.org - Free injection supplies
- Support -
The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse - Olympia
Overeaters Anonymous - Olympia
YWCA Pierce County (Domestic violence assistance and shelter) - Tacoma
Queers, Crackpots, And Fallen Women (Alcoholics Anonymous) - Olympia
Partners in Prevention Education - Olympia
- Legal Assistance -
Washington State Human Rights Commission - File a complaint Lavender Rights Project - Seattle
The Qlaw Foundation of Washington
Washington State Human Rights Commission
ACLU of Washington
- HIV Testing and Support -
Mpowerment Washington (Gay and Bi men) - Olympia
PCAF of Washington (assisting people living with HIV) - Tacoma
- Government & Politics -
Washington State LGBTQ Comission
Thurston County Queer Democrats
Washington SAFE Alliance
- Faith Based -
Triangles (Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation)
- Book Clubs -
Seeds Queer and Latinx Book Club - Olympia
Oly Queer Book Club *also on discord*
Queer and Pleasant Strangers - Timberland Library - Olympia
- Arts & Culture -
The Furnace Club - QTBIPOC, art & multimedia safe space - Olympia
Free Range Drag - Olympia
OTHER RESOURCES
- Housing -
Olympia Diversity Housing
Oly Housing
The Evergreen State College Room Shares
New to Olympia? See: Cheaper Apartment List & Tips «
- Mutual Aid Groups -
Olympia Mutual Aid Collective «
Olympia AMAC (Anarchist Mutual Aid Collective)
Olymap (Olympia Mutual Aid Partners)
- Low Income Resources -
Low/No Income Resource Directory
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HEALTHCARE
Disclaimer: This list contains allied providers that cannot be confirmed to be 100% LGBTQ+ competent.
- Informed Consent Transgender Hormone Therapy -
The following are confirmed to not require a therapist’s letter to prescribe hormones, some can also act as a PCP.
● See also: Erin's Informed Consent HRT map of the US
➤ Yelm Family Medicine & Unruhly Medicine: Dr. Chelsea Unruh MD - Olympia & Yelm
➤ Planned Parenthood - Olympia, Shelton, Centralia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Federal Way, and more!
➤ Cedar River Clinics - Tacoma, Seattle & Renton
➤ Hilltop Adult Care Clinic - Tacoma
-Jo Bauer, ARNP - Head of Gender Affirming Care - (253) 722-1720
-Stacie Sutton Beck, MD - (253) 441-4742
-Abigail Kress, DO - (253) 722-1720
➤ Parkland Family Medical Clinic - Blair Campbell, MD - (253) 536-2020 - Tacoma
➤ Eastside and Lakewood Medical Clinics - Gayle Matthews, MD OB-GYN -
(253) 722-2161 - Tacoma
➤ Lakewood Medical Clinic - Pat Vigil, MD PhD - (253) 589-7030 - Tacoma
- Under 18 Gender Health -
➤ Mary Bridge Children’s Gender Health - Tacoma
- Veterans -
➤ LGBT Veterans Health Service: Katy McDermott Veteran Care Coordinator - 206-277-3233 - Seattle
- General Medical -
➤ The Olympia Free Clinic: Medical clinic & specialty services - 360-890-4074
*For trans folks: Gender Health Clinic - first monday of every month, 5-8pm !
➤Yelm Family Medicine: 360-458-7761 Yelm
-Dr. Chelsea Unruh MD
-Dr. Catherine Talbot DO
➤ *MultiCare- 360-252-3890 - Olympia
- Dr. Theresa Duggan MD
- Dr. Kim Dougan MD
➤ *Capital Physician Services
-Capitol Family and Sports Medicine: - 360-709-9500 - Olympia
Dr. Jamie Nixon PA
-Eastside Health Care: - (360) 943-5127 - Olympia
Dr. Nancy Armstrong, MSN MHA ARNP
➤ *Providence - Use the Find A Doctor Tool to find providers taking patients
-St. Peter Family Medicine: (360) 493-7230 - Olympia
Dr. Yo Kondo MD
(This is a residency training program for physicians that has LGBTQ care as part of the curriculum, specific providers may be better than others. Dr Kondo is the director.)
-Providence (Eastside):
Ms. Kathryn Harshman ARNP - (360) 493-4045
Dr. Wendy Lau MD (360) 486-6710
-Providence (Westside):
Dr. Justin D. Wheeler, MD
➤ *Kaiser - For trans folks: Gender Health Program info
-Obstetrics & Gynecology: - 360-413-8413 option 1
Dr. Sarah Calvert MD OBGYN
-Olympia Medical Center: - (360) 923-7000
Dr. Deepti Paturi, DO, Family Medicine &
Dr. Lisa Spatz MD
➤ Complete Healthcare of Olympia: - (360) 754-9409 - Olympia
Dr. Amber Campbell MD
Dr. Morgan Zentner MD
Julie Dybbro ARNP
➤ Seamar Olympia Medical Clinic - (360) 491-1399 - Olympia
Dr. Janelle Weaver
➤ Evergreen Wellness Co. - Trans-owned Physical Therapy and sports performance clinic - Olympia (360) 878-9465
Dr. Trey Larant, PT, DPT
- Reproductive Services - *note that many providers listed elsewhere also offer these services
➤ Whole Body Pregnancy - Erika Davis - BIPOC and free of charge for Black, POC and queer families who are without means (you can also donate here) - (347) 471-0739 - Tacoma
➤ Jessica Mascher, LMT and Perinatal Services - (503) 737-8668 - Seattle
➤ Yelm Family Medicine: Dr. Chelsea Unruh MD - Yelm 360-458-7761. Low risk OB and IUI
➤Tiffany Heiges at Around the Circle Midwifery - Pregnancy, birth, and well body care (paps, etc. regardless of pregnancy status) - (360) 459–7222 - Olympia
- Trans Competent Paps - *note that many providers listed elsewhere also offer these services
➤ Yelm Family Medicine: Dr. Chelsea Unruh MD - they/them - Yelm - 360-458-7761.
➤Tiffany Heiges at Around the Circle Midwifery - Pregnancy, birth, and well body care (paps regardless of pregnancy status) - (360) 459–7222 - Olympia
➤ Planned Parenthood - Olympia, Shelton, Centralia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Federal Way, and more!
➤ Complete Healthcare of Olympia: - (360) 754-9409 - Olympia
Julie Dybbro ARNP
- Dental -
➤ Vetter Dental Group: (360)459-2677 - Olympia
➤ Family Dentistry At Hawks Prairie: Dr. O'Leary (360)456-1000 - Lacey
- Electrolysis -
➤ The Wolf and Pixie Electrolysis - 360-888-7388 - Olympia
- Voice Lessons -
➤ U.W. Otolaryngology Department - (206) 598-4022 - Seattle/Telehealth - Accepts Apple Health
➤ Kaiser Permanente - Speech Pathology - (360) 923-7000 - Multiple Locations
➤ Loud & Clear Speech Therapy, PLLC - Cade Dibble - ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist - Olympia
Services offered include: gender-affirming voice therapy, cognitive-communication therapy after a stroke or other medical event, pediatric speech and language therapy, pediatric feeding therapy for “picky eaters” and “problem feeders”, dysphagia management, stuttering treatment, AAC training and therapy, aphasia treatment, and more.
- Physical Therapy-
➤ Evergreen Wellness Co. - Trans-owned Physical Therapy and sports performance clinic - Olympia (360) 878-9465
Dr. Trey Larant, PT, DPT
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THERAPY & SOCIAL WORK
Note: Contact providers for the most up to date insurance information.
➤ Partners In Prevention Education 360-522-5536
-Apple Health/Medicaid-
➤ NW Therapy Group - (360)915-3221 - multiple locations - apple health/medicaid/others
➤ Pathways Mental Health Services (360) 799-5782 - Lacey
“Offering individual, couples/marital, and group therapy for LGBT and non-binary people at our telehealth, Lacey & Longview locations. Please call the specific clinic to inquire about the process of setting up an initial appointment.” - apple health/medicaid/others
➤ Behavioral Health Resources - Takes apple health/medicaid (360) 704-7170 - Olympia
➤ Juanita Evans, Circle in a Square Counseling, Counselor, LA, LMHC (253) 655-1048 - Lacey
Eclectic Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Client Focus: “Ethnicity: African-American and Other Racial or Ethnic Background. Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Allied. “ Accepts apple health, Premera, Regence, First Choice and Associates, some Kaiser Options/PPO, Aetna, Amerigroup, United Health Care, Signa, Providence.”
➤ Stacy Curl, Integral Psychotherapist, MA, LMHC 360-402-7674 - Lacey
“I have advanced training in holistic, non-directive psychotherapy, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Affirmative Mental Health Care, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am currently training in Hakomi. I am a queer cisgender woman and use she/her pronouns.’ Can accept apple health out of network, Premera, First Choice Health Network, and Kaiser Permanente Options or Access PPO.
➤ Answers Counseling - Karla A. Cain, M. ED., LMHC - (253) 820-2436
Individual & Group Counseling, supportive housing, developmental disability services, maternity and parenting programs.
Apple health/medicaid.
-Other Insurance-
Femme and Them 360-450-4405 - Shelton *Also the host of Mad Queer Parents Podcast *
➤ Kaya Colin, MSW, LMHC
Practices through an intersectional social justice lens. White queer femme, but “committed to unpacking my privilege, to anti-racist work, and dismantling systems of oppression.” Trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory, neuroscience, and attachment theory. I have advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss.
➤ Cappy Shapiro, Social Worker
Works with trans, queer, questioning, and non-binary people of all ages and their families. Has experience with LGBTQ youth, adults, and their families.
➤ Jl Lee, MSW, LSWAIC - they/them/theirs
“My therapeutic lens is informed and rooted in anti-oppression, multicultural, intersectional, queer, gender-affirming, and kink positivity.” … “Much of my own story has centered around the years of unpacking the shame of being “othered” and making sense of being a second-generation Chinese American living in the United States.” Read more on website.
Out of network Regence, Premera and First Choice Health. FSA and HSA.
➤ Erin Daly (she/they) MA, LMFTA, ATR-P (360) 329-2319 - Olympia
erindalytherapy@gmail.com
Art therapy, attachment based, IFS, MBCT. Sliding scale and “Out Of Network Providers with a LMFTA license”.
➤ Sarah Peace, MA, LMHC (360)451-4903 - Olympia beinghumancounseling@gmail.com
Accepting new clients for individual, couples, relationship, family, and group therapy. “I primarily provide counseling for transgender and all LGBTQIA+ folks, youth, couples, families.” Out of network billing, credit, debit, cash, check, HSA.
➤ Janet Brodsky, LICSW (360) 951 – 0951 - Olympia
Trans and LGBQ+ positive and competent, specialties are mainly trauma and anxiety and serving underserved populations. Works with teens, adults, individuals and groups. Provides consultation and training as well. Insurance: Out of network, Regence, Premera and First Choice.
➤ Sean Taylor Seyer, MA, LPC, LMHC, Counselor (512) 831-4836 - Olympia
“I am a transgender male and have worked with the LGBTQA communities for many years. I work with adults and teens wanting to clarify their identity and live their lives fully expressed.” Kaiser and out of network providers.
➤ Bill Stoner MA, LMHC (360) 561 – 3737 - Olympia
Trans and LGBQ+ positive, PTSD, Sex Addiction, Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID, 21+ only. Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Tricare, Premera, Lifewise, Aetna
➤ Lynn Grotsky, LICSW (360) 412 – 1319 - Olympia
Call for insurance information. Trans competent, especially for trans* youth. Works with young children, adolescents. Therapy, training, consultations. Can only see someone for 3-4 sessions or for a consultation. Accepts private insurance, call for more information.
➤ Dr. Maile Bay, JD, PsyD, MSCP (360) 529 – 3755 - Olympia
mmbay@comcast.net
Trans and LGBQ+ positive, may be willing to do letters for surgery. Out of network provider, sliding scale.
➤ Carin Christy MA, LMHC (360) 810-5745 - Olympia
I am a professional Art Therapist, IFS Therapist and am training to be a Body Trust provider. I work from a Health at Every Size perspective and specialize in work with clients struggling with food and body issues. Regence, Premera, Lifewise, and First Choice Health Network
➤ Janys Murphy LMHC (360) 754-1747 - Olympia
janysmurphyrising@gmail.com
In addition to working with transgender individuals, Janys supports their families in the ‘coming out’ process.
Out of network provider, accepts Premera and Lifewise in network.
➤ Jennifer Whipple Mental Health Counselor (253) 300-9996 - Tacoma
therapy@jenniferwhipple.com
Experience working with coming out, gender identity, transgender/non-binary identities, kink/poly, sexual orientation, queer parenting and conception, and intersectional identities. Out of network provider, accepts Regence, Premera, Lifewise, and First Choice in network.
➤ Philippe Bower, MSW, LSWAIC, CCATP - (253)-348-6548 - Tacoma
Specializes in LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bi-polar, and borderline personality disorders. Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield, Aetna, First Choice Health, Kaiser PPO (First Choice)
➤ Lifestance Health - 206-420-5416 - Tacoma
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Premera, Regence Blue Shield, Champ VA, Kaiser HMO, Kaiser PPO, United Healthcare, Optum, Tricare, First Choice, HMA, Meritain, Cigna, GEHA, Sound Health & Wellness, Medicare
➤ Loving Kindness Family Counseling Services - Marcia Cameron-Parker LMHC - (253) 655-2265 - Tacoma
Areas of focus: depression and anxiety, stress reduction, relationship problems, self esteem, sexual abuse, domestic violence, marital problems, behavioral problems in children, ADD & ADHD, parenting, Black and African American and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Ceridian, Cigna, ComPsych, E4Health, First Choice Health | FCH, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), LifeWise, LifeWorks | Morneau Shepell, MHNet Behavioral Health, Optima, Optum, Regence, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
➤ Willow Point Counseling LLC - Cynthia Hoffer - (360) 999-3318 - Olympia
Specializes in serving clients and their families with autism, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, challenging behaviors, and life's transitions.
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Regence, First Choice Health, Kaiser and Cigna out of network, Military One Source, Tricare, Premera, Regence
-Self Pay-
➤ Kian Leggett, LSWAIC (253) 299 - 4664 - Olympia
welcome@kleggettcounseling.com
“I am a queer and trans MH therapist and sexual minority mental health specialist. My area of focus is in serving my community, as well as substance use and self harm. I offer reduced rates on request and can provide pay-what-you-can letters of support for surgery.” Does not take insurance, sliding scale.
➤ Gabi Clayton, LMHC (360) 888 – 5291 - Olympia
Trans and LGBQ+ positive and competent, depression, trauma, stress, sexual orientation and gender identity issues, family of origin issues, grief, loss, etc. Works with adults, teens, couples, families, and small groups. Does not bill insurance.
➤ Matt Goldenberg, Psy.D. (206) 745 – 9532 - Olympia
drmattgoldenberg@gmail.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Very trans competent and friendly, LGBQ+ competent and friendly, focused on both. Works with adolescents, adults, families. Out of network, sliding scale.
➤ Fennec Clyde Oak Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP. (360) 972-3526 - Olympia
contact@fennecoak.com
I am a transgender-identified therapist who specializes in work with LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones. In addition, I work with trauma survivors, people who have experienced othering, and people in life transitions. Does not accept insurance.
➤Brittany Sanchez-Reed, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, (253) 254-5163 - Olympia
brittany@sanchezreedcounseling.com
I am a queer, non-binary therapist who specializes in work with LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones. I work predominantly with anxiety, self-worth, and relationship challenges. Does not take insurance, sliding scale.
➤ Elizabeth Antoon-Walsh, MSW, LICSW (774) 435-1416 - Olympia
Offers holistic individual, family, couples/relationship, and group therapy. “Together in our work, we will use various elements of different theories depending on your needs, past work in therapy, presenting issues and current challenges. With all clients, I practice from a client-centered, trauma informed, and social justice perspective.” Does not accept insurance.
➤ Mae Kessler, MA, LMFTA (360) 358-3345 - Olympia
maekesslertherapy@gmail.com
LGBTQIA+, “I work with folks around issues of anxiety, depression, relationship stress, self-love, grief and loss, searching for meaning, creativity, privilege and oppression, wrestling with spirituality or religion, work, school, trauma, ancestral heritage, listening to the wisdom of one’s own body, and the work of becoming more fully oneself. I am kink and poly friendly.” Does not bill insurance.
➤ Talcott Broadhead, MSW (360) 402 – 0240 - Olympia
broadhead@gmail.com
Provides consultations, see page for more information. Strong preference given to trans and previous patients. Trans and LGBQ+ positive, competent, and specialty. Also specializes in trauma recover and underserved/disenfranchised populations (homeless/street dependent, sex workers, current and former foster youth). Works with individuals. Does not take insurance.
➤ Sazi Wald, Sunflower Mental Health, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDPTAIC (360) 252-9415 - Olympia
“Hello! My name is Sazi Wald, I use They/Them and She/Her pronouns and I am a Counselor in Olympia Washington. I got my Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and I am a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical which just means that I am trained and licensed to provide mental health therapy in the State of Washington.” Does not accept insurance.
➤ Erika Laurentz Marriage & Family Therapist, Mpsych, LMFTA (844) 571-5035 - Olympia
PACT certified couples therapist, level 1 ; Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy, advanced level, Art therapy, Attachment based, MBCT, NLP, FSBT, Psychodynamic
Does not accept insurance.
➤ Pride Counseling NW - 253.201.0203 - Tacoma
Does not accept insurance.
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➤ Karen Kirsch, MA CM RSMT (360) 705 – 1216 - Olympia
karenbodyofknowledge@gmail.com
Trans and LGBQ+ positive and working towards competency. Does somatic therapy, dance therapy, authentic movement, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, developmental movement. Contact for insurance information.
➤ Nanci Lamusga, CC, LMHCA, LICSW (360) 538-1461 - Aberdeen
Moved out of the area but is still in the state (Aberdeen). I’m not sure if they do Telehealth sessions (video). Call to confirm. Ages 13-30. Trans and LGBQ+ positive and competent. Uses ICATH. Verification needed. Call for insurance information
➤ Stacey Plate, MA LMHC (360) 402 – 7674 - Olympia
Trans and LGBQ+ competent and positive. Works with adults and teens, will write letters for hormones and surgery. Call for insurance information
➤ Dr. David P Monson, Clinical Psychologist specialist (360) 870-8744 - Olympia
- Spiritual Advising -
➤ Rev. Tandi Rogers - Spiritual Life Coach, Unitarian Universalist clergy - Tacoma
➤ Vibrant Hue Hypnosis, LLC - Spiritual Journeys program and past life exploration - Tacoma
➤ Essential Spirit Counseling & Spiritual Direction - Jill Komura LMHCA - 360-539-1230 - Olympia
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HOTLINES
Trans Lifeline (hotline for trans people in crisis) «
(877) 565-8860 (US) *No nonconsensual rescue
Thrive Lifeline (crisis textline)
(313) 662-8209 *No nonconsensual rescue
text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
Phone: 360-586-2800
Youth Line: 360-586-2777
Pierce County Crisis Line
Phone: 800-576-7764
YWCA Pierce County 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 253-383-2593
Email: crisis@ywcapiercecounty.org
Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County
Phone: 360-956-1155
Gay and Lesbian Victim’s Assistance (24 Hour Hotline)
Phone: 1-800-259-1536
Trevor Helpline (24 hour suicide hotline for LGBT youth)
Phone: 1-800-850-8078
Other Resources for Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Non Binary People
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ETC
HRT Supply Fund
Transneedles.org
Free Informed Consent Surgery Letters
NAME & GENDER MARKER
- Name Change Grants -
Trans Lifeline Microgrants
- Statewide Rules & Guidance -
Created by: The National Center For Trans Equality
- Thurston County Resident Instructions -
Created by: New BoyZ Club (updated November 2020)
COMPLETE THESE STEPS IN THIS ORDER TO CHANGE YOUR NAME ON LEGAL DOCUMENTS:
STEP 1:
Thurston County Courthouse – Certified/ Legal Name Change
Complete the Petition for Adult Name Change form (below), then email it to: TCDCCivil@co.thurston.wa.us . When District Court begins filing name change cases, you will receive a return email telling you how to pay the filing fee and receive a court date. Be sure to check your inbox and spam folder! Make sure you get to your court date on-time. They usually get the name changes done first thing. Get at least 3 Certified copies of your name change letter (you will have to pay an extra $5 for each additional copy because they only give you one at no additional cost).
*Due to COVID, the courthouse is also offering court appointments virtually.
*If you’re not a resident of Washington yet, call the Thurston County Courthouse and ask if you can get your name changed here. If you can’t, you’ll have to contact the county in the state you last lived in and go through the process of getting your name changed there.
Name Change Court Cost: $282.50 *price increase 7/21
Phone: (360) 786-5450
Office Address:
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98501
Petition Form for Adult Name Change here:
www.co.thurston.wa.us/distcrt/docs/Adult-Name-Change-Petition.pdf
Check for more information here:
www.co.thurston.wa.us/distcrt/services/name-changes
STEP 2:
WA State Dept. of Vital Records – Birth Certificate Name Change
This is only for people born in Washington State. Mail in your CERTIFIED copy of your legal name change from the courthouse (YOU WON’T GET THIS BACK!), and also fill out and send the 422-126-Court Order Legal Name Change Request Form (link below).
*If you were born in another state, you need to contact that state’s vital records department and go through the process with them.
Cost: $25; You can exchange your original Certified Birth Certificate for free by filling out this form within one year of your legal name change and sending in your old birth certificate - https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/422-044-BirthDeathMailInOrder.pdf (mail it to the address on this form).
Phone: (360) 236-4580
Office Address (NOT mailing address):
101 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Hours:
Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm for Vital Records (birth certificate) office
422-126-Court Order Legal Name Change Request Form: (mail it to the address on this form)
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/422-126-LegalNameChangeRequest.pdf
Check for more information here:
www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/CourtOrderedNameChange
STEP 3:
Social Security - Name Change
You have to go into a Social Security office to get a name change. Bring your UPDATED Birth Certificate, your current driver’s license or passport, a CERTIFIED Name Change letter from the courthouse, and a Social Security Application.
Cost: Free
Phone: (866) 755-6199
Office Address:
402 Yauger Way SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from 9am-4pm
Wed from 9am-12pm
Social Security Application here:
https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf
Check for more information here:
https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm
STEP 4:
WA Dept. of Licensing – Name Change on Driver’s License
Bring in your CERTIFIED Court Order Name Change Letter, your UPDATED social security card, and a current ID with a photo into any local office.
Cost: $10
Phone: (360) 459-6754
Office Address:
719 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE, Suite 108
Lacey, WA 98503
Hours:
Tues-Fri from 8:30am-5pm
Sat from 8:30am-2:30pm
Check for more information here:
www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/namechange.html
MEDICAID SURGERY INFO & PROVIDERS
Email transhealth@hca.wa.gov for more information.
This list was last updated 12/2021.
Update 9/22: https://queerdoc.com/great-news-bottom-surgery-options-in-seattle-in-2022/
Breast augmentation
Providers
The following providers offer top surgery for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Mastectomy
Providers
The following providers offer top surgery for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Hysterectomy and Orchiectomy
Providers
The following providers offer surgery for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Hysterectomy
Phone: 1-509-755-5205
Phone: 1-360-514-1060
Phone: 1-360-892-0208
Phone: 1-206-215-6300
206-965-4200
Phone: 1-206-860-4541
Orchiectomy
Phone: 1-206-744-3241
Phone: 1-503-346-1500
Phone: 1-503-612-5260
Phone: 1-509-747-5773
Phone: 1-206-528-4944
Full bottom surgery
Providers
The following providers offer full bottom surgery for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Phone: 1-503-346-1500
Phone: 1-509-747-5773
(Dr. Meltzer/Dr. Ley) – Scottsdale, AZ
(Dr. Meltzer/Dr. Ley/Dr. Esmonde) – Portland, OR
Phone: 1-480-657-7006
Hair Removal providers
The following providers offer hair removal for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Phone: 1-206-281-7163
Phone: 1-509-747-5773
Phone: 1-360-746-2013
Phone: 1-360-748-8814
Facial Feminization
Providers
The following providers offer facial feminization surgery for transgender Apple Health clients. The names given here are not recommendations based on care provided or provider preference.
Phone: 1-509-747-5773
Phone: 1-206-2236600
Find a Provider
You can see any Apple Health enrolled provider that performs the procedure you are seeking. To get started, call the enrolled provider you are interested in seeing and schedule a consultation. Consultations do not require prior approval. The provider will need to get a prior authorization for the procedure. To see if a provider you are looking for accepts Apple Health coverage, visit https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/p1findaprovider/.
Transportation services
You may be eligible for help with transportation to your health care appointments at no cost to you. The appointment must be for services covered by Apple Health. If you need help to find transportation or a doctor in your area, please call 1-800-562-3022. View www.hca.wa.gov/transportation-help to find a transportation broker for your county. Contact a broker 7-14 days before your appointment. Requests to your broker less than two business days before your appointment may not be scheduled.
You can find more information about Apple Health transhealth benefits online at the Transhealth program webpage. Thank you for your inquiry and I hope this information is helpful.