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Identity-Affirming Assessment
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An identity-affirming (e.g., a gender-affirming) assessment provides a supportive and respectful space to explore your experiences and needs. The focus is on understanding your unique story, celebrating your strengths, and reducing barriers to care. These assessments can help with access to gender-affirming medical care, school or workplace supports, or simply to guide next steps in your identity-based journey.
Our goal is to ensure you feel heard, validated, and supported every step of the way. We’re here to work for you, with you.
What to Expect
What is It?
An identity-affirming assessment (sometimes called a gender-affirming assessment) is a supportive evaluation designed to understand your unique experiences, identity, and needs. It creates a safe, respectful space to share your story, strengths, and goals.
Why Do It?
These assessments can help reduce barriers to care by providing documentation or recommendations for gender-affirming medical treatment, school or workplace accommodations, or legal processes. Most importantly, they affirm and validate who you are, while ensuring you have access to the supports that best fit your journey.
What Does it Entail?
You’ll meet with a clinician who listens with openness and respect. The process may involve conversations, questionnaires, and exploring your support systems and well-being. We move at your pace, centering your comfort, and provide clear recommendations or letters as needed. The goal is to leave you feeling understood, validated, and supported moving forward.
The Assessment Process
Interviews
We begin with a collaborative conversation to understand your experiences, goals, and supports. For youth, we meet with both the child and their caregivers.
Questionnaires
You may be asked to complete short questionnaires to better understand your emotional well-being, daily functioning, and support needs. Caregivers or other important people in your life may also be invited to provide input, if helpful.
Feedback & Report
Once the assessment is complete, we meet with you to share findings in a clear, supportive way. You will receive a written report or letter that includes practical recommendations and, if needed, documentation for medical, school, workplace, or legal purposes.
How Can an Identity-Affirming Assessment Help?
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Medical Care (Letters for Hormone Therapy / Surgeries)
What it is
An affirming assessment that provides supportive documentation for access to gender-affirming medical care, such as hormone therapy or surgeries.Why we do it
Many medical providers and insurance companies require a letter or evaluation before starting treatment. Our role is to help reduce barriers and ensure you can access care in a safe and supportive way.What to expect
You’ll meet with a clinician who will listen to your experiences, explore your goals, and discuss supports in place. The process is collaborative, respectful, and focused on your well-being.
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School & Workplace Supports
What it is
An assessment designed to provide recommendations or documentation for school or workplace accommodations.Why we do it
We want to help create affirming, supportive environments where you can succeed without barriers—whether that’s related to name/pronoun use, bathroom access, or social-emotional supports.What to expect
We’ll learn about your experiences in school or work, discuss your goals, and create practical recommendations for educators or employers that affirm your identity and promote success.
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Legal / Documentation Support
What it is
An affirming evaluation that can provide documentation or recommendations for legal processes, such as name or gender marker changes.Why we do it
Legal systems often require professional input or support letters. Our assessments aim to make this process as smooth and validating as possible, helping you navigate requirements while affirming your identity.What to expect
We’ll review your needs, provide a safe and supportive space to share your journey, and offer clear documentation to support your legal goals.