Services

Katy Koonce, LCSW

The FtM Support Group meets the last Tuesday of each month from 5:00-6:30 pm. This group is on a drop in, donation basis.

The Mixed Gender/ Mixed Sexuality psychodynamic therapy group meets from 4:30-6:00pm on Thursdays. Participants must have experience with individual therapy, and be willing to make a long-term commitment to the group process. The fee is $50.00 weekly.

In addition to group counseling, Katy offers individual, couples, and family therapy. Katy does not process insurance claims but will provide receipts to facilitate client's filing for insurance reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. She also offers a sliding scale.

Paula Buls, LMSW

Paula offers individual, couples, and family counseling under the clinical supervision of Katy. She also offers a sliding scale.

Paula currently leads a MtF support group the second tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30pm. This group is on a drop in, donation basis and is open to all transpeople on the MtF spectrum.

She is also currently taking applicants for a weekly psychodynamic therapy group for trans-identified individuals of any gender. Participants must have experience with individual therapy, and be willing to make a long-term commitment to the group process. The fee is $50.00 weekly, with some sliding scale slots possible. This group will meet on Monday evenings. Contact Paula for more information.

Monrovia Van Hoose, LCSW

Monrovia is currently providing individual, group & family counseling to members of the LGBTQIA community & their allies. She is also facilitating a bi-monthly support group for partners of trans people .

Monrovia specializes in gender identity, sexuality, adolescents, young adults, identity exploration, and LGBTQIA issues. Other areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, behavioral issues, grieving, HIV, and phase of life changes.

Her therapeutic perspective is informed by her background as an artist, feminist, activist, and sex positive individual.

Monrovia's therapeutic modalities include Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Object Relations, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.

Sliding fee scale available. Introductory rate for Out Youth alumni.