Kathyrn Kemp Chociej, MSW
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. When working with clients, I am sensitive to how oppression impacts mental health and hinders our ability to find our place in the world. Some issues we can explore together include: LGBTQ issues, traumatic experiences, coming out, family of origin, depression, and anxiety. I provide affirmative counseling for trans* and gender queer clients. I believe that therapy should be a choice and I do not view gender dysphoria as a mental health issue. I approach my work from a place of empathy, non-judgment, and support. My goal is to help clients feel empowered by their work in therapy, obtain personal growth, and fulfillment, and ultimately lead a more loving, joyful, and authentic life.
I am an active member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work (WSSCSW). I facilitate support groups for parents of gender-variant children through Gender Diversity, and a wellness group through Gilda's Club.