help for teens & young adults questioning gender identity/sexual orientation
Questioning who you are, how you identify, or who you’re drawn to can feel confusing, isolating, or risky—especially if you’re worried about family, faith, culture, or friends.
You deserve a therapist who is affirming, informed, and not trying to push you into a box. My role isn’t to tell you who you are—it is to walk with you while you figure it out, feeling safer, steadier, and more seen.
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You are exploring gender identity or pronouns
You are questioning your sexual orientation
You feel “in between” labels or like none of them quite fit
You are out in some spaces and not in others
You are navigating dysphoria, shame, safety concerns or rejection
You are a parent wanting to better support your LGBTQ+ teen or young adult
Explore your identity, story and values at your pace
Untangle internalized shame, fear or confusing messages
Build language that actually fits your lived experience
Strengthen boundaries and safety plans in unsupportive environments
Process family, school, social and relationship dynamics
Support parents/caregivers in understanding and affirming their child
If you are questioning, exploring or trying to make sense of your identity or orientation, you deserve an affirming place to land.
My role is not to tell you who you are—it is to walk with you while you figure it out, feeling safer, steadier and more seen.
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support. Reach out when you are ready—we will move at your pace.
In-Person Therapy in Overland Park, KansasVirtual throughout Kansas, Colorado, and Florida
If you are questioning, exploring or trying to make sense of your identity or orientation, you deserve an affirming place to land.
My role is not to tell you who you are—it is to walk with you while you figure it out, feeling safer, steadier and more seen.
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support. Reach out when you are ready—we will move at your pace.
Ready to Talk?
Questioning who you are, how you identify, or who you’re drawn to can feel confusing, isolating, or risky—especially if you’re worried about family, faith, culture, or friends.
You deserve a therapist who is affirming, informed, and not trying to push you into a box. My role isn’t to tell you who you are—it is to walk with you while you figure it out, feeling safer, steadier, and more seen.
HELP FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS QUESTIONING
GENDER IDENTITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION
How we will work together...
You are exploring gender identity or pronouns
You are questioning your sexual orientation
You feel “in between” labels or like none of them quite fit
You are out in some spaces and not in others
You are navigating dysphoria, shame, safety concerns or rejection
You are a parent wanting to better support your LGBTQ teen or young adult
THIS SPACE IS FOR YOU IF...
Explore your identity, story and values at your pace
Untangle internalized shame, fear or confusing messages
Build language that actually fits your lived experience
Strengthen boundaries and safety plans in unsupportive environments
Process family, school, social and relationship dynamics
Support parents/caregivers in understanding and affirming their child
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KARI D’AMATO, LCPCAt Opal KC, 8575 W. 110th Street, Suite 320, Overland Park, KS 66214(913) 735-6767counseling@karidamato.com
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