Nov 19

Nov 19 Healthy Relationships Starter Kit

Announcements, Books & Resources, Director's Blog, GGOC Education, GGOC Wellness, Jacqueline Plante, LGBTQ, Marisa Zavala, Resources, Practices/Exercises, Therapist Life Tips, Therapy Tips, Therapist, Traci Medeiros, Relationships

The Healthy Relationships Starter Kit is a free, comprehensive resource guide designed to help individuals build and maintain healthy connections across all areas of life, covering essential topics like communication, boundary-setting, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and partnership dialogue. Rooted in principles of self-awareness, mutual respect, and personal growth, this accessible tool is especially valuable for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and anyone seeking to develop intentional, fulfilling relationships regardless of their current circumstances or past experiences.

Oct 20

Oct 20 Get to Know the Hearts Behind Gather & Grow OC!

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Announcements, Director's Blog, Ami Koide, Frank Pena, In It Together, Jacqueline Plante, Karley White, Kristin Williams, LGBTQ, Stephanie Gast, Therapist, Traci Medeiros

Follow Gather & Grow OC on Instagram as we share in-depth therapist profiles introducing our diverse team of LGBTQ+ affirming mental health professionals. Getting to know our backgrounds, specialties, and values can help you find the right therapeutic match and make starting therapy feel more personal and less intimidating.

Apr 30

Apr 30 AANHPI Month 2025

Traci Medeiros, Director

Director's Blog, GGOC Education, Therapist Life Tips, Traci Medeiros, Books & Resources

As AANHPI Heritage Month begins, I find myself reflecting on a familiar pattern - the instinct to make ourselves small, to apologize for taking up space.

Mar 30

Mar 30 Transgender Day of Visibility 2025

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Announcements, Director's Blog, LGBTQ, Traci Medeiros

As we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility this April, we spotlight both the resilience of our trans community and the critical challenges they face, particularly regarding proposed legislation affecting trans youth in California. At Gather & Grow, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing affirming care and support services while actively advocating against discriminatory policies that impact our transgender community members.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Gates & Gatekeepers: An Affirming Approach to Letter Writing

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Announcements, Books & Resources, Director's Blog, Events, GGOC Education, In It Together, LGBTQ, Practices/Exercises, Therapist, Traci Medeiros, Traci Medeiros-Bagan

We're thrilled to announce our new free online course "Gates & Gatekeepers" - a heartfelt initiative to transform how mental health professionals support our transgender and gender-expansive community members. Through engaging video lectures, practical templates, and collaborative exercises, we'll explore ways to move beyond traditional gatekeeping towards becoming caring advocates in gender-affirming care. Join us in building a more compassionate, accessible pathway to care for our trans community.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Letters of Support for Gender Transition Services

Gather & Grow OC

Announcements, Director's Blog, Frank Pena, GGOC Education, In It Together, Karley White, LGBTQ, Resources, Therapist, Traci Medeiros, Traci Medeiros-Bagan, Ami Koide

Gather & Grow OC provides accessible, affirming assessment and letter-writing services for gender-affirming care. With sliding-scale fees and a collaborative approach, we're here to support your healthcare journey with dignity and respect.