Billie Beard

Hi, my name is Billie Beard and I am a LPC. I work with people that identify with the LGBTQIA+ community and their families.

Sadly, we live in a state that is criminalizing medical care (abortion, gender affirming care), books (Queer, Feminist, POC, History), and Speech (don't say gay/trans).

I assist my clients being able to be their authentic self. This includes but not limited to: exploring sexual and gender identity, explore gender expression, medical transition, and religious trauma.

My clinical approach is primarily Person Centered and Feminist Theory.

Person Centered: As the therapist I do not tell my clients what they should or should not do. My job is to collaborate with the client to process past traumas, current challenges, and find possible solutions.

Feminist Theory allows the client to unlearn the gender expectations they were taught which prevents them from being their authentic self.

Throughout the collaboration I like to have the client set goals to help guide therapy. Also practice coping skills to help with stressors in their life.