Gigi Khalsa

Hi, I’m Gigi — a fat-positive, queer therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, and a deep commitment to creating space for healing, exploration, and radical self-acceptance.

I believe therapy is for anyone seeking growth, clarity, or peace — especially those who’ve been told they were “too much” or “not enough.” I specialize in working with clients navigating identity, gender, sexuality, body image, and nontraditional relationships.

My goal is to help you reconnect with your most authentic self and build a life that feels like it belongs to you.

My work is rooted in curiosity, humility, and compassion. I draw from a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and attachment-based work — all through a feminist and socially conscious lens. I also recognize the complex systems of power that shape our experiences, and I aim to make therapy a collaborative space where your voice is centered and respected.

What matters most to me is that you feel seen, heard, and supported. I know what it feels like to move through the world feeling unwelcome or unseen — and I’m here to offer something different. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that no longer serve you, celebrate what makes you beautifully unique, and find ways to move forward with more confidence, self-love, and ease.

You are the expert in your life. I’m here to offer tools, perspective, and a steady hand — not to fix you, but to walk alongside you as you build the life that feels like home.

I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and the challenges of everyday life. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, fat-positive, and rooted in a deep respect for each client’s lived experience. I specialize in supporting clients exploring identity, gender, and sexuality; those in nontraditional or polyamorous relationships; and anyone seeking to heal body image, develop coping skills, or improve communication. My areas of focus also include sex therapy, peer and interpersonal relationship dynamics, trauma-informed care, shame resilience, feminist therapy, and life transitions. Whether you're uncovering your authentic self, setting boundaries, or learning to soften your inner dialogue — I'm here to support your journey with curiosity, compassion, and radical acceptance.

Your story matters- and it's still being written.

Specialties: Anxiety, Stress, LGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Peer Relationships, Sex Therapy, Identity Exploration, Gender Identity & Transition Support, Body Image & Body Positivity, Trauma-Informed Care (especially related to societal shame, marginalization, and internalized oppression), Life Transitions (particularly for clients redefining themselves or relationships), Non-Monogamy / Polyamory-Affirming Therapy, Kink-Affirming Therapy, Attachment Issues, Communication Skills / Assertiveness, Relationship Dynamics & Boundaries, Feminist Therapy, Culturally Responsive Care, Healing from Internalized Oppression, Queer & Trans-Affirming Care, Shame Resilience

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll walk you through how I practice, complete an initial assessment, and begin exploring the goals or concerns that brought you to therapy. You are the expert in your experience — my role is to offer support, tools, and space as you move toward the version of yourself or the life that feels most true to you.