Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality: How Queer Theory Meets Somatic & Gestalt Therapy in Washington, DC
Our understanding of gender and sexuality has long been shaped by dominant cultural stories—stories that often erase, simplify, or control the beautiful complexity of our lived experiences. These narratives come from systems of power rooted in colonialism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. Decolonizing gender and sexuality means questioning and unlearning these inherited ideas, making space for identities and expressions that feel true and whole for you.
If you’re searching for queer-affirming therapy in DC, therapy with me integrates queer theory with somatic and Gestalt approaches to support your unique healing journey.
What does that look like in practice?
Gestalt therapy invites you to explore your experience right now, noticing how societal expectations around gender and sexuality show up in your body and mind. Instead of trying to fit into pre-set categories, we focus on your unique process and what feels real to you.
Somatic therapy helps you tune into bodily sensations that may carry the weight of internalized norms or trauma related to gender and sexuality. By bringing gentle awareness to these sensations, we can begin to release tension, reclaim safety, and cultivate a more embodied sense of freedom.
Queer theory informs this work by providing a critical lens on the systems and labels that might have limited your self-expression or created internal conflict. Together, we unpack those influences—without judgment—and make room for more expansive ways of being.
This trauma-focused, queer, neurodivergent, kink, poly/enm, and BIPOC-affirming psychotherapy in DC holds space for all parts of you, including those that have been silenced or marginalized. It’s about healing the impact of oppression while celebrating your resilience and complexity.
If you’re looking for a psychotherapist in Washington, DC who offers a safe and affirming space for gender and sexuality exploration, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s explore how this work might support your journey.
Email me at Glen@GestaltGlen.com, call me at 202-922-5747, or visit GestaltGlen.com to schedule your call today.
Learn more about Queer-Affirming Therapy with Glen here.
