At Estes Therapy, we believe that everyone deserves access to support, connection, and a community that truly sees them. We are passionate about helping both our counseling clients and members of the broader community find the resources they need to thrive. Whether you are navigating your gender identity journey, looking for affirming care, or simply searching for a place to start, you are not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. We have put together this collection of resources to help you get connected to information, support networks, and services that honor and affirm who you are. Below you will find community organizations, hotlines, reading materials, online communities, and counseling services, including our own team at Estes Therapy, all in one place, because finding support should never be harder than it needs to be.
Our San Diego LGBTQA+ community is very important to us. You’re not in this alone. Reach out online, by phone, or join a support group. Support your loved ones, friends, and family by checking out the advocacy resources.
For Teens
- It Gets Better www.itgetsbetter.org
- The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org
- Trans Family Support Services https://www.transfamilysos.org/
- Youth Pages www.safeschoolscoalition.org/youth/index.html
- YouthResource by Advocates for Youth www.youthresource.com
For Adults
- Human Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender
- The Center www.thecentersd.org
- Trans Family Support Services https://www.transfamilysos.org/
- Trans Lifeline https://translifeline.org/
- T-Spot, San Diego https://sdtspot.wordpress.com/
- The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) http://www.wpath.org/
For Family & Friends
- Advocates for Youth www.advocatesforyouth.org
- Family Acceptance Project http://familyproject.sfsu.edu
- Gender Spectrum www.genderspectrum.org
- It Gets Better www.itgetsbetter.org
- PFLAG’s Transgender Network http://community.pflag.org/transgender
- Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children: https://www.hrc.org/resources/supporting-caring-for-transgender-children
- TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation www.transkidspurplerainbow.org
- Trans Family Support Services https://www.transfamilysos.org/
- TransYouth Family Allies www.imatyfa.org
For Schools
- Gender Spectrum www.genderspectrum.org
- GLSEN www.glsen.org
- GSA Network www.gsanetwork.org
- HRC’s Welcoming Schools www.welcomingschools.org
- HRC’s Youth Well-Being Project and Annual Time to THRIVE Conference www.timetothrive.org
- PFLAG’s Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All http://community.pflag.org/ safeschools
- Safe Schools Coalition www.safeschoolscoalition.org
Trans Family Support Groups – Southern California (currently via Zoom)
Youth:
- Middle School Support Group: Mondays at 6:30pm
- High School Support Group: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
- Young Adult Support Group: 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm
Contact: info@transfamilysos.org 858-987-4480 or visit https://www.transfamilysos.org/
Caregivers:
- Parent of Youth Support Group: 1st & 3rd Sunday at 1:00pm
- Parent of Littles (pre-puberty): 2nd & 4th Thursday 7:30 pm
Contact: info@transfamilysos.org or visit https://www.transfamilysos.org/
- Trans Family Social Support Play Group: 2nd Sunday at 1:00pm
- For families with trans littles and trans parents with littles.
Counseling Services at Estes Therapy
If you are looking for a safe, affirming space to explore your identity, process your experiences, or work through relationship and life challenges, the therapists at Estes Therapy are here for you. We welcome transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals and their families with warmth, respect, and zero judgment. Our clinicians are committed to providing culturally sensitive, identity-affirming care — whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support. You deserve a therapist who truly gets it. We would be honored to be part of your support system.
