Middle School Support Group
C.H.E.R.I.I.S.H. Counseling is offering an eight week group for trans & genderqueer middle schoolers. This group is a space for members to come together to explore gender and identity, and to build community with one another along the way. This group will help members foster connections and create a safe and creative space to have conversations about gender, coming out, and transition.
Group Description
This weekly group for middle schoolers is a place where members engage in lively discussion about identity, gender, transition. Topics we will explore include:
Exploring gender identity
Navigating gender expression
Coming out processes
Building supportive relationships
Group Details
This group for middle school aged youth meets weekly on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Our group space is at C.H.E.R.I.I.S.H. Counseling’s office in Gresham: SE 182nd Ave and NW Division St.
This group will run for 8 weeks and is currently accepting new members.
The group is covered by Aetna, BCBS, and Moda, and by some Providence and OHP Plans. For private pay clients, the fee is $55/session.
We will cap this group at 8 members to make sure there is enough space for everyone.
About the Facilitator
Liz Rado CSWA (she/her) has been working with kids, teens, and their families since 2021. She offers therapy based on the idea that we heal in relationship to others, and incorporates techniques from a variety of theories and models based on the needs of the unique individuals she is working with. Liz specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients and with teens. She is excited to be offering this group space for youth to come together in community.
Sign Up
If you are interested in this group or would like to learn more, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your interest on the form below.
Looking forward to being in touch!