We are passionate about providing high quality counseling services in a caring environment that is affirming of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We understand that historically underserved, and minoritized identities including LGBTQIA+ people may experience more discrimination, challenges or stigma when trying to find psychological healthcare. In order to provide the best care possible, our staff members attend annual training on LGBTQIA+ student care.
We remain committed to our efforts to advocate for an inclusive and supportive environment…
…for our transgender and gender-expansive students throughout their student experience. We understand that many of the students we serve are impacted by actions that aim to restrict, diminish, make invisible, or force the erasure of their lived experience and histories. We also recognize that these decisions disproportionately impact students from limited income backgrounds and students of color. Our work will always try to elevate voices, center experiences, provide care and resources, and advocate for an inclusive experience for transgender, gender-expansive, and minoritized students.
Personal gender pronouns and chosen names
| We strive to honor the identities of students by using personal gender pronouns (PGP) and preferred names. | |
| You may have updated your information in Workday Student, but it is important to update your pronouns — and your gender identity — in our student portal system to ensure that we have your preferences while caring for you. | |
| To update your information, go to “Profile” once you are in the student portal. |
Services for LGBTQIA+ students
| Our clinicians are fluent in polyamory and are welcoming of all types of relationships. | |
| We provide a safe and confidential space for students to explore identity, gender, sexuality, intersectionality, relationships, coming out and more. | |
| We typically provide a Lavender Circle Weekly Process Group for the LGBTQIA+ Community. |
Gender identity consultations and hormone therapy
For students over 18 years of age, both CCPS and the Student Health Center provide recommendation letters and insurance referral if needed. We work with the Washington University Transgender Center.
Additional resources
Campus resources
Local resources
| Metro Trans Umbrella Group | |
| PROMO – Personal Rights of Missourians – activist organization | |
| Safe Connections – domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and support | |
| Food Outreach – Nutritional support to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS | |
| Pride St. Louis – Local organization putting on PrideFest every June | |
| Team St. Louis – LGBTQIA – inclusive sports teams | |
| Frontrunners – Non-competitive club for allies and LGBT runners and walkers | |
| Saint Louis Queer Support and Healing – database of resources throughout the St. Louis region and beyond |