Lee Osteen

Congratulations on taking a big first step to improving your mental health and wellbeing. I’m so glad you’re here. As a queer and non-binary therapist, I understand the importance of feeling represented and validated by those in the healthcare field. My goal is to co-create a supportive and safe space for you to explore and celebrate your authentic self, while also developing strategies to manage difficult life transitions, daily stressors, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with those in the LGBTQIA+, polyamorous and consensual non-monogamy, and kink communities. I provide a trauma-informed therapeutic approach that is rooted in a feminist and anti-oppression framework. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR, and my orientation is influenced by philosophical and spiritual components of Buddhist mindfulness practice. I also utilize an internalized oppression lens to help clients better understand how their mental health issues are impacted by systemic and societal inequality. I believe healing and transformative work is built on a trusting, sacred, and collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors your strengths and inherent wisdom. I offer all prospective clients a free no-pressure introductory meeting where we can discuss what you are looking for and how I can best provide you support. I gratefully acknowledge I live, work, play, and grow on the territory of the People of the Coast Salish Sea. Visit https://native-land.ca/ to learn more about the Indigenous land where you are.