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Kateri Berasi, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Kateri Berasi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Transcendent Self, PLLC, a group therapy practice offering affirmative, collaborative, and intentional care, based in Brooklyn, New York. With over ten years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Berasi specializes in working with adults from the LGBTQIA+ community and creative industries through individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and costume therapy. She holds a BA in Psychology, Art History, and French Language and Literature from George Washington University and an MA and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University. Dr. Berasi also holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University.

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My mother doesn’t think I’m trans
It sounds like your mom isn’t being as accepting or affirming of your trans identity as you’d hoped. Coming out is a process, and sometimes other peoples’ understanding of your coming out is going to be a process as well. Remember, there’s nothing at all wrong with you—it’s more about her need to turn her mind toward acceptance and openness.

To help this process along, try pointing her to all the resources that you can find. For example, organizations like GLAAD, PFLAG, and a variety of others will have reading materials that are meant to help the families and friends of LGBTQ people learn how to best support them. However, it’s also important to remember that it may take some time for your mom to grow and evolve, but this doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you—you’re perfect the way you are.
What is LGBTQ inclusive therapy?
If you’re looking for an LGBTQ-inclusive therapist, start by searching the internet. Oftentimes therapists who are LGBTQ+ friendly advertise as such, and this information can be found on their websites, or on websites specifically hosting LGBTQ+-friendly therapists. When you’re scheduling a consultation with a therapist, you can also ask them if they have experience working with LGBTQ+ folks, if this population presents any difficulties for them, and what their general approach is to working with LGBTQ+ folks.
What should I say to someone when their loved one dies?
It’s helpful to start by recognizing their loss, then you can ask them how they’re feeling, and if there’s a specific way in which they would like to be supported. Some people may want to talk about their loss, and others may not.

It may be helpful to share memories of the person who has passed, if the person wants to, and it also might be helpful to engage in a ritual, such as going to visit their grave or going to places they used to love. Just remember that this is up to the person who’s experienced the loss and what kind of support they prefer.

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