Tree of Life Counseling a private practice committed to quality mental health care that is provided in a collaborative effort with the client’s overall health strategies. Tree of Life Counseling also provides Affirmative Therapy for all LGBQ+ & T clients. Affirmative therapy for LGBTQ individuals is based on the premise that LGBTQ and heterosexual identities are equally valid. An LGBTQ affirmative counselor has particular knowledge, awareness (specifically self-awareness), and skills specific to competent counseling for LGBTQ individuals. We are the only mental health practice in the triad that caters to the transgender community and has a WPATH Certified Gender Specialist.