Sometimes all we need is a listening
ear, a helping hand and a caring
heart to find balance in our lives.
My Pledge to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients

I welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and families into
my practice and offer all mental health services to clients on an equal basis,
regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and other
non-relevant factors.

I believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities are within the
spectrum of normal human experience and are not in themselves pathological,
"unnatural," or sinful. I therefore do not promote or support attempts to
change clients' sexual orientation or gender identity.

I respect the mental healthcare decision-making rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender patients/clients, their unmarried partners, their non-biological
children, and any others they may define as family for the purposes of mental
healthcare decision-making.

I commit to taking steps to make my practice fully inclusive of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender persons as reflected in written forms, policies and
procedures, appropriate training for all clinical and administrative staff, and
standardized assessments.

I commit to taking steps to learn about the unique mental health concerns of
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and families so that I can
provide the highest quality care to them.

My Memberships and/or Associations:
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
GLBT National Health Center
Association for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling
University of Central Florida Allies Program
Editorial Board of the Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling
Terry McVannel Erwin, Ph.D.
Qualified Supervisor, Florida
National Certified Counselor #78801
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH8591
Member, American Counseling Association #6139381
PAIRS Relationship Skills Instructor #P0809EPUCF38F1
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Cape Coral, Florida
Ph. (239) 242-0545
TErwin1@yahoo.com

Ryan White CARE Act, Part B Provider   

Serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades,
Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties