Eli Whitmire, L
Hi, I’m Eli (he/they)!
As a transgender man, I understand the importance of having a therapist who is not just an ally but a member of the LGBTQIA+ community because for me, having my first LGBTQ+ therapist was life-changing. Instead of having to try to convince someone of who I was, I was finally able to exist openly and freely as "Eli" in therapy; I was finally able to explore who I really was in a safe space. This is the kind of environment I want to create for my clients. Oftentimes, people in our community come to therapy with a host of interconnected struggles that all tie together somehow.The ideal client is someone who comes to therapy with an open mind and willingness to talk & explore the issues they struggle with - be it issues with gender dysphoria, sexuality, depression, anxiety, or any other issue they struggle with in life.
I have a lot experience providing assessments for letters of support for gender-affirming care including, but not limited to: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS), Facial Masculinization Surgery (FMS), electrolysis/laser hair removal, hysterectomies, bottom surgeries, and more. Please reach out if you need a letter of support. I also have experience working in the public school system and I found that working with LGBTQ+ youth was the most rewarding for me
Living life as a queer person is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. More than anything, I am here to support you through any struggles you have and meet you where you're at. The world feels so scary and crazy right now, but more than anything I want you to understand that you are not alone and that there are mental health professionals out there who care deeply for your safety and struggles. If you feel like we could be a good match, please reach out.
Specialty: LBGTQ+, Gender Dysphoria, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Esteem Issues.
I am best for people who: want to come to therapy with an open mind and a willingness to talk and explore the issues they struggle with - be it issues with gender dysphoria, sexuality, depression, anxiety, or any other issue relevant to their life. Given that I am exclusively Telehealth, I work with clients aged 16+.
Telehealth status: Offers Telehealth Only (Washington Only)
Supervision: Eli practices under the supervision of Menachem Markowitz
Insurance and Rates
Sliding Scale Info: case by case
Insurance Eli takes: Aetna, CHPW, Cigna, Coordinated Care, Kaiser, Moda, Molina, Premera, Providence PPO, Optum, Regence BCBS, RGA, UMR, UnitedHealth Care (commercial - not medicaid)
