Who We Are
We’re Julie and Aubrey, a queer and trans married couple and licensed psychotherapists committed to supporting trans, queer, and allied communities. After years of personal and professional experience, we founded Transparent Talk Therapy, where we specialize in telehealth, offering virtual psychotherapy for folks in California and British Columbia.
Aubrey Grande-Strathdee LMFT, RCC
They/Them
Have you been through this therapy thing before? Are you looking for a therapist that you won't have to educate on every aspect of your identity? I work with queer & transgender people, folks who are kink and non-monogamous, self-proclaimed weirdos, people engaging in sex work, parents and partners of queer & transgender people, folks exploring their identity, and probably whatever you’ve got going on too! I enjoy assisting clients in strengthening relationships of all kinds. Whether you're seeking out couples therapy, or want a more compassionate relationship with yourself- I'm in.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in narrative therapy and informed by feminist and queer theory, offering a lens that recognizes the impact of systems and power dynamics on your experiences. My work is also deeply attachment-based and trauma-focused. I pay attention to the ways your relationships (past & present) affect your sense of safety and connection.
I believe therapy is at its best when there is an authentic person-to-person connection. In our sessions, we’ll do the deep and sometimes difficult work of therapy, but we’ll also share moments of joy. Who you are should be celebrated with someone who gets it.
Julie Grande-Strathdee LMFT
They/She
You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive.
These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive. Only with the proper support can we begin to liberate ourselves from strategies that may have fulfilled their purpose. Through the use of practical tools, introspection, catharsis and humor we can reshape your approach to both inner and outer relationships and build a new sense of connectedness and security in the world.
I work with couples, adults, and teenagers seeking relief from panic attacks, depression and suicidal thoughts, self harm, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma and PTSD. I see folks looking for LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and non-binary and transgender affirming care. I also write gender-affirming surgery letters with a one-time consultation.