post-modern feminist psychotherapy
2717 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 484-2478
lostorymoon@lagendercenter.org
LMFT #137555
lo story moon (they/them)
As a trans + queer non-binary femme, I am passionate about interdependence and community psychology.
I believe that the societal structures inherent in our ‘independence’ focused U.S. culture harms all of us by creating fixed binaries in our identities and ways of living and making asking for and receiving help difficult. We were never meant to do any of this alone, and resourcing folx (in a variety of ways) is at the root of all of my work.
‘In the room,’ I genuinely care about helping people connect to therapy work in a way that is meaningful to them, noting that this can look a little different person to person and always exists in your own cultural context.
i specialize in…
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therapy for LGBTQIA2S+
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therapy for teens
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therapy for artists
who i am
I earned my bachelor’s degree in cinema studies and music theory from New York University and my master’s degree from Antioch University, where I specialized in LGBTQ community psych.
My internship was with Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center, where I specialized in working with TGNC young folx, ages 6-24.
I am an affiliate therapist at both the Los Angeles Gender Center and the Relational Center. In the past I have done work for Step Up On Second, The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, Brave Trails and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
As you can see, I took the ‘be who you needed when you were younger’ thing pretty seriously.
While I love working with folx of all ages and see several adults in my practice, most of my work is with LGBTQ young people ages 5-26.
my rates
A 50-minute session with me is $175. If this does not suit your financial capabilities, feel free to inquire about my sliding scale or reach out to obtain other resources that might be of support.
At this time, I do not accept insurance. I am, however, able to provide clients with a monthly "superbill" which can be submitted to insurances for possible reimbursement.
Please contact your insurance company prior to starting services with me to inquire about its policies for out-of-network behavioral health services reimbursement.
“What if we could see ourselves less as innocent, but as harmed and harming, more or less honest, more or less able to be conscious when triggered, more or less manipulative, more or less willing to take responsibility for our own change, more or less caught in patterns. Would we be better able to create and respect boundaries between each other? Can we ween ourselves off of the myth of purity, of innocence embedded in our supremacist and exceptionalist structures? Can we tolerate knowing ourselves?”
— Prentis Hemphill (they/them)
my approach
Reaching out for help can be really difficult for some, and it’s important to me that we collaborate to find out if we’re a good fit and what you’re hoping therapy will provide.
My style is direct, embodied, collaborative and curious and I believe deeply that addressing conflict – in therapy and out in the world – vulnerably deepens connection and that when we avoid conflict and/or change, we avoid intimacy and connection.
consulting
i am very happy to offer consultation to the film and tv industry on character development, scripts and as on-set support for actors depicting different types of mental illness or appearing in tough scenes. my consulting work also extends to advising on characters in the LGBTQIA+ community.