Sasha Classe
Occupying intersectional identities offers a unique perspective on real life stressors. As a POC nonbinary Transgender queer, I embody unique skills acquired through lived experiences. While I specialize in working with BIPOC Queer, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and nonbinary folks, I welcome all people and identities. I have over two decades of experience treating QTBIPOC youth and young adults. I take a culturally competent, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed approach when working with clients. I also have extensive experience working in healthcare settings and take a collaborative approach to care.
Occupying Intersectional Identities in today's world poses specific challenges, lived experiences can offer a unique perspective and provides understanding.
First session
When a new client leaves their first session, I want them to feel seen, heard and understood. I would like for them to walk away feeling that I am invested in their success and will gently guide them through the process.
Strengths
Requesting help can often feel like a daunting task! I make this process easy and painless, meeting you where you are by offering a safe space to talk about what matters to you. In our work together, we strive to help you feel more grounded, moving at your pace, to help you live your life in your most authentic self-way. I am versatile in my approach according to what I think the client in front of me needs. After building the therapeutic alliance and getting to know someone, I can sit quietly and hold space, I can challenge someone or use humor, as necessary, to facilitate healing.
Ideal clients
Clients who are entering or navigating young adulthood, their gender journey or trying to understand themselves better. Transgender youth navigating their social or medical Transition would benefit most from my expertise. My ideal client is open minded and willing to try new things. My ideal client has low acuity, can navigate community resources and mostly independent in their life. Also, they are willing to apply what we discuss in sessions to their everyday lives.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Informed Care
I use Trauma Informed Care to focus on understanding the root cause of behavior, ensure psychological and physical safety, foster collaboration, shared decision making autonomy in choices and pacing of therapeutic work.
Gender-affirming therapy
I specialize in helping folks navigate their gender journey. I use Somatic Therapy to treat stress, anxiety and trauma by focusing on physical sensations.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New YorkLicense 080547