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Melissa DaSilva is a clinical social worker and founder of the group practice East Coast Mental Wellness in Providence, RI. She serves as an individual and couples therapist, as well as a group facilitator. She has spent many years working in schools as a school social worker\xa0and has an upcoming podcast titled Pride Connections.\n\xa0\nMelissa is an expert in the field of transgender topics, and works with many trans and nonbinary youth to provide support throughout their transition. She collaborates with outside providers to ensure comprehensive care for those who wish to pursue physical transition. Melissa enjoys working with clients on LGBTQ topics, academic issues, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. She also has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her practice is welcoming towards all genders and sexualities, as well as poly and kink couples. She uses a variety of approaches in her therapy including pet therapy, meditation, and places a lot of focus on sleep and nutritional health. When Melissa isn't running her business she is creating art and selling it at local markets.\xa0\n\xa0\nListen in to hear Melissa share:\n\nWhat all the letters mean in LGBTQQIA (they are all different and all important)\n\nWhat the terms cisgender, non-binary, gender-expansive and gender fluid mean\n\nThe difference between sex and gender\n\nHow to talk to explain sexual orientation and gender to kids in very simple terms\n\nHow can you and your family be supportive of LGBTQQIA children\n\nHow to can you be supportive if you suspect your child might be LGBTQQIA\n\nHow to ask someone about their sexual orientation and/or gender expression\n\nHow to use gender pronouns correctly and appropriately\n\n\xa0\nLinks Mentioned:\nPodcast Website: PrideConnections.com\nPrivate Practice Website: eastcoastmentalwellness.com\nMelissa\u2019s Email: Melissa@prideconnections.com\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices