Affirming Psychotherapy LLC

03/25/2026

If Colorado Ballot Initiative 109 was a client in therapy which brings up the question: does an anthropomorphic ballet initiative have kids?

03/20/2026

Therapist+Nerd=Excellent

03/04/2026

I’m deeply honored to be featured in Metropolitan State University’s Department of Social Work highlights from the 7th Annual Behavioral and Mental Health Conference.

The article shares:
“August Tousignant-Stanton (they/them), LCSW, LMFT, delivered what became the conference’s breakout hit.”

Grateful to MSU for the opportunity to present on my Q***r Adjusted Systemic Lens and to be in community with so many thoughtful clinicians and advocates.

If you’re curious about bringing this model to your organization, I’d love to connect. Send me a message and let’s start the conversation.

https://www.msudenver.edu/highlights-from-the-7th-annual-mental-and-behavioral-health-conference/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MBHC_Reg+Email+Post-Conference+3.3.26&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msudenver.edu%2fhighlights-from-the-7th-annual-mental-and-behavioral-health-conference%2f

02/16/2026

I’m so excited to spotlight this content creator today in honor of Black History Month!

I dabble in writing for fun, and Denise Madre has been incredibly influential in the way I think about storytelling and representation. She creates fantastic content on writing diverse characters, while also offering thoughtful education about diversity and inclusion in the broader world. Her videos are engaging, informative, and an excellent resource for anyone interested in growing as a writer.

If you haven’t checked out her work yet, I highly recommend giving her content a look and joining the conversation!

https://prosewithoutthorns.com

02/10/2026

Continuing this intention to listen and uplift during Black History Month, today I am highlighting the work of SunnyDaeJones, a Black millennial digital storyteller whose content consistently invites reflection, learning, and joy. Their posts explore Blackness in our world with creativity, humor, and honesty, offering perspectives that are both deeply personal and broadly resonant.

What stands out to me is the way SunnyDaeJones blends storytelling with cultural commentary, making complex conversations accessible without losing their depth. Their work is a reminder that education does not only live in classrooms or textbooks. It also lives in timelines, captions, art, and everyday narratives shared with intention.

If you’re looking for voices that broaden understanding and celebrate lived experience, I encourage you to follow and engage with SunnyDaeJones’ content directly. Supporting Black creators means not only consuming their work, but actively amplifying it.

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02/04/2026

As a white person, I want to be thoughtful about how I show up during Black History Month. This isn’t a time for me to center my own voice or experiences, but rather to listen, learn, and uplift the voices of Black creators, educators, and community leaders who are already doing powerful work year-round.

I’m grateful for the people who share their knowledge, art, and lived experiences so generously. If you’re looking for ways to engage this month, I encourage you to follow, read, support, and amplify Black voices directly.

Today's feature is Dr. Ricky Jones’ powerful series, “Black Professor at a Hostile White University.”

As the Program Director at Denver Family Institute, a training institute for intimate partner and family therapy, I found this series deeply compelling. Dr. Jones speaks candidly about the lived reality of being a Black professor within an institution that is actively hostile, offering an unfiltered account that carries real personal risk. His work illuminates the long and ongoing relationship between race and higher education in ways that are both historically grounded and urgently present.

I strongly recommend watching this series. If it resonates, I encourage you to support Professor Jones directly by liking, following, sharing, and engaging with his work.

Listening matters. Amplifying Black voices matters. Especially now.

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01/30/2026

As a therapist, I believe care is a form of action. I support today’s nationwide protest wholeheartedly and will remain open and seeing clients. In moments like this, many people are holding political stress in their bodies, relationships, and nervous systems. My contribution is to remain available and offer consistent, q***r-affirming mental health care in support of my community. I wish joy, solidarity, and safety to those who are protesting, and remind others that care, rest, and support are also forms of resistance.

01/26/2026

Affirming Psychotherapy is back on social media! I even think I know what I'm doing. Today's topic: the "Before, During, and After" skill.

01/23/2026

I’m excited to share that my new website is officially live!

This space reflects my work, my values, and the people I’m honored to serve. It feels good to have a digital home that’s clearer, more accessible, and more aligned with where I am now.

Take a look if you’re curious. I’d love to hear what resonates.

For Every Self For Every Relationship Q***r-affirming. Neurodiverse-affirming. For individuals, intimate relationships of any kind, and families. Let’s Connect Hi, I’m August Tousignant-Stanton! Many folks have trouble accessing a q***r- and neurodiverse-affirming therapist who understands both ...

01/17/2023

It's and today's topic is the therapeutic relationship! While models are important, the quality of the relationship between a therapist and their client is actually one of the biggest drivers of success! Take a watch, and let me know what you think.

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https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cnh1VSTOaYn/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

01/04/2023

Modality Monday! On Wednesday. :-) Today's topic: Narrative therapy!

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cm_-p1XOLDW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

12/28/2022

Whichever holidays you celebrate, Affirming Psychotherapy (and my dog) wish you the happiest holiday season full of peace, connection with those you love, and joy wherever it can be found.

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Photo credit: Emmett Stanton