Isaac Akapnitis (they/them)

Hi there. I’m Isaac - a white, queer, trans/nonbinary, neurodiverse social worker in Phoenix, AZ. I firmly believe that trans and queer people deserve affirming, loving access to health and mental health care. I’m thrilled to join Affirming You Therapy to help facilitate access to gender affirming care for trans/nonbinary communities through assessments, referrals, and letter writing services. 

I have over 15 years of experience working with LGBTQ+ communities and training providers on LGBTQ+ health throughout Florida, Texas, and Arizona. I’m also a doctoral candidate in the ASU School of Social Work. My research focuses on trans joy, trans safety, and mental health. I share this because I am committed to centering trans voices in research and improving health care for our community. Trans folks are the experts in their own experiences – you know you best. As providers, we are facilitators to guide you in meeting your goals, so I take an informed-consent approach to support access to gender affirming care. 

When I’m not working, I enjoy time with my wife and our pets, playing video games, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with my community. The ocean will always be my healing place, so I also try to find time near water whenever I can. 

If you are seeking to access gender affirming care, please schedule a consultation and we can discuss next steps. I’m looking forward to meeting you and walking alongside you in your gender journey. 

NOTE: if my available consult time slots do not work for you, please reach out to me at isaac@affirmingyoutherapy.com, and I am happy to find a time that works for us. If you are interested in professional consultation for queer and trans affirming health care, please email me directly to schedule. See our Consultation Page for a full list of consult offerings.