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Community Roots Counseling

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

About

Community Roots Counseling is an Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and minority-owned WPATH-member practice with in-person therapy in Salem and statewide Oregon/Washington telehealth. Owner Jes Dimas (they/them) specializes in Two-Spirit and Indigenous care, 2SLGBTQIA+ care, and gender-affirming care, with culturally and linguistically specific services across the gender and sexuality spectrum. 503-583-2121.

Communities centered

IndigenousTrans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+BIPOC

Services offered

Mental healthGender-affirming care

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