Gender affirming care in Portland & Oregon
Compassionate gender affirming primary care and hormone support.
Benton Integrative Health offers respectful, affirming care for teens and adults, including hormone support and whole-person guidance. We serve Portland in-person and provide Oregon-wide telehealth visits, creating a safe space to explore goals and build sustainable well-being at your pace.
What you can expect
- Trauma-informed, patient-centered visits with space for your story.
- Evidence-based guidance tailored to your goals and health history.
- Telehealth across Oregon and in-person visits in Portland.
Gender affirming primary care
Affirming care and hormone therapy support in Portland, Oregon
Benton Integrative Health offers gender affirming care rooted in evidence, compassion, and clear communication for teens 13+ and adults. Lesa provides affirming primary care, hormone therapy education and monitoring, referrals for medically necessary surgical and cosmetic treatments, and gender‑inclusive preventive care aligned with WPATH guidelines. She is honored to serve Portland in-person and patients across Oregon via telehealth, supporting all gender identities and expressions with respect and safety.
Personalized gender affirming care plans
We review your goals, health history, and medications to build a plan that fits your body, timeline, and comfort level.
Hormone therapy education & monitoring
We provide clear guidance, lab monitoring, and safety checks to support informed hormone therapy decisions and adjustments.
Care coordination and affirming referrals
We offer continuity of care, referrals when needed, and collaboration with your medical or behavioral health team.
Respectful, trauma‑informed communication
Appointments are affirming and paced for your questions, ensuring you feel safe, heard, and supported throughout your care.
Gender affirming care FAQ
Affirming primary care with hormone therapy support and compassionate guidance.
Benton Integrative Health provides gender affirming care for adults and patients over 13. We offer telehealth in Oregon and in-person care in Portland, with visits centered on your goals, safety, and long-term well-being.
What gender affirming services are offered? +
We provide affirming primary care, preventive screenings, hormone therapy initiation or maintenance, lab monitoring, and documentation support when appropriate. Care plans are collaborative, focused on your goals, and rooted in whole-person health.
Who can benefit from gender affirming care? +
Anyone seeking care that honors their gender identity, expression, or transition goals. We welcome adults and patients over age 13 and can include family or support systems at your request.
How do appointments work for telehealth and in-person visits? +
Telehealth in Oregon is available through secure video visits for ongoing care and hormone therapy follow-up. In-person care in Portland is available for exams, labs, and hands-on services. We’ll recommend the best option based on your needs.
What kind of support is available beyond medical care? +
We can coordinate referrals, provide letters or documentation when clinically appropriate, and integrate somatic support or nervous system care when stress, trauma, or body-based discomfort are present.
How is care personalized? +
We start with your priorities, medical history, and current health. Visits emphasize shared decision-making, clear education, and personalized support so your care remains aligned with your goals over time.