Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: LGBTQ+
The Spectrum
How do I feel on the inside? In our private and respectful client/therapist relationship, we will explore a range of sexual orientation and gender identity questions that may be relevant for you.
These questions may delve into acceptance of your true self. Relationships may be examined to develop a way to tell the difference between physical and emotional attraction.
I’ve always felt like the odd one out, but never embraced it.
When addressing sexual orientation and gender identity, “How to process it? What to do with it?” are two huge questions.
Feeling ‘less than’ and maintaining secrecy require pronounced levels of protection and control.
After a period of skirting around fear and sadness, initially breaking through denial and realizing your true nature can be shocking. You may grieve the formerly envisioned future.
Relationships. Mom was my first friend.
Frequently, early life relationships provide a blue print for adult connections. Desires for passion and companionship become stronger.
When connecting with someone special, there is new curiosity, love and desire to discover together. A significant other relationship may introduce considerations of monogamy or nonmonogamy, as well as polyamorous relationship options.
When the relationship going gets rough, therapy can help with understanding your core values and priorities, as well as those of the relationship.
Coming Out. You cried because Dad wouldn’t let you put glitter on the teepee.
Leading up to ‘coming out,’ it becomes increasingly difficult not to look at being uncomfortable in your own skin. Frequently, family members and friends are already aware of your deep, dark secret.
Loneliness gives way to coming out of your shell. Revelation replaces guilt. It’s a celebratory time of living up to one’s potential.
Helping individuals, couples and non-traditional relationships
Our mental health is impacted by challenging childhoods, damaging adult experiences, and the toxic effects of oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, transphobia, ableism, and xenophobia.
With experience in LGBTQIA+ advocacy, I aim to provide mental health services to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised.
Triumph. Being me in the world.
Looking at the before and after: “How did I live my life in pervasive darkness?” Do you like you? “I don’t want to be anyone that’s not me.” It’s time to integrate the internal and external – to be one person.
You’re ready to increase confidence, self-esteem, and self-direction. You’re ready to branch out with unstoppable pursuit of mental and physical health, strong relationships, exciting creativity, and social involvement.
You will be grounded and aspirational!
We will partner together on this essential journey. Please call me at (954) 552-2855 to take the first step.