LGBTQ Therapy

Are You Hiding Your Gender Or Sexual Identity Out Of Shame Or Fear?

Many people cite having a difficult time coming out as queer because of the intense fear of stigma or being treated differently from their social circle. They don’t want to change people’s perceptions of them and worry that there will be a constant chatter about their identity behind their backs. They worry that their loved ones will be “tolerant” but not "truly accepting” of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This keeps the person stuck, hiding their parts, feeling constantly on edge about what to do next.

Perhaps you have been questioning your gender identity or sexual orientation, and are ready to talk it out with someone. Googling has been helpful, but only to an extent. Maybe you are unsure of how to come out to your community or start transitioning? The medical system is difficult to navigate, and finding LGBTQ friendly services has been a challenge. The therapeutic alliance between you and a therapist can be most helpful in navigating all of the noise, identifying what you need and want from others, embracing true self-compassion and self-acceptance, and learning how to surround yourself with people that only want the best for you.

The LGBTQ community faces a unique set of stressors that can lead to poor mental health. LGBTQ-allied therapists respect, understand and incorporate the unique lives of the queer community in treatment.

Are you ready to embrace who you truly are?

Are you ready to learn how to incorporate more self-love and self-compassion into your life? Or perhaps you want to start tackling the dating world and foster more meaningful relationships as your authentic self? Therapy can help you overcome many of the mental obsticles, self-doubt and anxiety that is keeping you stuck and unsure. It can also help you learn effective coping strategies for when stressors are particularly upsetting for you. LGBTQ therapy is flexible, meeting the unique needs and goals that you have in your journey.

Therapy for the LGBTQ community at Brookhaven

Our clinicans are proudly LGBTQ allied health professionals with experience in helping others navigate the stressors associated with questioning our sexual and gender identities, coming out, navigating the dating world, and gender transitioning. We work diligently with each and every client to create a feeling of safety in the therapy sessions so that you can be your most authentic self.