LGBTQ+, gender/sexuality

Have you struggled with feelings of confusion, isolation, depression, or anxiety related to your gender identity or sexual orientation? Finding people who can validate, understand and walk with you through this experience can be hard. We have affirming therapists who can help.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and/or those who are exploring their gender/sexuality can face unique stressors that often lead to feelings of isolation and increased rates of depression, anxiety and suicidality. Research shows that having just one supportive person in your life can make a huge difference in your mental health. Working with an allied professional who is familiar with and trained in affirming practices can help to lessen feelings of isolation and process feelings of confusion, loss and trauma that are common in the LGBTQ+ experience.

Common experiences for sexual/gender minorities

• Grief/loss of friends, family and social networks
• Grief/loss of sense of self
• Severe stress/anxiety when in non-affirming spaces
• Ongoing stress of micro/macroaggressions
• Religious trauma
• Feelings of confusion
• Feelings of isolation
• Feelings of fear
• Depression
• Thoughts of hurting yourself
• Suicidal ideation

Therapy for the LGBTQ+ population and those exploring their gender/sexual identity can help manage these symptoms and process this unique experience to move to a sense of safety, empowerment and confidence. Sessions may focus on building a sense of self, learning coping skills, processing grief/loss and trauma, and working to build community through supportive relationships and social networks.