LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Express your sexual orientation or gender identity.
Members of the LGBTQ community often navigate unique challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Whether you’re questioning these aspects of yourself or exploring long-recognized aspects of your identity, it’s normal to feel confused, overwhelmed, or eager to understand more about what these mean for you.
LGBTQ is a Unique Experience.
The truth is that there are some unique experiences you may face as a member of the LGBTQ community. You face challenges that cis-gender straight people don’t have to face
As an LGBTQ individual, you might be dealing with:
The Emotional Toll
of hiding your sexual orientation from people in your life.
The Fear
of coming out to friends and family.
The Confusion
of first realizing that you identify differently.
Discrimination
against your sexual orientation or gender identity
Rejection
from peers, friends, and family members
Symptoms of Depression & Anxiety in LGBTQ Individuals
- Feeling depressed, low, or unmotivated
- Being overwhelmed
- Fearing rejection or ridicule by others
- Avoiding social situations, work, or school
- Excessive Worry
- Excessively sleeping or not being able to sleep at night
- Feeling uncomfortable in your own body
- Out-of-control sexual behaviors
- Relationship issues
Access to highly trained, compassionate counselors is crucial for the LGBTQ community. Learning positive coping skills to handle life’s challenges, related to sexual orientation or otherwise, enhances overall well-being. If you’re feeling confused or lost, we can help.
Choosing a counselor who supports your authentic self brings you closer to achieving this and we’ll match you with the right therapist for you.
Meet our therapists specializing in LGBTQIA+ Counseling.
Carolyn McNulty
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Guardian Ad Litem
Emily Camera
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kelsey Morgan
Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Somatic Practitioner
Shea Dickey
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Emily Tripp
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Francesca Otero-Vargas, Ph.D.
Ph.D, RMFTI
Ashe Sullivan
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Brittany Hoff
B.A., M.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Theodosia Soula Hareas
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor Director
Kiesa DeSimone
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
If You’re Experiencing These Symptoms, It May Be Time For Professional Help.