Sexual Orientation & Relationships
Life can be hard for Alternative Folk
Whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, asexual, or another sexual orientation, life can be that much harder for those of us who identify somewhere under that rainbow umbrella. Maybe you're struggling with homophobia or are worried about coming out at work or at school. You might be feeling alone and unsure while you’re struggling to discover what it means in your life to be demi or asexual. Maybe you're just fighting to be believed. You might be feeling depressed, anxious, or suicidal. Maybe even telling anyone about it feels overwhelming. You might worry that they won't believe you, or that people will blame your identity for these other difficulties. |
Maybe you've been hurt, emotionally, physically, or sexually, just for being who you are. Or perhaps you're struggling to find your path in life, looking for answers to that giant question, "Who am I?"
Life can be better.
You can start the process of improving your life now by identifying the things can be changed, and by working towards a happier life. Together, whatever your struggles, we can start to heal your pain and help you express your realness, reach your goals, and find your path. We can include your identity in that conversation as much or as little as you want. But there will be space to include it, if you wan to.
Life can be better.
You can start the process of improving your life now by identifying the things can be changed, and by working towards a happier life. Together, whatever your struggles, we can start to heal your pain and help you express your realness, reach your goals, and find your path. We can include your identity in that conversation as much or as little as you want. But there will be space to include it, if you wan to.
Unique to You
Figuring out your sexual orientation can be a lifelong process. Trying to get others to understand your identity probably will be too.
But it can be hard to be yourself when all of society is telling you to be something else. You might feel pressure to "make up your mind", or to describe yourself as "gay" or "straight" when really you might feel somewhere in the middle. Or maybe you've realized that you don't feel sexual or romantic attraction almost ever or at all. Attraction is different for everybody |
Finding a Counselor who gets this element of your identity can be challenging at best, especially for folks whose identities don't fit the social norms of how many people think sexual orientation "supposed to" look. Often, queer folks face unique challenges in both their search for mental and emotional wellness and also in their work toward their life goals.
What would you like therapy to look like?
My approach is specifically designed to be flexible enough to include the specific difficulties and needs you experience as a result of your identity, without making it all about your identity at the exclusion of everything else. We work on what's important to you.
Your experiences relating to sexual and romantic attraction can be included as much (or as little) in our work as you want them to be, in such a way that you can involve your identity without feeling pressured to pretend to be something you're not.
My approach is specifically designed to be flexible enough to include the specific difficulties and needs you experience as a result of your identity, without making it all about your identity at the exclusion of everything else. We work on what's important to you.
Your experiences relating to sexual and romantic attraction can be included as much (or as little) in our work as you want them to be, in such a way that you can involve your identity without feeling pressured to pretend to be something you're not.
Visit my Services page to learn more about how we can work together to create wellness and happiness in your life. You can also feel free to visit my Common Questions page for answers to some questions or concerns you may have.
To discover if Counseling is right for you, or to request more information about my qualifications, competencies, and services, please Contact me to set up a free consultation.
To discover if Counseling is right for you, or to request more information about my qualifications, competencies, and services, please Contact me to set up a free consultation.