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Do you need support in understanding, accepting, or navigating your sexual orientation? It can be hard to embrace your identity if you are gay or lesbian, and even harder if you identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, or otherwise. Sometimes the labels of sexual orientation get in the way of just understanding and listening to yourself.

If you aren’t sure of your sexual orientation or which genders you are attracted to, seeking therapy is a great step to take. Whether you are located in downtown Suffolk, the suburbs of Suffolk, other nearby places such as Newport News, Chesapeake, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Could Benefit from a Therapist for Sexual Orientation

If you’re not sure whether you should seek treatment for sexual orientation issues and identities, we can help. Here are some signs indicating you could use the help of a trained professional:

  • You aren’t sure which genders you are attracted to.
  • You have internal turmoil between what you experience and what you want.
  • You are struggling to accept your sexual orientation.
  • You have experienced, or are currently experiencing, trauma related to your sexual orientation.
  • You need mental or emotional support with regard to your sexual orientation.
  • You don’t feel good about yourself.
  • You want people to know your sexual orientation, but are not sure how to tell them.

As one anonymous contributor shared about therapy and sexual orientation, "Therapy helped me love my queer self for who I am. I learned that I didn’t need to label my sexuality to understand it."

Get Started with Sexual Orientation Therapy Today!

Therapy for sexual orientation can drastically improve your mental health, leading you to become a happier, more confident version of yourself. And Mental Health Match can help you get started by matching you with a quality therapist in your area. Just browse the experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Clients often find that my integration of Internal Family Systems, strength-based, and solution-oriented techniques creates a dynamic and engaging therapeutic experience, centered around prioritizing our therapeutic connection.

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I use EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, CBT, and MB-CBT in my practice to help individuals accept themselves as they are right now before moving toward change. I use evidenced based practice while also incorporating individualized, creative skills.

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find peace amongst the chaos, prioritize your wellness, and grow closer to your full potential by becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions. Only you can do inner work, but there's absolutely no reason you should do it alone.

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I am straight forward, empathetic and warm; I will stay with you on your journey toward the answers by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, past experiences, and next steps.

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