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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 Concord, the suburbs of Concord, other nearby places such as Antioch, Pittsburg, or anywhere else in California, 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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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.

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My use of mindfulness and EMDR in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, positive core beliefs.

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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’


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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’

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As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress.

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Chris Datiles
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Engage in practices that help you feel grounded in a sense of self, agency, regulation, and self-trust. I support you to be in relationship with your nervous system and overwhelming emotions so that life feels less confining and exhausting.


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Engage in practices that help you feel grounded in a sense of self, agency, regulation, and self-trust. I support you to be in relationship with your nervous system and overwhelming emotions so that life feels less confining and exhausting.

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I believe that healing happens when we strengthen our relationship with ourselves and feel a sense of safety and connection with others. I utilize mind-body approaches to help you reconnect with yourself and your creativity in the face of loss.

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We will work together to identify challenges you face and the values and skills you already possess to move through them. Using mindfulness techniques, we will cultivate tangible practices to approach your situation with curiosity and compassion.

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Therapy is an opportunity for us to uncover a deeper understanding of ourselves and our environments. My work is informed by my own personal valuation and work in intersectionality, anti-racist practice, and utilizing a queer framework.

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  • Family Trauma
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Nicole Penrod
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set and move towards actionable goals. My goal is to make sure you're getting the highest value possible out of therapy. We'll use a combination of skill-building and depth work to challenge old patterns and give you tools to thrive!


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set and move towards actionable goals. My goal is to make sure you're getting the highest value possible out of therapy. We'll use a combination of skill-building and depth work to challenge old patterns and give you tools to thrive!

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I work predominantly with creatives, and love integrating art and story into my work with clients. If you're an artist, in the entertainment industry, or just want to incorporate more creativity into your life, then we're a great fit!

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