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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 Costa Mesa, the suburbs of Costa Mesa, other nearby places such as Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, 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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As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.


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As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.

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I have an emphasis on safe, effective, frequent medication and symptom management.

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James Dvorak
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We will invite expressing the most difficult thoughts and feelings, even those you may have had to silence in the past. We will also have the space to wonder and examine unknowns and fears that help illuminate the understanding of self.


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We will invite expressing the most difficult thoughts and feelings, even those you may have had to silence in the past. We will also have the space to wonder and examine unknowns and fears that help illuminate the understanding of self.

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I prioritize building trust and connection with you as we invite growth and curiosity. We will focus on the here and now to explore harmful patterns and pinpoint areas of change; identifying, accepting, and finding ways to address your challenges.

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Chelsea believes in building a therapeutic relationship to work on the client's mental health goals to develop coping skills and regulate emotional and behavioral challenges. She works along with the client to manage mental health issues.


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Chelsea believes in building a therapeutic relationship to work on the client's mental health goals to develop coping skills and regulate emotional and behavioral challenges. She works along with the client to manage mental health issues.

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Chelsea helps patients remove the barriers that are holding them back from achieving their goals and enables them to possess the capacity and confidence to establish relationships that are meaningful, fulfilling, and lasting.

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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.


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As a LMFT, I aim to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. Together, we'll cultivate mindfulness, understand your patterns and triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to your mental health for a more balanced life.

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I use a mix of techniques like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more. My approach is centered on your needs, focusing on your strengths and solutions, while also addressing any trauma.

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You can trust that every interaction with me will have a clear goal and purpose. I will always steer our conversations towards a specific direction, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

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I offer a range of therapeutic approaches including motivational interviewing, feedback, talk therapy, medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals, helping you navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
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  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Eating Disorders
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