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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 Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo 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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I use evidence-based tools like IFS, CBT, EMDR, somatic/mindfulness to promote self-growth by gaining insights both mentally and physically, creating a strong mind-body connection to rewrite unhelpful narratives.

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Work to resolve sexual issues, explore gender identity, improve intimacy and communication, overcome sexual stigma and shame, process sexual trauma, and gain education about healthy sexuality. You deserve to live a sexually fulfilling life!


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Work to resolve sexual issues, explore gender identity, improve intimacy and communication, overcome sexual stigma and shame, process sexual trauma, and gain education about healthy sexuality. You deserve to live a sexually fulfilling life!

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I utilize a strengths-based, person-centered eclectic approach. I will meet you where you are at and provide tools that are tailored to meet your individual needs. I offer various sex therapy interventions and psychoeducation to improve your sex life

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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.


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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.

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With compassion and non-judgment we will focus on the problems that are important to you. Therapy is tailored for your needs using a holistic approach that takes into account mind, body, and spirit. This is a safe space to talk about what is hurting.

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