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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 Lakewood, the suburbs of Lakewood, other nearby places such as Bellflower, Paramount, 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 provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients, where their privacy and time are respected. I offer personalized medication management and therapy to address individual needs and promote mental health growth. My patient-centered approach focuses on overall well-being, not just symptoms. Clients can expect a deeper understanding of their mental health, effective strategies to overcome challenges, and ongoing support to enhance their quality of life.


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I provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients, where their privacy and time are respected. I offer personalized medication management and therapy to address individual needs and promote mental health growth. My patient-centered approach focuses on overall well-being, not just symptoms. Clients can expect a deeper understanding of their mental health, effective strategies to overcome challenges, and ongoing support to enhance their quality of life.

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As a PMHNP-BC, I provide personalized care using medication management and supportive therapy. I prioritize each client's unique needs and circumstances, creating comprehensive care plans for overall mental health improvement. I foster a safe and confidential space, building therapeutic relationships based on open dialogue and trust. My goal is to promote positive mental health outcomes and help clients live healthier, happier lives.

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I help clients process challenging emotions, develop new insight, and improve their self-esteem in pursuit of creating the life they desire. 

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My work is grounded in a blend of psychodynamic theory, Jungian depth psychology and mindfulness practices. Depending on the day, we might focus on challenges arising in the present or patterns established long ago in your past.

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