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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 Los Angeles, Artesia, Baldwin Hills, Cerritos, or even Culver City, 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 believe coming in therapy 1xs a week is not sufficient to correct years of established patterns. Thus, I will give you homework and hold you accountable in what we discuss in therapy. We must change, in order for things to change.

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approach each challenge as an opportunity for meaningful and long-lasting growth. As a team, we will focus on growth and healing that extends well beyond the therapy setting.

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I approach working with each client in an individualized, personal way. I believe in the power of a therapist and client to form a team that cultivates growth, empowerment, and lasting change. I use tools from a variety of theories to aid treatment.

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Get curious! Why do you do that? Let's figure it out together. Often, behaviors that we don't understand (or like) were adaptive and resilient at one time. They kept us safe, but they frequently outlive their usefulness.

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work on cultivating self-acceptance and compassion so you can show up for yourself and your communities. We will embark on a journey towards real confidence and flourishing as you define it. I am committed to guiding and helping you reach your goals!

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Clients come to me searching for someone with shared lived experiences where they can be their whole self and feel seen and valued. Sessions are rooted in holistic care and I use approaches, such as EMDR therapy and attachment-based modalities.

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process life experiences. Through this, patterns become clear. With this knowledge, you will break free from cycles and patterns while becoming more aware, feeling better, and improving relationships with self and others.

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I will meet you with an unconditional, warm, and empathetic environment while we face and process the past and present.

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