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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 Petaluma, the suburbs of Petaluma, other nearby places such as Napa, Novato, 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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Guide you to connect to your authentic self, inner wisdom, strengths, and compassion. I work with adults, teens, children, couples and families to find balance and a greater sense of well-being.

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My holistic and integrative approach is used to meet clients' unique needs and goals. My practice is trauma informed and inclusive of all genders, ages, races, cultures, sexualities, and spiritualities.

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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.


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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

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I am a relational therapist. I utilize an attachment and development based framework and adapt to the individualized needs of each individual. I take a collaborative approach and emphasis client autonomy.

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As a LCSW, I aim to create a serene, unbiased environment where we can delve into emotions and learn fresh perspectives to navigate life together.

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I use various approaches like CBT to change unhelpful thinking, DBT to regulate emotions, ACT to accept negative thoughts, SFT to set goals, and EFT to improve emotional bonds. These strategies aim to enhance your quality of life.

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Work through whatever is holding you back. As we go, you will understand more about what drives your behaviors, become more resilient with your emotions, become more of an encouraging ally toward yourself, and become more stable and happy.

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I am both spacious and intentional. I'll provide space for deeper understandings and space for the new and creative to emerge. I'm also interactive, and I will encourage and challenge you to stay committed to yourself while you grow.

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