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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 Norwalk, the suburbs of Norwalk, other nearby places such as Stamford, White Plains, or anywhere else in Connecticut, 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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Together we will learn more about your relationship with yourself and others, and find ways to deepen those connections. We will identify your treatment goals and actively help you move towards them in and outside of therapy.

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I am flexible and use a variety of approaches tailored to each individual; we are all different and that's what makes us unique. I value collaboration, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.

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In session, I’ll guide you through techniques for sensing and regulating your body and mind. We’ll help you reestablish a reciprocal relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion and live more fully in your body.

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In my practice, I specialize in trauma. Your body often carries the greatest burden of the trauma that has happened to you. That’s why my approach to trauma healing is holistic, body-based, and unified.

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work to understand the complexities of your problems followed by implementation of practical solutions and skills, all couched in a collaborative and nurturing environment. We'll be a team and I'll work hard to help you.

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I believe it's important to balance empathy with a focus on helping you create meaningful changes using concrete techniques that are shown effective through research. My goal is to teach you how to be your own psychologist (so-to-speak).

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We'll work towards building resilience and coping strategies to navigate life's complexities with confidence and clarity. You'll find support as we collaboratively identify your strengths and utilize them to help you reach your goals.

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I use CBT to help you identify negative thinking patterns which effect your mood. Over time, you'll develop new ways of thinking that will improve your outlook on life, and restore a sense of hope, mental clarity, and inner peace.

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Examine core themes of identity, analyze patterns originating from your family background, and address current relational challenges. We will also process past trauma, and how that is showing up for you today.

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My clinical focus is in trauma-informed practices. I am client centered, and I believe that you are the expert of your own experience!

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