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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 Stamford, the suburbs of Stamford, other nearby places such as Mount Vernon, Norwalk, 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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Kim Zimmerman
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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Together, we will:

work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.

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My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

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  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Health Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Exploring Attachment Styles
  • Family Relationships
  • Grief counseling
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mindfulness
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • transition to motherhood
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Women’s health
  • Working Professionals
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Kim Zimmerman remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Dr. Jen Joseph
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In order to work together productively, we will work together to create a space where you feel safe and appropriately challenged. I will encourage you to say anything as the therapy progresses.


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Together, we will:

In order to work together productively, we will work together to create a space where you feel safe and appropriately challenged. I will encourage you to say anything as the therapy progresses.

Something to know about my approach is:

As we talk, I will listen to your feedback in order to learn how to be the best therapist for you. I believe that even though we are often outcome driven in our culture, the process of relating and being understood is just as important.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Infertility
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  • Queer Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Shopping and Spending
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Dr. Jen Joseph remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Dr. Megan Marks
Together, we will:

Work together to understand what you want & address what is holding you back. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & behaviors. Together we can achieve: Hope, Clarity, Joy, Connection, Peace, Meaning, Confidence, Grounded, Purpose, Empowerment.


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VIEW PROFILE
Together, we will:

Work together to understand what you want & address what is holding you back. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & behaviors. Together we can achieve: Hope, Clarity, Joy, Connection, Peace, Meaning, Confidence, Grounded, Purpose, Empowerment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe & affirming environment where all are welcome. I work to balance my psychological knowledge with your life experiences. I draw from different approaches that can help you clarify your desires, identify patterns, and learn new tools.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Career Stress
  • Career Transitions
  • College Students
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Financial Anxiety
  • Gender Identity and Affirmation
  • Graduate Students
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Overwhelmed
  • Procrastination/Motivation
  • Relationship issues
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Dr. Megan Marks remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Ellen Wijnberg
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YOU choose the goals. Things my clients choose to work on are: empowerment, raising self-esteem, reducing anxiety, depression, PTSD & trauma. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & practice new behaviors to help you get unstuck & on a new path.


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Together, we will:

YOU choose the goals. Things my clients choose to work on are: empowerment, raising self-esteem, reducing anxiety, depression, PTSD & trauma. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & practice new behaviors to help you get unstuck & on a new path.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use CBT a proven therapy that changes behaviors and thinking. Also EMDR for trauma/PTSD. Fit with your therapist is Critical, so I offer a FREE 15 MIN. PHONE CONSULT, text me at 203-919-1681. I have 30 + Yrs experience

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Depression Management
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Ellen Wijnberg remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, Florida, Texas
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Sarah MacDonald
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Patients should expect a judgement free and open environment where they can take away the sense of comfort and validation.


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Together, we will:

Patients should expect a judgement free and open environment where they can take away the sense of comfort and validation.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize Gender Affirming modalities, motivational interviewing and mindful based stressed reduction mainly. However, I am always educating myself on new approaches and modalities.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Depression Management
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Social Anxiety
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Sarah MacDonald remote and phone therapy in Connecticut