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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Riyon Hutton
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You are welcome to discuss any topic. I like to focus on strengthening the core skills you have and building new skills that help your quality of life improve. I encourage you to reduce social anxiety and engaging in fun things to improve your mood.


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You are welcome to discuss any topic. I like to focus on strengthening the core skills you have and building new skills that help your quality of life improve. I encourage you to reduce social anxiety and engaging in fun things to improve your mood.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of approaches such as EMDR, CBT, trauma informed goal setting therapy, and pain reprocessing therapy to help you resolve past trauma, stuck points, and reduce your anxiety . Burn out and compassion fatigue is very common as well.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Adulting
  • Age 20s & 30s
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Aromanticism
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Educational Advocacy
  • Empowering Women
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Health Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting Skills
  • Pre-Teens
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Teachers
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Values
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Angela Lai I Loi (Angela Loi)
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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.


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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use both evidence and strengths-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. I frequently utilize my own life experiences as a therapeutic tool to guide clients through their problems in lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Elder Care Issues
  • Existential Crisis
  • First Generation Issues
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Retirement
  • Second Generation
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
  • Toxic Families
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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Jackie Ahern
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Develop a healthier relationship to mind and the world around you, and heal your relationship to food and your body. We will uncover blockages and remedy unhelpful patterns to help move you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.


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Develop a healthier relationship to mind and the world around you, and heal your relationship to food and your body. We will uncover blockages and remedy unhelpful patterns to help move you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Something to know about my approach is:

As both a mental health counselor and a registered dietitian, I over comprehensive, integrated care. I blend emotion focused and behavioral modalities with existential and attachment theory My nutrition philosophy is intuitive eating & HAES focused.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nutrition
  • Orthorexia
  • Relationship Skills
  • Shame
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Women’s Health
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Ivy Turner
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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.


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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

While my primary approach is narrative therapy I also incorporate Family Systems therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). This combination of approaches allows for me to understand the relationships and influences in the client's life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Friendships
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Image
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Workers
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Christina Lynch
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Talk about current problems, past events that may be contributing to current problems, what's going well, etc. A session can be a deep dive into your stuff, or a lighter session if it's too much that day. This is your time, and you direct what we do.


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Talk about current problems, past events that may be contributing to current problems, what's going well, etc. A session can be a deep dive into your stuff, or a lighter session if it's too much that day. This is your time, and you direct what we do.

Something to know about my approach is:

My two main personality traits are sarcasm and humor. I know it's important to take therapy seriously, but I also know that humor can be the best medicine. I prefer and eclectic approach to therapy, using what you find most helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Changes
  • Life Skills
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Teen Depression
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Christina Lynch remote and phone therapy in Washington