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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 Wilmington, the suburbs of Wilmington, other nearby places such as Braceville, Braidwood, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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 focused on resilience, trauma-informed care, and suffering through the fundamentals of faith-based interventions.


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I focused on resilience, trauma-informed care, and suffering through the fundamentals of faith-based interventions.

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My specialty includes mental health essentials in mood disorders, substance abuse, suicide prevention, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and moral-spiritual injury.

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  • Adult ADHD
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  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • College Students
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  • LGBTQ+
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  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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My approach to goal setting is client-centered and cooperative. I am here to provide you with support and suggestions, but the goals are yours. My role is to do everything I can to help my clients reach the goals they have established.


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My approach to goal setting is client-centered and cooperative. I am here to provide you with support and suggestions, but the goals are yours. My role is to do everything I can to help my clients reach the goals they have established.

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I approach therapy with a strength-based client focus, ensuring that together we are working towards your identified goals. The work I do primarily focuses on the present and future, creating clear steps to move the client forward.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
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Accomplish your goals-I approach every client with curiosity, compassion, genuine care, and empathy

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I use a mixture of solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a sex therapist, It is important to provide a judgement free zone and listen with an empathetic ear while also being encouraging and affirming.

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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.


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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.

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In our work together you will come to understand who you are and how that came to be. You can then understand your relationship with yourself, the world, and others more deeply. We will get to the "root" of your pain and enable you to truly heal.

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  • Narcissistic Abuse
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  • Queer
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
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  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Understanding
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Justice
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  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Loss
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Clients will explore themes such as identity, relationships, trauma, self-acceptance, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. Additional topics include coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and societal challenges


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Clients will explore themes such as identity, relationships, trauma, self-acceptance, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. Additional topics include coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and societal challenges

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Embark on a journey of healing and growth with me at Safe Passage Therapy. Expect a safe, inclusive space where your unique experiences are valued. I offer empathetic support, collaborative exploration, and personalized care tailored to your needs.

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