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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 New Orleans, Algiers Point, Bayou St. John, East Carrollton, or even Garden District, 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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Jennifer Vigue
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Assist you in achieving your goals, whether that involves healing from trauma, managing anxiety, navigating grief, or improving relationship dynamics. I am Polyam/Non-Monogamy, Queer, Racial Justice & Sex Worker Allied & sex/kink postive


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Assist you in achieving your goals, whether that involves healing from trauma, managing anxiety, navigating grief, or improving relationship dynamics. I am Polyam/Non-Monogamy, Queer, Racial Justice & Sex Worker Allied & sex/kink postive

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I use narrative therapy as a tool to explore & reconstruct personal stories, empower clients to redefine their identities, values, and perspectives. Recognizing the connection between the mind & body, I incorporate somatic processing & tangible tools

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  • Anxiety
  • Gender Transition
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory
  • Trauma
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Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.


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Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.

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Therapy isn't a quick fix, change takes time so be patient with yourself. Through this experience, you will gain insight into your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to provide guidance and support.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Family Conflict
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Troy Hylan
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Throughout the course of therapy, we have the opportunity to delve into a wide array of issues. Depending on your immediate needs we will create a treatment plan that works best for successful outcomes.


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Throughout the course of therapy, we have the opportunity to delve into a wide array of issues. Depending on your immediate needs we will create a treatment plan that works best for successful outcomes.

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I prioritize a person-centered approach, investing ample time in building a deep understanding of my clients. This enables me to grasp their unique viewpoints and treatment expectations.

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  • Anxiety
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Explore subconscious traumatic patterns, track limiting beliefs, and practice radical self-acceptance.


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Explore subconscious traumatic patterns, track limiting beliefs, and practice radical self-acceptance.

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I have nineteen years of experience using a unique blend of integrative therapies that include somatic (body-centered) awareness, mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and spiritually-focused counseling.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Leah Foster
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Focus on what’s brining you to therapy to help you reach your goals, find relief from pain, gain clarity about what’s next on your path.


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Focus on what’s brining you to therapy to help you reach your goals, find relief from pain, gain clarity about what’s next on your path.

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My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, anti-racist, feminist, and trauma-informed.

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  • Professional Women
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