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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 Paterson, the suburbs of Paterson, other nearby places such as Passaic, Hackensack, or anywhere else in New Jersey, 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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A Tranquil Room is a psychotherapy practice that offers a safe place to heal from the internal wounds of life. I am a psychotherapist that has over two decades of experience. I offer inclusive virtual therapy to people in the state of New Jersey.

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Depending on what your goals are, we will work to overcome your challenges with the areas that are holding you back from who and where you want to be. With 12+ years in psychotherapy, I am skilled at developing a plan of care that will help you heal.


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Depending on what your goals are, we will work to overcome your challenges with the areas that are holding you back from who and where you want to be. With 12+ years in psychotherapy, I am skilled at developing a plan of care that will help you heal.

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I will explore your past, present and future goals, we work collaboratively in session to uncover and process issues keeping you stuck. I will give you tools to keep the work going between sessions. I honor the courage it takes to engage in therapy.

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I will continuously work to create and maintain a professional clinical environment that fosters feelings of safety, open communication, and growth.

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You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Let's work together to create a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported on your path to healing. Reach out today, and let's take the first step towards a brighter future.


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You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Let's work together to create a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported on your path to healing. Reach out today, and let's take the first step towards a brighter future.

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My goal is to empower my clients to tap into their inherent strengths and resources, enabling them to overcome adversities and develop resilience.

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