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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 Lakewood, the suburbs of Lakewood, other nearby places such as Cleveland, Parma, or anywhere else in Ohio, 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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My goal is to work on managing the symptoms that bother you, understand what purpose these symptoms have served you in the past, and then give you tools to create a new path forward.

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My use of practicing self-compassion. I don't think we can change without understanding ourselves, being kind with ourselves and then making a detailed plan as to what we want to be. We can only love ourselves into change, not hate.

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work together to focus on your individual needs by creating a safe and nurturing environment for your exploration and growth. My goal is to help you create and maintain a life you believe is worthwhile.

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I employ evidence-based methodologies, and I tailor my approach to address your holistic and distinctive needs. We'll work in tandem to achieve the goals that matter most to you. My goal is to create an environment where you feel truly acknowledged.

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get rid of the guilt and anxiety that comes with always thinking about others. I want you to feel like you're enough in your relationships - and safe enough to make mistakes and experience conflict.

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as a recovered People Pleaser, I won't bullshit you. I'll let you in on my thought process so you never have to leave guessing! Parts work & EMDR are "like therapy magic". Clients share relief for finally finding something that resonates.

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