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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 Houston, Astrodome Area, Braeswood, Briar Forest, or even Eldridge, 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 B Slaughter
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heal the hidden wounds of trauma & relieve problematic symptoms. You'll learn about your relationship to your emotions & how to nurture that relationship. We will work to develop a genuine sense of curiosity about who you are & who you want to be.


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heal the hidden wounds of trauma & relieve problematic symptoms. You'll learn about your relationship to your emotions & how to nurture that relationship. We will work to develop a genuine sense of curiosity about who you are & who you want to be.

Something to know about my approach is:

that I have an eclectic style. I am well versed in numerous modalities like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Therapy is an organic, here-and-now process and never follows a scripted pattern.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Failure to Launch
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Personality Disorders
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Ty David Lerman, PhD, LPC-S, CST
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Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.


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Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work in a very sex-positive approach. No matter what you are struggling with, what you’re into, or ashamed to admit to anyone else, you will find a completely non-judgmental and accepting space in my office.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Asexuality
  • Bisexuality
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Couples
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Pornography
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality
  • Transgender
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Anna De Filippi
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In session, free association is encouraged: where you speak with as little self-censorship as possible. Amidst the specific goals you want to work on, I encourage you to share dreams and to develop a curiosity about your own unconscious.


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In session, free association is encouraged: where you speak with as little self-censorship as possible. Amidst the specific goals you want to work on, I encourage you to share dreams and to develop a curiosity about your own unconscious.

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In sessions, we will examine how your symptoms may be connected to the past, including any previous traumas and your role in your family of origin. I won't give you the answer, but I will highlight the underlying core of surface issues.

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  • Relationships
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Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza
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Together we will explore the experiences that may be causing unhealthy thoughts about yourself and may be negatively affecting your relationship with yourself and others. We will then develop a practical plan to help you create the life you want.


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Together we will explore the experiences that may be causing unhealthy thoughts about yourself and may be negatively affecting your relationship with yourself and others. We will then develop a practical plan to help you create the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I treat anxiety, trauma, grief and other things with some of the newest mind-body technologies such as EMDR and others techniques. These techniques retrain your brain to replace negative thoughts about yourself with more compassionate alternatives.

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  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
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Daniel Katz
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I provide a safe space for us to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions so that you can more fully understand yourself and obtain direction on how and where to grow.


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I provide a safe space for us to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions so that you can more fully understand yourself and obtain direction on how and where to grow.

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My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of all of my clients. I view mental health from an integrative perspective and seek an understanding of all aspects of a person

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Helping Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
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