Teletherapy in Houston

LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy

The image displays a LGBTQIA+ march with a prominent rainbow sign saying "Queer & Proud". There are multiple people marching, and a backpack with pins shows a "Treat Yo Self" and anarchy message.

Are you tired of feeling misunderstood?

Maybe you feel confused or conflicted about your own identity, or perhaps coming out to someone you trusted led to an argument. You may think that hiding who you are to keep the peace is the best you can do, or maybe you think it can’t get any better than this. Maybe you feel hopeless that things can change.

 

Whatever you're experiencing, you're beginning to notice the impact this has on your everyday life. Perhaps you're...

  • Feeling isolated or alone, especially when you are around those you feel like you should be closest to

  • Having low self-esteem and believing you are not worthy of love and respect from others

  • Feeling a lack of motivation in school, career, or relationships

  • Struggling to see yourself in a better future

 
The image depicts two women laying together, with one laying on the chest of the other. The two women have queer presentation, and seem to depict a sapphic or lesbian relationship. Both women are BIPOC and are relaxing.

LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy can help.

It may feel impossible now, but you can live the life you want. You can ask for the love and respect you deserve. You can connect with others in a meaningful way. I can help you get there.

 

LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy helps us do these things:

  • Develop self-love and validation so that you don't need to rely on others to feel content

  • Learn how to communicate with others effectively so that you can feel understood

  • Provide clarity through discussion and explore different facets of who you are

 

I'll help you through this process while tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy comes from a place of hope, learning to love and validate yourself so that you can communicate effectively with those closest to you and learn to understand each other.

 

It’s time to love who you are and share it with others.

FAQs about LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy

 

What does LGBTQIA+ mean? I thought it was LGBT?

LGBTQIA+ is a more inclusive term for LGBT, explicitly representing more identities.

What does LGBTQIA+ mean?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual. Many of these are umbrella terms representing multiple sexual, romantic, and/or gender minority identities.

If you have additional questions, please let me know, as I am happy to educate and share resources to dive further into the topic.

 

Is LGBTQIA+ a mental illness or associated with them?

No. LGBTQIA+ is an acronym representing a variety of identity characteristics relating to minority sexuality, romantic, or gender demographics. Adverse environmental factors from stigma, such as familial rejection, trauma, discrimination, and feeling ignored or unseen, can lead to illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, just as in any individual. Sadly, many LGBTQIA+ individuals experience adversities at higher rates.

 

Could it be a phase? Is there a way to not be LGBTQIA+?

Taking on labels, exploring that lived experience, and ultimately deciding whether it is or isn’t for you is a normal human identity experience. Instead of a “phase”, often said dismissively, it is usually this exploration of identity of self.

There is nothing wrong about having aspects of an LGBTQIA+ identity. Focus should be on discovering who you are and creating an environment where each individual can thrive safely.

Parents, if the end goal is the happiness of your LGBTQIA+ youth, then acceptance and advocacy are crucial!

 

I don't want to include my family or a partner in therapy. Is that okay?

We will always go at your pace. While relational therapy can be very beneficial if the goal is specific to that relationship, individual therapy can still strengthen how you navigate any relationship. If relational therapy is never desired, we can still achieve healthy resolution with individual therapy.

 

I am a parent/partner of someone identifying as LGBTQIA+, and I want to support them better. How can I do that?

The ultimate goal is to create an environment of love. By keeping in mind that you are allies in this goal and working together to build a foundation of understanding and acceptance, you can ensure them the support they need. Through conversation, we can explore how best this can be achieved.

 

How is LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy different than other forms of therapy?

Instead of being concerned whether your identity will be questioned or something you are burdened to educate your therapist on, it is my assurance to you that I will not only accept but affirm your identity and have a baseline understanding of our community.

For more information about my baseline understanding, you can visit my About Me.