A person struggling with their sexual identity may be questioning their sexual orientation or who they are attracted to sexually. Common ways to describe sexual orientation include straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual. This list isn’t comprehensive, and each person has their way of describing their sexual identity. People who don’t identify as straight may face discrimination due to their marginalized status. Therapy is a safe space for people to open up and explore what they think they may want to identify as.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for people questioning their sexual identity include reflective interventions, such as self-reflection, journaling, role-plays, or imagining scenarios and processing how they would react. Therapists can also employ cognitive interventions to help people process emotions and thoughts surrounding their sexual identity.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Sexual Identity
I am a bilingual licensed psychologist who is passionate about offering individualized, culturally-sensitive psychotherapy, in a down-to-earth and compassionate manner, to Spanish-and English-speaking adults.
Throughout my life, I have searched for the kindness and understanding of others. I have lived through hardship and trauma which have shaped me into the individual I have become. I know the value of suffering and the importance of being seen, heard and understood by others, even a stranger. To be human is to long for meaning and worth. At times it seems impossible to find it within ourselves…
Hello there. I am a compassionate advocate for mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, and substance abuse. I am a member of the world professional association for transgender health (WPATH). I am licensed with the State of Iowa and Nebraska. Through my experience I have worked with teenagers, adults, and couples. My specialty populations include LGBTQIA+, gender and sexuality, stress, anxiety,…
Brandi provides individual and couples therapy to clients in Texas and Missouri. Specializes in: communication challenges, issues related to sex and sexuality, alternative sexualities (kink/fetish), non-traditional relationships (poly/open/ENM), premarital counseling, low self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety, depression, etc. Brandi provides a sex positive approach to help clients reunite the...
Stacey Jackson-Roberts, MSW, LCSW/LCSW-C (she/her) is a psychotherapist specializing in Psychodynamic, Feminist, Relational, and Attachment-based modalities, as well as a long-time advocate for Women’s, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC healthcare policy and equality. Stacey earned her M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work.
www.StaceyJacksonRoberts.com
In person and teletherapy available! I am an EMDR trained therapist who works with individuals of all ages, couples, families and groups. I believe that therapy is most transformative when the therapist positions themselves not as an expert or evaluator, but as a non-judgemental & empathic collaborator. My hope is to create a space for you to feel safe and supported and to have your multila...
Asking for help can be life changing. As your therapist, I will help you navigate the circumstances that are preventing you from being your best self. We will work as a team to develop life strategies that work best for you. I offer online, video therapy via a HIPAA compliant platform. If you think we may be a good fit please contact me by phone or email.
I realize that no two people are the same and I tailor my therapy to meet the needs of my clients. Whatever you are struggling with I will help you to recognize the underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different and healthier way.
My mission is to provide healing, support and guidance for patients on their road towards he...
I believe that every client has an internal compass ready to help themselves find the answers they seek. I feel it a privilege to help clients get in touch with their own compass and I consider myself a fellow traveler. My clients find me pragmatic, compassionate and someone who really understands and “gets it.” I primarily see adults and enjoy practicing both individual and couples…
Heart & Play Therapy, PLLC works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing developmentally appropriate services with an individual person-centered approach. With a strong background in education, Alyshia is confident in working with K-12 kids from diverse background, and she remains up to date on relevant research in working with a trauma-informed approach. Under supervision of Kayl...
Kori Hennessy specializes in relationship, trauma and sex therapy in MN. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Certified EMDR therapist. She offers both tele-health and in person options in Minneapolis, MN. She also offers EMDR consultation and Supervision for Marriage and Family Therapists. Please visit her website for more information.