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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. Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, 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 expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).

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With over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist, I have an eclectic approach to treatment, but tend to draw from relational and cognitive behavioral approaches in order to design a specialized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

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work together to help you increase insight, increase coping tools, and decrease unhelpful trauma reactions. By working through past trauma/adversity in a safe space, you will make more movement toward your values and authentic self.

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My therapeutic style is client-centered and collaborative, providing a safe space for clients to share. I tailor treatment to fit an individual's unique needs and provide trauma informed, culturally competent, and affirmative care.

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From the first session, we help you get clarity about how to move forward and start feeling better. We are smart, compassionate, thoughtful/active listeners. Ellen, David and I are experienced and use several modalities (CADC, EMDR, CBT, ACT, etc)

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Navigate trauma recovery with safety and ease. I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded while repairing trauma, build healthy relationships, and connect to self compassion to live a life worth living.

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Through trauma focused recovery, I help folx build safety, process the past, and connect to the life they want to live. With each client, we co-create an individualized plan that draws from EMDR and DBT.

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There are no limits to what we can discuss. Nothing is off the table! Therapy becomes your sanctuary, a safe and judgment-free space where you can freely express your innermost thoughts, unveil past hurts, and tackle current challenges.

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My strengths-based approach to therapy centers around celebrating and harnessing the inherent strengths, resilience, and capabilities within each individual. I believe that every person possesses unique qualities and resources that can be utilized.

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