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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 Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, 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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Together in therapy, using CBT, we tackle challenges by reshaping thought patterns and behaviors. This approach cultivates resilience, promotes growth, and fosters lasting positive changes in mental well-being.

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In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients with practical tools. By addressing thoughts and behaviors, we create positive changes together, fostering resilience and enhancing well-being.

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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.

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I am here for you to support but also challenge and help you grow into the best version of yourself, navigating all of the pain and judgement that life might have thrown, or is still currently throwing your way.

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Together, we will explore your identity, navigate challenges, and build resilience. I'll help you develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve communication skills, and foster stronger relationships. Expect a safe and affirming space.

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I believe in the power of collaboration. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. My focus is on empowering you with tools for emotional regulation, healthy communication, and building resilience.

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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.


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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.

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As a queer person, I know queer clients often have trauma and have historically been harmed by the mental health field. That's why I use transparent and collaborative postmodern models to provide affirming, trauma-informed, strength-based care.

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Together, we'll cultivate your capacity for courage, compassion, and lasting change. You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and new tools and strategies for navigating your relationships and stressors with resilience and purpose.

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I use an eclectic style of theories and modalities to develop client-centered, realistic treatment plans. I never recommend unrealistic or unachievable treatments that don't align with your goals and vision for your ideal future.

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