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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 Winston Salem, Advance, Atwood Acres, Lewisville, or even Olde Vineyard, 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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Laci Green
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In therapy we will explore your internal world and begin to untangle the emotional challenges that are causing you pain. Common areas addressed in counseling are overwhelming emotions, low self esteem, anxiety, and traumatic experiences.


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In therapy we will explore your internal world and begin to untangle the emotional challenges that are causing you pain. Common areas addressed in counseling are overwhelming emotions, low self esteem, anxiety, and traumatic experiences.

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My therapy practice is trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming. My work is informed by 15 years as a sex educator and sexual health advocate.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Body Acceptance
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • LGBTQ+
  • Low Sex Drive
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
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Jocelyn Ford
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Simply relax and take the time to rediscover who we are. We all have experienced various forms of trauma no matter what we are dealing with, therefore I am committed to helping you find the root of the trauma so that you can finally begin to heal.


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Simply relax and take the time to rediscover who we are. We all have experienced various forms of trauma no matter what we are dealing with, therefore I am committed to helping you find the root of the trauma so that you can finally begin to heal.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very laid back. I believe in my client's potential to change and their internal power. I like to take on the collaborative approach, where I play my role in simply guiding my client and providing new perspectives to help promote solutions.

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Violence
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Conflict
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Harm
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Charles Bonds II
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The pressure of life, family, job, and experiences can make therapy seem impossible, but it is possible! Please reach out using the contact information on my profile to begin your healing process and start this ongoing journey of self-realization.


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The pressure of life, family, job, and experiences can make therapy seem impossible, but it is possible! Please reach out using the contact information on my profile to begin your healing process and start this ongoing journey of self-realization.

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I aim to create an environment that will foster healthy coping skills, expand self-awareness, and be conducive to my client’s happiness and overall well-being. I am committed to creating an environment that respects and affirms all individuals.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Skills
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Fallon Stapleton
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We will explore the narrative of your life, validate where you have felt pain and suffering, and find ways you can grow and heal so that you find your life to be one that is worth living.


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We will explore the narrative of your life, validate where you have felt pain and suffering, and find ways you can grow and heal so that you find your life to be one that is worth living.

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I have a laid-back, humorous approach, and will weave in CBT and DBT skills where they are needed. I work strongly on building a rapport with a solid, trusting foundation.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender Transition
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Self-Harm
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Brittany Merryman
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I'm here to normalize feelings that come with rapid life changes and give you backup in therapy. Therapy can be a game-changer helping you handle stress better, manage your time smarter, improve your relationships, and really get to know yourself.


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I'm here to normalize feelings that come with rapid life changes and give you backup in therapy. Therapy can be a game-changer helping you handle stress better, manage your time smarter, improve your relationships, and really get to know yourself.

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I specialize in somatic techniques that connect your mind and body- think mindfulness tricks to chill out and exercises to shake off that tension. Let's make this transition smoother for you.

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  • Body Acceptance
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Changes
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