10 Reasons LGBTQ People Need Therapy
So, what even is LGBTQ+ therapy? Of course, we are similar to our cisgender straight counterparts at our core. We often have similar goals that bring us to therapy: a need for belonging, healthy relationships, life satisfaction, and to fulfill our values. However, being LGBTQ+ often requires additional considerations and community support when moving through…
A Gay Therapist Reflects on Pride
Pride had a special resonance to me this year – both as a member of the queer community and as a gay therapist. In my professional role, I’m consistently honored to be a part of the life changing moments in the lives of the queer people. Still, the deeply personal experiences I witnessed as a…
LGBT-Affirming Therapy for You and Your Loved Ones
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time of reflection, acceptance, and solidarity, as well as an opportunity to show support for our loved ones who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. One important way we can support our transgender…
LGBT Affirming Trailblazers
Courage, resilience, and authenticity — these words beautifully encapsulate the spirit of the LGBT affirming trailblazers who have tirelessly fought for LGBT and queer rights. As LGBT pride in Chicago comes to a close, honoring these legends is important. Their stories, filled with bravery and unabashed truth, are a testament to the power of resistance…
What Is Queer Affirming Therapy?
The mental health world has become increasingly accepting of LGBTQIA+ people, but queer affirming therapy remains an important consideration for many people seeking therapy! Let’s recall that The American Psychiatric Association (APA)did not officially stop considering homosexuality a mental illness until 1973, when it removed homosexuality from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders…