Navigating Relationships as a Lesbian: Insights from Therapy
In many respects, queer relationships mirror non-queer relationships. On a day-to-day basis, lesbian partners share similar routines, face common relationship challenges, and experience the joys...
Navigating Autigender: Understanding the Intersection of Neurodiversity and Gender Identity
In the vibrant neighborhood of Lakeview, Chicago, a growing discussion centers around the nuanced concept of "autigender." This term, emerging from the intersection of autism...
Considerations When Seeking a Neurodiversity Affirming and Inclusive Therapist
Neurodiversity is an important concept in understanding human brain function and behavior and - understanding of its importance is growing! Neurodiversity acknowledges that neurological differences,...
How Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Can Help
For many years the medical model has pathologized variations in the way the human brain works. The construct of neurodiversity, and the movement around it,...
Understanding Neurodiversity: Its Significance and Impact
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a term that encapsulates the beautiful tapestry of human cognition and challenges society’s idea of what is a “neurotypical” or...
Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues
You're facing relationship issues - can individual therapy help? This question comes up a lot! Common impetuses to ask the question are consistent challenges in...
Coping with Post-Pride Blues: Strategies for LGBTQIA+ People
Pride Month offers a profound sense of unity and visibility for many queer people, not to mention the fun of parades, festivals, and parties. For many,...
Embracing LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy for Pride
Pride Month, celebrated every June, commemorates the resilience, diversity, and history of queer and LGBTQ+ people. The origins of Pride trace back to the Stonewall...
Understanding LGBTQ+ Mental Health During Pride Month
Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the queer and LGBTQ+ community. It commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal...
Strategies for Enhancing Mental Well-being in the Lesbian Community
Mental health represents a critical component of relationships, life satisfaction, and health, yet it remains a complex challenge for many. In environments characterized by a...
Strategies for Managing Social Anxiety in the LGBTQ+ Community
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can significantly impair an individual's ability to function in daily life. While it affects a broad range of people, queer people...
Navigating the Intersection: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity as a Neurodivergent Individual
There is a significant yet often overlooked intersection between neurodiversity and queer-LGBT identities. Neurodivergent individuals—those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and other cognitive...
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