LGBTQIA+

Affirming Online Therapy for Adult Members of the LGBTQIA+ Communities Across CA, FL, NV, & VA

Helping people overcome shame and fear, allowing them to embrace their identity and live their life with unapologetic Pride.

You are part of a world not designed for you.

Living in a world that isn’t designed for you can be extremely difficult. You tried to hide your true self because it wasn’t safe, only to be kicked out of the closet. Maybe you came out of the closet in hopes that it would be freeing, only to find yourself facing challenges you were never taught to navigate. You’ve thought, maybe I’ll just move away, cut off ties with people, and create my chosen family, only to find that it is much harder than it looks. You’ve downloaded the hook-up apps, only to find that you have been with many strangers and crave a more fulfilling loving relationship. You’ve always wanted to attend a Pride parade but don’t feel like you belong and are unsure what to be proud of because the very community that is supposed to embrace you has made you feel so alone. The LGBTQIA+ Community is a resilient community that has had to overcome a lot, and despite that, there are a lot of damaged people in the community, that hurt their own.

It’s difficult to navigate relationships with people, especially when you’re unsure how to do that. There is really no media out there that represents you in the community, and unfortunately, every time you turn on the TV, it's rare to see positive Queer representation. You grew up in an environment that wasn’t safe and affirming for you to explore your own sexual or gender identity, and now, as an adult, you feel stunted, ashamed to explore and live your life, unable to navigate the world with the opportunities around you. You’ve internalized those messages you’ve heard in church or by your family, and you think, “Maybe there is something wrong with me.” Maybe you’ve thought, “It would be better if I weren’t here anymore.”

 Let me say that there is nothing wrong with who you are, and I am glad you’re still here with us.

 You are part of a world that is not designed for you, but that can change.

You’re ready to:

  • Heal from past hurts.

  • Reduce your substance use.

  • Improve your relationships with others.

  • Release Shame

  • Challenge negative thoughts about yourself.

  • Combat internalized Phobia.

  • Find your community

  • Become more connected to yourself.

  • Live life more proudly

Lasting change can happen with Online Therapy.

How it works:

Therapy with LGBTQIA+ people encompasses a decolonized and affirming approach to addressing the unique issues that many members of the community face. We will dive deep into your past, gain insight into your identity development, and discuss pivotal moments in your life that have contributed to who you are today.

 For many, this may be the first time they verbalize their identity, the first time they can embrace their true selves, and the first time they feel seen. Together, we will work on building self-validation and self-esteem, letting go of past hurts, and building you up so you can embrace yourself with pride. Substance use is high within the community, and at times, these may be topics of discussion. Through the harm reduction model, we will work to address co-occurring substance misuse.

My goal is that you leave each session with new insights and actions that you can apply to your day-to-day: a new perspective, something to think about, a different approach to try, or another tool that allows you to make different moves in your life that leads to lasting change.

Plus you’ll be doing this work with a Queer Brown Person who understands where you’re coming from.

 

Grey Insight does not engage in any form of Conversion Therapy.