LGBTQ Counseling in San Antonio, TX
Do You Find Yourself Questioning Parts Of Your Identity?
Have you been facing challenges no one around you seems to understand? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you want to explore and understand yourself more, but feel held back by guilt or shame?
Maybe something in your life has shifted, leading you to question your identity. Perhaps you’ve started dating but you’re feeling unsure about how to express your true self. Or maybe you haven’t come out yet, and you need help navigating how to feel safe as you do so.
Navigating How You Identify Can Be Challenging
Exploring yourself is so important, but it can also be challenging and bring out feelings you aren’t expecting. People in the LGBTQ community seek out counseling for many reasons, including:
Anxiety or stress
Trauma or abuse
Bullying
Questioning your identity
Relationship or family issues
Discrimination
At Monarch Behavioral Health, you can meet with a counselor who is LGBTQ-affirming, understands what you’re going through, and can help you feel safe while you’re exploring your identity.
Stigma And Discrimination Are Common For People In The LGBTQ Community
Our society puts so much emphasis on heterosexuality and being cis-gendered. So accepting that you may not fit this narrative can be anxiety-provoking and fear-inducing.
Unfortunately, it’s common to deal with a lack of support or unaccepting family members when you’re part of the LGBTQ community. this can cause anxiety about living authentically. For some people it can even create a struggle to accept themselves or a desire to hide who they are.
To be realistic, you don’t have to come out at all. If understanding your identity for yourself is the most important piece for you, there’s no need to come out. Our therapists completely understand that. And we want to support you in whatever way feels best for you.
Your Experience Being Part Of The LGBTQ Community Is Personal
Maybe you want to tell everyone about your identity and wear it on your sleeve. Or maybe you just want to understand your identity for yourself. If you come from an unaccepting family or community, coming out may not even feel safe to you. However you want to experience your identity is okay. It’s personal to you. At Monarch Behavioral Health, your needs and desires are placed front and center. Our therapists believe that you deserve to explore your whole self and express your identity as a member of the LGBTQ community. By doing so, you can live a life authentic to you.
LGBTQ Counseling Can Help You Find Hope And Pride In Your Identity
Our therapists who work with LGBTQ folks have no interest in directing you in your identity exploration. Instead, we are here to ask questions and help you develop curiosity about yourself. Then we’ll be your guide in diving into whatever struggles your identity and orientation may bring up.
What to Expect in Sessions
Therapy at our practice is client-led. That means you are in the driver’s seat and your sessions will vary depending on what issues you’re struggling with. Our focus is to provide support and help you explore and understand yourself better. We want LGBTQ counseling to be a safe place where you are comfortable enough to discuss your identity and think about how you want to represent yourself to the rest of the world.
Individualized Therapy Based On Your Needs
LGBTQ Therapy isn’t a one-size fits all approach. Instead, it's a place for you to discover who you are and find healthy ways to be your true self in the world.
Our therapists want to help you find hope and pride in your identity. This can look like one-on-one therapy or even family-oriented sessions. Our goal is to help get the whole family on board. All in all, we want to support you in whatever way feels safest and most comfortable when exploring the deepest parts of yourself.
Some folks come from religious or family backgrounds that don’t accept LGBTQ people. Likewise, navigating the world as an LGBTQ person can have certain struggles that cisgender and straight people don’t face. These situations can often bring up lots of trauma, shame, and guilt. We can assist you in working through these issues and help you find ways to get the support you deserve.
We are here to offer affirming care and a confidential space for your exploration and growth. Your unique experience matters, and with our help, you can be empowered to live as your true, authentic self.
But You May Still Have Questions About LGBTQ Counseling…
What if I’m not ready to come out?
Coming out can be complicated and challenging. The decision to come out is also deeply personal. We are here to support you if you’re not ready to come out or if you decide not to come out at all. We will offer guidance and support at every stage of your journey.
I live in Texas and I am concerned about talking to anyone about my identity.
Being in Texas, our therapists feel saddened and hurt by the oppressive laws placed on our LGBTQ neighbors and loved ones. We are aware of the difficult circumstances facing members of the Texas LGBTQ community. What we discuss in therapy will remain confidential. Our team’s focus is to help you find healthy and safe ways to move through the world.
I have questions about my identity, but I don’t know if I’m ready to talk about them yet.
We are here to help you through whatever is causing you distress. That might be questioning your identity, a situation at the workplace, or trouble in one of your relationships. Counseling isn’t limited to issues only related to being LGBTQ. It’s a space for exploring your identity in other ways, too.
Learn To Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity With Counseling
When working with an LGBTQ therapist at our practice, you will receive the highest level of support. Contact us at Monarch Behavioral Health so we can help you embrace who you are and live a fulfilling life.
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