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You're tired of educating others about your identities.
Jaden* spent most of his life feeling inadequate and ashamed of his sexual identity.
He rejected this part of himself for the approval and acceptance of others. He worked tirelessly at this and frequently felt depleted daily.
Jaden carries this burden and has noticed a dip in his interest in spending time with friends and loved ones and anxiety about interacting socially – it’s just easier to avoid contact with other people than to wear masks of joy and feel inauthentic.
Constant disapproval has left its mark.
Jaden loves his friends but sometimes thinks about his friendships and feels too afraid to open up to them about dating and other intimate affairs because he is afraid he isn’t doing it right – not gay/queer enough, too gay/queer.
He finds he has the same issue at work: setting boundaries or asserting his worth. There are constant worries about harsh criticism, and being devalued, which would affirm the negative beliefs he has about himself.
It's time to build confidence and self-assertiveness.
Jaden realizes that he accommodates the needs of others more than asks for what he wants. He realized in therapy that he even this even during adolescence with peers and family to be in the good graces of others.
Not to be rejected or humiliated – or physically harmed for his sexual identity.
Therapy helped to deconstruct thinking patterns that were preventing him from embracing deep and meaningful relationships in his present.
What is LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy?
LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy is more of an approach to treatment. It integrates concepts of intersectionality, queer theory, and others granting the space and recognition that we are more than just our parts.
Our many identities are woven in and out of our lives in different settings; some are celebrated, some are not. When working with an affirmative therapist, we consider all aspects of who you are – race, gender, sexuality, religiosity (or not), and culture – while creating a space for trust, support, and normalization of YOU.
Our goal is to encourage your strengths, relationships, sexual flourishing, and other fantastic identities you hold.
Break away from the beliefs holding you back.
If you’re ready to take the leap like Jaden, reach out now.
We’re here and ready to help.
*Jaden is NOT a real client. Jaden is a composite to illustrate the experiences clients may have and are looking to work on in therapy.
