- Do you find yourself feeling anxious, confused or overwhelmed when thinking about your gender identity or sexuality?
- Are you curious to learn more about the spectrum of gender and sexuality and where your identity, expression, and preferences may lie?
- Are you holding onto feelings of shame from cultural, societal, familial, etc. opinions and exclusion?
- Are you looking to increase your confidence and acceptance of yourself?
LGBTQIA+ Community Counseling in Gaithersburg, MD
If so, counseling can help with the following areas:
- Exploration and increased understanding of sexuality and dating/relationship preferences.
- Navigating coming out and/or transitioning.
- Exploration and increased understanding of gender identity and expression.
- Addressing negative body image or gender dysphoria.
- Processing harm caused by experiences of oppression and marginalization.
If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship issues connected to your gender or sexuality or unrelated to it, the preferred therapists who are located at Gaithersburg Counseling Center are here to support you in moving towards healing, authenticity and wholeness. Each therapist is committed to providing high quality and affirming care by creating a space where you feel seen, heard, valued, and embraced for all of who you are. Our therapists will work collaboratively with you to create goals for therapy and provide a safe space for you to work through challenges, process and heal from difficult experiences, and embrace your most authentic and empowered self.
If you are interested in working with one of our therapists, feel free to call or text the office at (240) 274-5680 or email directly at admin@healingllc.com.
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If you are unhappy and want to start feeling better, make a change and find your true, fulfilled self, feel free to give us a call, we’re here to help!
We’re open weekdays from 8:00am to 8:00pm EST
and weekends from 9:00am to 6:00pm EST.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling can revolve around many LGBTQIA+ topics going beyond identity. No matter where you are in your identity journey, LGBTQIA+ counseling can provide support on a variety of topics including relationships, self acceptance, mental health, and life stressors.
Therapy can be of help in coming out and transitioning as your therapist can help you explore what steps feel right for you. Your counselor will provide an affirming space as you explore emotions and needs and plan conversations you’d like to have at a pace that feels good for you. You can also get support with navigating social and personal transitions if this is helpful for you.
Your therapist will work with you to process feelings and emotions surrounding your identity. They can help you develop self acceptance while addressing internalized shame if that fits for you and building self confidence.
Your therapist will be affirming and respectful of your identity by creating a space in which you can feel seen and heard. Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to determine goals that support your identity and experiences.