LGBTQ+ Mental Health Blog
Resources to help you thrive as a LGBTQ+ person.
What Should You Expect Before, During, and After an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Intensive?
Curious about LGBTQ+ affirming therapy intensives? Here's what to expect before, during, and after a 3-hour therapy intensive, and how to know if it's right for you.
Am I Asexual? Signs and How to Know
Am I asexual, or is it something else? A queer therapist shares signs of asexuality, common myths, and how to explore your identity with confidence.
LGBT Affirming Therapy: Benefits and What to Expect
Looking for LGBT affirming therapy? As a queer therapist in Minneapolis, I explain the difference between acceptance and affirmation, how LGBT affirming therapy supports your mental health, and what to expect when working with a therapist who truly gets your experience.
Is My Family's Homophobia Abusive? Understanding Abuse From Homophobic Family
Not sure if your family's behavior crosses into homophobic abuse? Learn the difference between homophobia and homophobic abuse, assess if your family is using your identity to control you, and find resources for healing. You deserve relationships where your queerness is honored, not weaponized against you.
Questioning Your Gender: How to Safely Explore Your Identity
Questioning your gender is valid. This guide covers what to do when gender questioning, reflection questions to explore your identity, and how to tell others. You don't have to figure it out alone. You can work with a gender affirming therapist in Minneapolis to explore safely.
Coming Out as Bi: 4 Helpful Tips for Navigating This Change
Coming out as bi can be so worthwhile. Whether you're coming out as bi later in life, coming out as bi in a straight relationship, or coming out as bi to parents, you deserve support. As a bisexual therapist in Minneapolis, I share 4 tips for navigating your coming out journey.
5 Best LGBT Friendly Therapists in Minneapolis
Looking for the best LGBT friendly therapist near Minneapolis? Discover 5 LGBTQ affirming therapists so you can finally show up as your full self.
Coping with Homophobic Family and Estrangement
Tired of pretending everything's fine with your homophobic family? Get guidance from a family estrangement therapist on setting boundaries, repairing relationships, or choosing estrangement.
What to Expect in Your First Gender-Affirming Therapy Session
Walking into your first gender-affirming therapy session can bring a mix of curiosity, hope, and nervousness. That’s completely normal. This first appointment isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about being met with respect, curiosity, and care.
In this post, we’ll walk through what typically happens in your first gender-affirming therapy session, what questions may come up, what to look for in a therapist, and how therapy can become a supportive space for exploration, healing, and self-understanding.
Is It Too Late to Come Out as Bi?
Coming out as bi can happen at any age. Yet, many people question if it’s “too late” to come out as bisexual.
As a bi therapist, I’ve seen the relief, joy, and healing that comes with affirming one’s bi identity even after years of questioning or silence.
Let’s explore this fear of it being “too late” to come out and why it’s actually never too late to authentically embrace your queerness.