Codependency in Lesbian Relationships: What’s The Deal? Info From A Gay Friendly Therapist In Long Beach There’s a long-running joke in the LGBT community that lesbians show up for the second date with a U-Haul. It’s a funny one-liner that still packs a punch to this day. But as another old saying goes, there’s a
How can I support my child who I think is transgender but hasn’t come out to me yet? Written by a LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach. Supporting your child is one of the most important parts of being a parent. Whether it’s their goals, their daily drama, or the very essence of who they are,
How to Find a Gay Friendly Therapist Widespread discrimination has led many people in the gay community to avoid getting therapy. Many of those who do seek therapy find it helpful to see a therapist who is also a part of the community. When talking with someone who is gay or lesbian, there is no
Tips to surviving quarantine (during COVID) while being “in the closet”. Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. Quarantine caught us all off guard a year ago. It was something we had never experienced before, so we had to learn to cope with the new living conditions. It was definitely something that many people
How Can I Help My Transgender Child? Above and beyond anything, be supportive if your child is showing signs of being a transgender person. Many times parents will take on the blame, believing they did something to make their child this way. There is nothing further from the truth. Your child is facing his or
How to find a LGBTQ therapist in my area? I get a lot of calls from people in the LGBTQ community who were hesitant to come into therapy until they found out that I am also part of the LGBTQ community. The reason for this tends to be that there are still people out there
What Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery? No two people are exactly alike, and no two people seeking therapy will have exactly the same issues, the same goals, or work toward their goals in exactly the same way. Take two people suffering from depression. The depression may arise from different situations; the
Codependency in Lesbian Relationships Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. When you think of co-dependence, you may have a specific picture in mind, perhaps you even think of someone you know who exhibits characteristics of codependency. In mental health circles, codependency is a specific dysfunctional relationship between two very different, yet carefully balanced
Seeking therapy for a teen who is gay or lesbian Our culture has become more accepting of a variety of sexual and romantic relationships and gender identities. However, oppression and discrimination are still widespread, and LGBTQ people are still frequently marginalized. Navigating adolescence is difficult for everyone. Add in oppression, coming out to family and
I am gay, can I request a gay therapist? Absolutely! Many therapists are very supportive of the gay and lesbian community and can be quite effective at helping those in our community. That being said, there is a great deal of discrimination against the gay and lesbian community, and it’s not at all unreasonable to
