How to support my transgender family member during the holidays? Written by an LGBTQ+ therapist. The holidays can be a tough time for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for transgender individuals who may not be fully accepted or supported by their families. If you have a transgender family member and want to show
How do I know if I am gay? How do I know if I am a lesbian? As a therapist, I often work with individuals who are exploring their sexual orientation and wondering if they are gay or lesbian. It’s important to remember that there is no “right” way to identify, and that everyone’s journey
Why do LGBTQ+ people seek therapy? LGBTQ+ go to therapy for very similar reasons as straight people do, although there are additional issues that the LGBTQ+ population have to content with (such as discrimination and coming out issues). This is a list of some of what LGBTQ+ people come to my office at Long Beach
How to support your transgender family member during the holidays? As a therapist, I understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for transgender individuals and their loved ones. If you have a transgender family member, you may be wondering how you can best support them during this festive season. Here are some tips
How to find an LGBTQ+ therapist near me? I am an out and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and as the owner of Long Beach Therapy, I make sure that all of our therapists are either a member of the LGBTQ+ community themselves or they are therapists who are allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
The importance of seeing yourself represented in the media (on TV and in movies). While no one can say that all media is good, we can say that we have learned at least one thing from some form of media. For the gay and lesbian community, this could not be truer. Shows like The L
Transgender people have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from the sex that they were assigned at birth. According to the Williams Institute, 1.4 million adults identify as transgender in the United States. When it comes to youth ages 13 to 17, that number is around 150,000. During their childhood, children face numerous
My 7-year-old who was born male wants to go to school wearing a dress, how can I prepare them for reactions while still being supportive of them? Being a parent is never easy. Being a parent to a child who is trans or nonconforming is even harder, especially in a world where being different is
My child told me they are gay. My Child told me they are lesbian. How can I support them? Most parents have dreams of what their children will be like when they grow up. From wondering where they will go to college to visualizing their wedding; parents want the absolute best for their children. However,
My spouse isn’t supportive of my transgender child, how can I help? Parenting is a team effort, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to agree on everything. From whether or not to get a dog, to the right way to fold a towel, small disagreements are bound to pop up from time to time. In
