Basically, an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist takes the burden off of you to explain or justify your identity.
Tag: how to find a therapist
Mental Health Monday: The Ultimate Guide to Therapy
This is an ultimate guide, a masterpost full of links regarding every aspect of therapy I could think of.
Tips for Being Honest in Therapy on HealthyPlace
There are lots of other reasons people (including me) struggle to be honest in therapy, and I tried to address some of them at the beginning of this article, but the majority of it is focused on advice for moving forward and being as honest as you can be.
How to Find a Therapist Part Three: Good Signs and Red Flags
The people who love us are not qualified therapists, so when we express thoughts that might not make sense to them, especially self-deprecating thoughts, they might brush them off or even get upset with us. If you go to therapy and feel like those thoughts are finally being heard and taken seriously, this can help in unimaginable ways.
How to Find a Therapist Part Two: Dealing with Insurance
I. Hate. Insurance. But I love my therapist.
How to Find a Therapist Part One: Getting Started
The process can be intimidating. How do you even find a therapist? How in the world are you supposed to afford it? And once you’re in therapy, what do you talk about? Where should you sit? How do you know if it’s helping?
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