LGBTQIA2S+

Being a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community impacts every aspect of daily life, and therapy should reflect this significance. LGBTQIA2S+ people have always existed, but in our cisheteronormative culture, you may find yourself feeling misunderstood, invisible, and unwelcome—even in places where you’d hope to feel safe and supported. In a world that can be unwelcoming and even hostile, therapy can be a space to heal from discrimination and violence, develop self-advocacy and community-building skills, and practice joy and authenticity.

Navigating cisheteronormativity and queerphobia can be confusing, exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. You may find yourself making difficult decisions about what parts of yourself to share, and when. You may fear being targeted for discrimination and violence. You might also grapple with mixed feelings about your identities, question the validity of your experience, or feel uncertain about your place within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and broader communities. Whether your LGBTQIA2S+ identity has been consistent for years, whether it’s fluid and constantly shifting, or whether you’ve recently begun questioning, your experience is welcome here.

Clinicians at OCC work through a scientifically supported approach, celebrating your insight and self-knowledge and collaborating with you to deliver therapy that feels effective, affirming, and empowering. Your therapist will meet you where you are, in the context of your unique life experiences and intersecting identities.