LGBTQ+ Therapy in Miami, FL

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Our LGBTQ+ therapists provide safe, supportive, and identity-affirming services in Miami and beyond.

 

Our group's vast and diverse expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, combined with available queer-identified psychologists and psychiatrists, work together to find the right fit for you with our LGBTQ+ therapy in Miami, FL. 

 

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What is LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy?

LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy is a therapeutic approach in which the therapy actively supports the client’s sexual and gender identity, is knowledgeable of the diversity of issues LGBTQ+ people face, and is prepared to help our LGBTQ+ clients with their relationships and mental health.

Our LGBTQ+ affirmative therapists strive to create a safe and validating environment, ensuring that clients feel supported as they work toward their personal therapy goals.

 

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If you’d like help connecting with an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist that fits your needs, please contact our main office to learn more about our team’s suite of services, expertise and answer any questions you may have. Schedule an appointment to meet a doctor that's right for you.

 

How we can help.

Below are some of the most common identity-related issues that Williamsburg Therapy Group LGBTQ+ affirmative therapists can help address.

 

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Identity Exploration

Younger clients who are just starting to explore their identities tend to go through a confusing phase. We can help to clarify and work through this development stage to support people in navigating and embracing their identify.

Trauma

Some individuals within the LGBTQ+ spectrum may struggle to live authentically due to underlying trauma. Affirming therapists can assist them in addressing and processing that trauma, empowering them to live fulfilling and fearless lives.

Medical Interventions

Gender affirmation involves supporting transgender individuals in aligning their identity with their outward expression. We can assist you in accessing medical procedures specifically designed for transgender individuals, including hormone therapy and reconstructive surgery.

Past or Current Discrimination

Many LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced or continue to face discrimination based on their identity and expression. Affirmative therapy can help them develop healthy strategies to navigate these challenges.

Intimacy, Dating, and Sex

Queer people may struggle to engage in sensual and sexual activity when they have no healthy models to follow. With limited media representation of what positive queer relationships look like, an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist can help queer people navigate such topics.

Romantic Relationships

Couples facing difficulties in their relationship need professional counseling. For those in a romantic relationship identifying as queer, they will need a therapist providing LGBTQ+ couples therapy who is sensitive to the unique challenges queer couples face.

Shame and Guilt

Queer-identified individuals seeking therapy may feel ashamed of living authentically, particularly if they have no one to relate with. LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides a safe space that can help such individuals reevaluate their guilt and assure them of their identity.

Community Stress

LGBTQ+ individuals can also live through discrimination from within queer communities, especially when marginalized identities intersect. Affirming therapists with comprehensive understandings of queer identities can help these people manage their stress and navigate their experiences.

 

Why is LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy beneficial?

People who identify as LGBTQ+ face additional unique challenges and stressors from living in a stigmatizing society. Research indicates that this added stress contributes to LGBTQ+ individuals being 2-3 times more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many LGBTQ+ people never seek help due to the fears of judgement and ignorance from therapists.

LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy aims to create a safe and secure environment where clients can address their concerns and reasons bringing them to therapy without fear of rejection or judgment. This is crucial, as the quality of a person’s relationship with their therapist is closely tied to therapeutic success. Williamsburg Therapy Group is comprised of numerous queer-identified, field-leading psychologists and psychiatrists with specialties spanning the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities.

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