LGBTQIA+ Therapy

LGBTQIA+ Couples Deserve Therapy That Gets It

Queer couples deal with many of the same relational challenges as straight couples—communication breakdowns, conflict patterns, sexual disconnection, emotional distance. But that doesn’t mean the experience is identical.

Sometimes the relationship is the focus. Sometimes it's the larger context around it—family dynamics, identity questions, unresolved shame, or the subtle (and not-so-subtle) effects of stigma. Often, it’s both. And both deserve space.

I approach this work knowing that queerness isn’t just a side note—it shapes how you're seen, how you're supported (or not), and how you navigate intimacy, conflict, and power together. I respect that your relationship may feel entirely ordinary in some ways—and still carry a weight that others don’t see.

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Rewriting Roles Without a Blueprint

Gender roles don’t disappear in same-sex relationships—they shift. Without a preset script, couples often have more room to define things for themselves. That can be freeing. It can also lead to quiet tension or open conflict about who’s responsible for what—money, parenting, care, decision-making, domestic labor.

Some couples lean into traditional roles. Others reject them. But all couples eventually need to talk about how power, care, and responsibility get shared—and how to do that without falling into resentment or imbalance.

 

Identity Isn’t Always Settled

Even in long-term relationships, questions around sexual identity can surface. Attraction can shift. Labels can blur. What felt clear for years might suddenly feel complicated—or charged.

If one partner feels pulled toward a different kind of body or gender, it can stir up fear, shame, insecurity, and confusion. These conversations are rarely just about sex—they're about visibility, safety, and the complexity of desire. I create space for these conversations without judgment, pressure, or assumptions.

 

Context Matters—So Does Curiosity

Some LGBTQIA+ couples come to therapy carrying the weight of past or ongoing stigma. Others don’t. Both are valid. What matters is having a therapist who doesn’t erase those experiences—or over-focus on them.

I don’t assume that being queer is the issue in your relationship. I also don’t pretend it’s irrelevant. I bring informed, respectful curiosity to your story—because understanding what shaped you helps us shift what’s possible between you.