At Thriveworks, we employ a team of therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health providers who care about the particular concerns and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community. No matter what your identity or concerns may be, we’re pleased to offer you our support.
To set up an appointment and address your individual needs, please call Thriveworks in Bedford, NH at (603) 255-5267 or book online to get started today.
When Is it Time To Seek Counseling?
Mental health providers work with LGBTQ+ individuals on a range of topics. These topics can include:
- Career-planning services
- Family communication
- Relationships and dating
- Child-rearing practices
- Abuse and trauma
- Depression and anxiety
- Safety and security
- Addiction and substance abuse
- Eating disorders and body dysmorphia
- Loss and grief counseling
- Coming out concerns
- Harassment and bullying
To get started, simply give us a call at Thriveworks in Bedford, NH. We’d love to have a session with you.
What Can LGBTQ+ Counseling Do for Me?
For the LGBTQ+ community, counseling or therapy can serve as a way to address a variety of systematic and personal issues. Some of the ways therapy can help you may include:
- Transcending gender roles: Even lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals often fall back on heteronormative modes of thought when it comes to gender roles. Undoing years of social training can take time, but a licensed mental health professional can help you address any outstanding issues you have with preconceived gender roles.
- Discussing your gender identity with family: Many families — even supportive ones — can use guidance when it comes to accepting and understanding gender identity. Your therapist can use family or individual therapy to address everything from accidental misgendering to combating outdated gender expectations.
- Managing issues in the workplace: Navigating the workplace can often feel especially hazardous when you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community, especially if you don’t have supportive leadership. A counselor, therapist, or another mental health professional can teach you how to advocate for yourself and your rights while keeping your mental health your primary focus.
The exact issues you discuss and your exact treatment plan will depend on the type of counseling you seek and the specific issues you’re facing. Your provider may perform therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, or interpersonal therapy as part of your plan.
Begin LGBTQ+ Counseling at Thriveworks in Bedford, NH
LGBTQ+ issues are important to us at Thriveworks in Bedford, NH. If you’d like to connect with a passionate provider, give us a call today at (603) 255-5267 to schedule an appointment.
