Gender Issues/Sexual Orientation

Gender is an aspect of life that can bind us to social roles and conventions. Unresolved issues of gender identity can also cause severe stress that affects other aspects of daily life and often contributes to conditions such as depression. A therapist with an expertise in questions of gender can help you address issues of gender in all aspects of your life.

Adjustment to one's sexual orientation may also prove to present emotional difficulties. In particular, one's homosexuality may be associated with impaired self-acceptance or sexual identity. The process of coming out is a significant transition for most individuals, and may come with experiences of rejection and disappointment. Further, dealing with homophobia, both in the environments and as internalized by the individual, may be improved by increased awareness of one's emotional experiences and responses.