Are you struggling with issues related to your sexual or gender orientation? Or are you wanting counseling for unrelated issues, but want to feel accepted as you are? Suzanne Sellers (she, her, hers) provides LGBTQ+ Counseling in Colorado and California and can help you heal.
LGBTQ+ Concerns
Despite growing social acceptance, those that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, intersex, asexual, etc. (LGBTQ+) are still marginalized. Those in the LGBTQ+ community face stigma, bigotry, hatred, withheld civil and human rights, abuse, violence, victimization, harassment, discrimination, social nonacceptance, and family rejection.
Further, many LGBTQ+ adults have experienced stigma and discrimination in a healthcare setting, which may lead to community members avoiding seeking out healthcare services due to fear. These experiences can lead to higher risk of heart disease and high blood pressure for LGBTQ+ adults. Community members often have trouble relating to therapists or experience outright prejudice and discrimination.
These hardships can greatly impact the well-being of those who experience it. These hardships may also leave the LGBTQ+ person traumatized. Research shows that LGBTQ+ are at a higher risk for depression, body dysmorphia, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicide.
LGBTQ+ Counseling Can Help
Individual LGBTQ+ Counseling in Colorado and California
Counseling is most beneficial when one feels supported an
d can speak freely. I am a LGBTQ+ therapist that can help those in the LGBTQ+ community work with the stressors of their everyday lives. I can also help LGBTQ+ community members maintain an authentic sense of self and work though homophobia and the other hardships that they face. Trauma counseling is available to address those hardships that cause lasting impact.
I provide a safe space, or a healing ground, where empathy, trust, respect, and acceptance are cornerstones.
LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling in Colorado and California
Healing Ground Counseling also provides couples counseling to support LGBTQ+ couples in working through challenges in their relationships through use of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
LGBTQ+ Counseling Blog Posts
Read Suzanne’s blog posts that are related to LGBTQ+ therapy.
Resources for LGBTQ+in Colorado and California
The resources below are provided to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) clients and their families.
The Center on Colfax – LGBTQ Colorado
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
For more support, please see the links that are included on the Counseling Resources page.
It’s time to heal…
Please contact me at (720) 443-1480 or email me to schedule an appointment.