41c New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, United States

(860) 288-7041

(860) 288-7041

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    • About us
      • Our Office
      • Dave Goldwerd, LPC, NCC
      • Smith Kidkarndee, Psy.D.
      • Current Events
    • Services
      • What We Treat
      • Types of Treatment
      • ACT Therapy
      • ART Therapy
      • CBT Therapy
      • EMDR Therapy
      • Group Therapy/Workshops
      • LGBT+ Affirmative Therapy
      • Supervision/Consultation
    • Getting Started
      • Appointment Request
      • Client Forms
      • COVID Safety Precautions
      • Good Faith Estimate
      • Rates & Insurance
    • Events
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      • Audio/Video Clips
      • Books
      • Handouts
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  • Home
  • About us
    • Our Office
    • Dave Goldwerd, LPC, NCC
    • Smith Kidkarndee, Psy.D.
    • Current Events
  • Services
    • What We Treat
    • Types of Treatment
    • ACT Therapy
    • ART Therapy
    • CBT Therapy
    • EMDR Therapy
    • Group Therapy/Workshops
    • LGBT+ Affirmative Therapy
    • Supervision/Consultation
  • Getting Started
    • Appointment Request
    • Client Forms
    • COVID Safety Precautions
    • Good Faith Estimate
    • Rates & Insurance
  • Events
  • Resources
    • Audio/Video Clips
    • Books
    • Handouts
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Heart of Wisdom

LGBT Affirmative Therapy

What is LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy?

LGBT Affirmative therapy is an approach to therapy that embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) identities and relationships and addresses the negative influences that homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism have on the lives of LGBTQ+ clients.


All sexual orientations and gender identities are a natural part of the human experience. The following are some of the struggles and challenges encountered by LGBTQ+ individuals:


  • Exploring one's sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or gender identity
  • Exploring one's gender training and gender socialization
  • Exploring the coming out process and the experience of outing
  • Challenges associated with biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism
  • Integration of sexual orientation and/or gender identity with other identities such as race & ethnicity, religious/spiritual affiliations, political ideologies, and family of origin.
  • Academic Issues
  • Career & Work Issues
  • Health (Emotional and Psychological, Physical)
  • Relationship Issues (Family, Friendships, Intimate Romantic/Sexual)


If you need support with the exploration of identity formation, sexuality, and gender, please contact us at (860) 288-7041 to schedule an appointment.


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