Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender  Issues

Short List of Problems Specific to Gays and Lesbians

Life outside the mainstream
Dealing with non-acceptance, fear, hate and discrimination
Lingering pain or self-rejection from childhood experience
For many gays and lesbians, growing up was a time of confusion.For others, keeping secret, feeling different or isolated took a toll. Even while life “out of the closet” today may be happy and successful, there can be residue from the past which may be harming or undermining you.

Our EMDR trauma therapy specialists encourage you to confront the effects of your negative self-beliefs which developed during childhood, or from any traumatic experiences. The distress of traumatic memories can be significantly reduced through trauma therapy (EMDR is the most researched trauma therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For more info, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy and Treatment.

We recommend you select a EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist who has an appreciation and sensitivity to the experience of being gay in our society. You may want to investigate therapy resources in the LGBT community as well.   www.thecentersd.org and www.gsdba.org.