During your online LGBTQ counseling session on Amwell, you’ll meet face-to-face with a board-certified therapist experienced in helping people of diverse genders and sexualities. The therapist will work with you on whatever concerns you wish to address, helping you gain insights and skills to enjoy an emotionally healthier life and relationships. If it’s your first session, your LGBTQ counselor will ask questions to better understand how your difficulties are affecting your life and what your goals are for counseling. The therapist will then suggest a treatment plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
Congratulations; you’ve made the decision to consider online therapy. My goal here is to provide more clarity about the experience from my perspective as a therapist, my professional experiences working with individuals online, and what you can expect from an online visit.
Getting LGBTQ Counseling Online
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or another sexual or
gender minority often face struggles that cisgender heterosexual people don’t. Whether you
are seeking counseling for a topic specific to your gender identity or sexual orientation, or for
an unrelated matter, it can help to find a therapist who has experience working with people of
diverse genders and sexualities.
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