Therapy For Gay Men
Many gay men seek therapy because they feel stuck in cycles of shame, disconnection, or emotional insecurity. You may seem ok on the outside but feel disconnected, anxious in relationships, or unsure how to feel truly at ease in yourself. Therapy for gay men, specifically, allows judgement free exploration of these patterns and a start to building a more grounded, authentic sense of self.
I Help Gay Men Who Struggle with:
Emotional Sensitivity
Feeling like you can’t move on from your past
Being stuck in cycles of self-hatred
Body Image and confidence
Struggling in relationships and not having a sense of belonging
Feeling more solid and secure instead of constantly anxious or on edge
Breaking free from perfectionism and self-punishment
Building confidence and a deeper sense of aliveness and abundance
Working through religious trauma and the self limiting beliefs that come with it
Recovering from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships
Navigating LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional relationships with more ease and self-trust
Finding safety and security in their relationships
Individual Sessions Tailored To Gay Men
You deserve a therapist who understands you.
You’ve spent so much of your life wondering if you’re too much or not good enough. You hold it all together, show up for others, and try to be who people expect you to be. You’re successful on paper, but underneath, there’s a part of you that feels like a fraud. You question your worth, your needs, and feel you can’t be fully you. You may long for connection but feel anxious, ashamed, or shut down in relationships. You might be stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand but can’t seem to break.
For many gay men and queer individuals, especially those with complex trauma, ADHD, or a history of not belonging, we learn to shame ourselves and make ourselves small to survive. That survival strategy once kept us safe, but over time, it can disconnect us from our needs, emotions, and aliveness. You may find yourself trapped in self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or the belief that you have to abandon parts of yourself to be loved.
Using a relational, body-centered, trauma-informed approach (NARM) and other therapy modalities, I help you reconnect to your authentic self, by bringing curiosity, rather than shame, to help you connect to your resilience, confidence, and aliveness. Sessions are a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. We’ll work through what’s getting in the way of connection, clarity, and confidence so you can feel more confident in your body, your identity, your worth, and in your relationships.
Asking yourself “What is Complex Trauma?”
Relationship Therapy
Relationships are where we feel our deepest joy and sometimes our deepest pain. For gay men and queer individuals, relationships have unique challenges, that the heteronormative world doesn’t understand. You might feel stuck in patterns of miscommunication, disconnection, or resentment. Maybe you’re navigating trust issues, emotional distance, conflict, or unmet needs that feel impossible to express. Or maybe you love each other deeply, but something in the connection feels off. You might be exploring a new stage of your relationship and looking for guidance and support.
As a relationship therapist, I help people explore what’s getting in the way of connections. This work isn’t just for romantic couples. It can include friends, family, or chosen family. And it's especially powerful for gay men and queer partnerships to have a therapist who understands you and can help you all navigating the complexities of identity, intimacy, and belonging in a heteronormative world.
I work with all types of dynamics: monogamous couples, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ partnerships, families, and polyamorous or non-traditional relationships. My approach is warm, affirming, collaborative, and non-judgmental. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and help you build a relationship where each person feels safe, valued, and authentic.
Whether you’re longing for more intimacy, trying to repair trust, or hoping to deepen communication, relationship therapy is a space to reconnect—with each other and with yourself.
Have questions? Here are some common questions when starting relationship therapy.
Online Therapy for Gay Men in Florida
I offer online therapy for gay men throughout Florida, Vermont, and Delaware. Virtual Telehealth sessions offer you a convenient way to engage in therapy from the privacy and comfort of your own space.
Ready To Start Therapy Tailored For Gay Men?
If you’re ready to move out of shame and toward confidence, abundance, and aliveness, therapy can help. Reach out to schedule a consultation and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.