Therapy For Gay Men Who Want To Move Out Of Shame And Into Emotional Security
Relationship And Trauma Therapy For Gay Men
Hey, I’m Josh! It’s nice to meet you.
I am a relationship and trauma therapist specializing in NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) therapy for gay men and the LGBTQ Community.From the outside, it looks like you’re doing ok, but...
On the inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, self-critical, and feel stuck.
I help high-achieving and emotionally sensitive gay men build real internal security and fulfilling connections so they can stop fighting themselves and start living with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, and I use a mind–body approach to help you heal old survival patterns, so you can have grater sense of fulfillment and joy in your life and relationships.
Why Is Having A Gay Therapist Important
Growing up gay often means learning to adapt early in childhood. You learned to hide parts of yourself, staying vigilant, or learning to earn connection and love through achievement. These survival strategies can follow you into adulthood, affecting relationships, intimacy, and self-worth. People who have not grown gay in a heteronormativity world, do not have this lived experience. Having a gay therapist and therapy specifically for gay men allows for understanding, compassion, and so you don’t have to explain yourself to someone who doesn’t get it. Together we will bring curiosity to these patterns, helping you develop emotional security from the inside out.
Issues Commonly Addressed in Therapy for Gay Men:
Chronic shame or self-criticism
Relationship anxiety or avoidance
Difficulty expressing needs or setting boundaries
Perfectionism or being achievement oriented
Trauma and attachment wounds
Disconnection from emotions or desire
Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns
My Approach To Therapy for Gay Men
I work with gay men using NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a trauma-informed, relational approach that emphasizes safety, emotional awareness, and authenticity. Rather than pathologizing your experiences, therapy focuses on helping you understand yourself with compassion and build relationships that feel secure, alive, and authentic.
