Everybody needs somebody to talk to.

How true. Friends can offer a wonderful support system, but sometimes they can bring their own issues which are burdensome and even add to your own pressure and stress. If you’ve become isolated or find that friends really don’t understand, whether you are in a crisis, a time of transition, or just feeling stuck in a rut, talking to a professional can make all the difference.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans individuals and couples share universal issues, yet have concerns that are unique.

Are you, or is someone you know:

• Feeling sad, hopeless, in a rut?
• Coming out?
• Not where you’d like to be in your career?
• Having difficulty in your personal relationships?
• Being held back by painful childhood experiences?
• Drinking too much or abusing drugs?
• Having compulsive sex?
• Dealing with HIV/AIDS?
• Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities?
• Being sexually harassed?

Are you and your partner:

• Having trouble communicating?
• Looking to get closer, but growing apart?
• Considering parenthood?
• No longer having sex?
• New parents looking for parenting skills?
• Wanting to be more loving, but locked in a cycle of violence and/or emotional abuse?

If any of the above resonate with you, you may find that therapy can prove helpful to you in working through issues and achieving goals.