by Thiago Kugelmas | Jul 24, 2025 | LGBTQ
I’m sure most of us are tired of hearing the same old lines: “I’m not homophobic, I just don’t want to see it.” “I believe in family values.” “I’m straight, I just fool around sometimes—don’t mean anything.” Welcome to the American South, where masculinity is...
by Angelique Works | Jun 4, 2024 | LGBTQ, Trauma
Traumatic invalidation is a critical concept for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients, emphasizing the need for awareness and sensitivity towards the unique challenges faced by this community. This article explores the essence of traumatic invalidation, its...
by Aubrey Holden | May 27, 2024 | LGBTQ
Bigots will often say, “Why do they need a whole month to parade around their sexuality, etc.?” They fail to realize, however, that pride month is about so much more than sex or sexuality. It’s about authenticity. It’s also about honoring those who have passed due to...
by Aubrey Holden | Jul 6, 2023 | LGBTQ
No matter if you’re 100% sure of your gender identity or still exploring it, having a safe space to process thoughts about your gender identity with an affirming mental health professional is very helpful. This blog will mainly be geared towards what gender affirming...
by Aubrey Holden | Apr 17, 2023 | LGBTQ, Mental Health
All across America, we are seeing state legislatures attack the LGBTQIA+ community. According to the ACLU, at least 417 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the United States this year. That’s more than double the amount introduced in...
by Aubrey Holden | Feb 27, 2023 | LGBTQ
In Tennessee, transgender and non-binary people are under attack by the supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly. Unfortunately, they have passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth under the age of 18. As a psychotherapist, I am deeply...
