Gay relationship therapy

Therapists & Psychologists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

When a couple mentions intimacy issues, they’re typically talking about sexual intimacy, passionate intimacy, or both. Despite the proof that most couples crave both sexual intimacy and passionate intimacy, it can be hard to have them both at the similar time. For example, in lesbian relationships, often there is emotional intimacy without sexual intimacy (aka "lesbian bed death"). And in relationships with gay men, there is often sexual intimacy without emotional intimacy. Both types of affection can feel incredibly vulnerable. No wonder it’s overwhelming to feel both at the same time!

So how can a therapist help with intimacy issues? If you’re having sentimental intimacy issues, there is usually a reason (or reasons) why. A therapist can help you uncover what’s behind you and your partner’s personal blocks. (Spoiler alert: love blocks are usually about past hurts or current resentments.) A therapist can help build sentimental safety in the relationship by exploring what each companion needs to touch safe – acknowledgment, appreciation, empathy – and inspiring accountability. In long-term relationships, sometimes a lack of emotiona

LGBTQ+ Couples Counselling

Our Diverse therapists are here to help with the following:

How To Communicate Better In Your LGBTQ+ Relationship

In many cases, conflicts occur as a result of underprivileged communication. Moreover, when you feel betrayed, guilty, or ashamed, the right words to describe your feelings can be even harder to find. This discord makes it sense like the wedge in the affair only grows wider.

Adam D. Blum, founder of the Homosexual Therapy Center, discusses the process of improving communication and intimacy for couples.

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Communication in Expose LGBTQ+ Relationships

Good information is necessary for any healthy relationship: especially when navigating open relationships, which require a more advanced level. Negotiating terms and conditions require a fresh level of vulnerability that many couples aren’t prepared for. The couples that experience difficulties may find that the issue could own been avoided had they been more honest from the beginning. Not all couples can control the vulnerabilities of open relationships, but many find renewed possibilities when they establish new levels of communication through LGBTQ+ couples counseling.

Essential Guide to LGBTQ Couples Counseling

Key Highlights

LGBTQ couples face unique challenges in their relationships due to societal pressures, discrimination, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity- Specialized therapy for LGBTQ couples is inherent as it addresses their specific needs and helps them navigate these challenges.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are two critical approaches used in LGBTQ couples therapy.

LGBTQ couples often strife with issues related to coming out and supporting each other through gender transition.
Societal pressures and family dynamics can impact LGBTQ relationships, and strategies for building resilience and fostering acceptance are essential.
Enhancing information and emotional intimacy is crucial for LGBTQ couples to strengthen their relationships.

Introduction

LGBTQ couples face unique challenges in their relationships due to societal pressures, discrimination, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. These challenges can impact their mental health, communication, and relationship satisfaction. Therefore, specialized therapy for LGBTQ couple

My Partner Says, “We Need Therapy” | Is Gay Couples Therapy Worth the Cost?

Introduction

Realizing I Needed Professional Help

After ensuring I could take care of myself

Finding the Right LGBTQ-Affirming Therapist

Rebuilding Intimacy as a Queer Couple

Frequently Asked Questions

My Partner Says, “We Need Therapy”, But What Does Gay Couples Therapy Cost?

For the first 15 years of my dating life, playing the role of a committed partner always led me to feel obligated and controlled. Frustrated, I couldn’t understand why I was losing myself, my dreams and my individuality. Dating was a vacuum that seemed to suck out everything that made me, me.

I always felt like my partners were nagging at me to do things another way or to become someone else. In this context, I would never be enough to keep the man-of-the-moment happy.

Back in 2005 when I started dating, I thought couples therapy was for married folks. It wasn’t for boyfriends who were dating with serious intentions.

As I pushed toward my 30th birthday, however, I realized that I was also pushing men away from me—really good men! Apprehension of growing old was rattling my int