Periagoge
Scenario

When mental health providers pathologize sexual orientation

My therapist keeps trying to help me 'explore' why I'm gay instead of addressing the anxiety I actually came in for.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Seeking help for legitimate suffering gets redirected into defending the validity of your fundamental identity.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with LGBTQ+ rights globally?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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