LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in the Flatiron District, NYC
We are a safe space for anyone who has or is questioning their identities and/or their sexual orientations.
No matter how you identify, we are here for you! A place for Clients to come no matter where you are on your journey and however you identify.
What is the difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity?
Sexual orientation is who you are romantically, sexually, emotionally and physically attracted to. This may or may not line up with your gender identity or sex.
Gender Identity refers to a person’s innate, deeply felt psychological identification as male, female or other. This may or may not correspond to the person’s body or designated sex at birth.
During our session you will find acceptance, respect, validation, support, willingness to advocate and a safe space to question, explore and be you.
Our journey to discovering our sexual and gender identities are circular, not linear –
Having someone along the way that is in a nonjudgmental, validating and supportive environment is so important.
This means that there are many different genders, identities and orientations we could be throughout our lives.
Some of these can be:
- Heterosexual
- Gay
- Lesban
- Bi-Sexual
- Asexual
- Demisexual
- Nonbinary
- Two-Spirit (Indigneous population term)
- Cisgender
- Gender nonconforming
- Pangender
And so many more…
It is also possible to identify as a combination of these identities and sexualities.
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation is a spectrum.
A great resource that exemplifies this concept is “The Gender Unicorn.” created by TSER.
This graphic helps us to identify and understand the spectrum of orientation and gender – as well as how we might better understand how we fall into the spectrum of the rainbow.
We also specialize in assisting you with navigating “non-traditional relationships” such as open relationships, polyagmy, polyandry, or ethical non-monogamy.
We want to help you be able to find your true self, feel comfortable in your own skin, feel safe to navigate all things around sexual identity, gender identity, and relationship orientations all while learning how to be proud of however you choose to present yourself internally and externally.
There are many things that we face during our journey especially when traversing through a heternormative society that doesn’t always understand the intricacies of gender and sexual identity.
Thus, of our time together will also be focused on gaining confidence and the skills necessary to build your life worth loving.
If you or someone you know is struggling to find their identity, need a validating and supportive environment, and guidance on navigating the spectrum of our LGBTQIA+ community.
We would be happy to answer any questions you have. Please call us for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
LGBTQ Therapy in the Flatiron District, NYC
Empower Your Mind Therapy offers therapy for the LGBTQ community from our NYC office in the Flatiron District near Madison Square Park. Also serving the Village, Chelsea, Union Square, the Financial District and the surrounding areas.