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Same Sex Couples Counseling: Finding a Therapist

Finding a therapist that is experienced with same sex couples counseling in Chicago can be somewhat of a challenge. There are a host of issues that can complicate the search, including legitimate fears about being judged by the therapist for being in a gay relationship. And while many counseling professionals claim to be LGBT affirming, this does not always mean they understand the unique cultural dynamics that impact the gay and lesbian community.

And let’s be honest – the last place you want to edit your comments or leave out details about your relationship is in therapy. So finding a counselor who is experienced with same sex relationships is a necessary ingredient for the successful outcome of therapy. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”grey”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]At Couples Counseling Center, our Northside based marriage and couples therapists are highly knowledgeable about the numerous issues that can impact LGBT couples. Part of this knowledge comes from ongoing training. The other part of this insight comes from a more basic truth – several of our therapists openly identify as gay.

With that shared, you should know however that all of the counselors are well versed in mechanics of gay relationships. At Couples Counseling Center, we regularly support organizations, causes and political candidates who further LGBT rights. One of our core beliefs is that diversity enriches our community and society as a whole.

Same Sex Couples Counseling Services:

What follows is a basic rundown of the same sex couples counseling issues that our therapists may be able to assist you with. Please know this list is not exhaustive as we provide a wide variety of couples counseling services.

Issues Based Same Sex Couples Counseling:

Other Issues

Negotiating different HIV status
Communications barriers
Negotiating boundaries
Alternative (Kink) relationships
Breaking up and divorce

Summary

Your desire to seek out same sex couples counseling means you care about your relationship and are hoping to work on various issues to help strengthen your partnership. We encourage all couples, gay or straight, to carefully think about the issues they wish to tackle in therapy while taking great care when choosing a helping professional.

If you are searching for a same sex couples counselor in Chicago, we encourage you to visit our couples counseling tips page and review some of the material we have made available. Be sure to watch the short informational video while you are there.

If you have time, we also encourage you and your significant other to download a copy of our relationship report card. This particular tool can help both of you compare and contrast your relational strengths and challenge areas.

Same sex relationships are unique. They require a culturally competent counselor who takes an unbiased approach to the talk-therapy process while also being sensitive to issues impacting LGBT couples.

If you want to know more about our couples counseling services or would like to speak to a couples therapist to book an appointment, please call us directly at 773-598-7797 or send us a confidential note using our secure online contact form.

At Couples Counseling Center, we believe in strong, stable, healthy relationships. This belief applies to all couples, regardless of sexual orientation.

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