OSTC Blog
Embracing Queer Joy Can Help You Thrive Mentally and Emotionally
There's an entire spectrum of emotions, including joy, love, and connection, that deserve attention when we talk about mental health within the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s talk about queer joy and the intersection of mental health and emotional well-being in LGBTQ+ therapy.
Can Rage Ever Be Healthy?
Rage has a bad reputation. Can rage actually be healthy? Can it serve a purpose in our lives? Let’s unpack that from a mental health and LGBTQ+ perspective.
Finding a Safe, Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Mental Health
Finding a safe and inclusive employer can have a profound impact on your mental health, especially if you identify as LGBTQ+ or BIPOC. So, how do you find a place that gets it right?
What to Look for When Choosing Your Chosen Family
For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the idea of “chosen family” holds deep meaning. Choosing your chosen family can be a powerful and healing step in building a life that feels safe, supportive, and fulfilling.
The “Normal” Amount of Pain is Not Less Pain, It’s No Pain
Our past experiences shape us. While they don't define us, they can leave a lasting impact on our health and relationships. ACEs are not our fault—we had no control over when or why they occurred. However, we can move beyond ACEs and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Can Therapy Help with Pain During Sex?
Sex is supposed to be a pleasurable experience, but what happens when it becomes painful? You’re not alone, and yes, therapy can help.
Growing Past Religious Trauma: Recognizing Long-Term Stealthy Signs
Religious trauma can leave deep and lasting scars, often lingering in subtle ways long after someone has left a harmful religious environment. Let’s explore what religious trauma is, how to recognize its long-term stealthy signs, and how to grow past it.
The importance of Person Centered LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractic Care
Seeking healthcare, particularly for issues related to musculoskeletal health or pain management, can be a complex journey for LGBTQIA+ individuals. It requires finding a provider who not only understands their specific medical needs but also respects and affirms their identity and experiences.
How to Have Healthy Open Relationships
How to have healthy open relationships? Here's a guide to help you thrive in open relationships while maintaining your mental health and well-being.
How to Break Free from Being the 'Mom Friend'
Today, let's talk about a role many of us in the LGBTQ+ community find ourselves in: the 'Mom Friend'. You know who you are—the one who always is making the plans, has advice, and snacks ready at a moment's notice. While being caring and reliable is a wonderful trait, it's essential to strike a balance so that your relationships enrich your life as much as you enrich theirs.
Building Queer Community
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many of our hearts: the importance of building a healthy LGBTQ+ community and how to go about it. Community is a lifeline for many of us, providing support, understanding, and a sense of belonging.
Will my therapist judge me for my BDSM Desires?
If you're into BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism) and wondering whether your therapist will judge you for it, you’re not alone. Many people with alternative sexualities or kinks worry about how their therapist might react. So, let’s unpack this together and explore how to navigate these conversations with a mental health professional.
How to Protect Your Mental Health When Being Misgendered
Today, let's discuss a challenging aspect of our lives: misgendering. Being misgendered can deeply affect our mental health, and it's essential to have strategies in place to cope with these experiences.
How to Cope with Burnout
Let's have a real talk about something many of us have experienced at one time or another: burnout. Whether it's from navigating systemic discrimination, advocating for our rights, or simply trying to juggle the demands of everyday life, burnout can sneak up on us when we least expect it.
Embracing Polyamory: The Importance of Finding a Poly-Friendly Therapist
As someone who values love and relationships in all their diverse forms, I want to shed some light on the importance of finding a therapist who is poly-friendly and understanding of non-monogamous lifestyles and how they can better help you!
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: A Guide from an LGBTQ+ Therapist
Let’s shed some light on what intergenerational trauma is, why it's essential to acknowledge, and how it can show up in our lives.
The Validating Experience of Queer Therapy
As a queer therapist, I invite you to explore the transformative power of queer therapy – a nuanced approach to mental health care that honors and validates our unique experiences.
Reclaiming Rest: The Crucial Role of Tending to Yourself in LGBTQ+ Mental Health
As much as I love what I do, the people I work with, and the creative endeavors it provides me – it’s time to take a break and get some rest. Today I want to delve into a topic that is often overlooked and over-commercialized as “mani-pedi self-care” but is incredibly vital to our well-being: the importance of tending to yourself through rest and restoration.
Finding The Balance Between Dedication to Your Art and Needing Rest
Hello to our fellow artists and LGBTQ+ community leaders! Today, let's dive into the delicate dance of finding balance between dedication to our craft and the need for rest and self-care. As a therapist who works closely with creatives and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique challenges and pressures that come with juggling passion and well-being.
What are mood stabilizers?
Hey there, folx! Today, let's dive into the world of mood stabilizers –those unsung heroes in the realm of mental health. As a therapist, I often find myself navigating the intricacies of these medications with my clients, and I'm here to shed some light on what mood stabilizers are from a therapist's perspective.