Category: LGBTQ Issues

Navigating Identity: Understanding the Journey of LGBTO Individuals in Therapy

September 1, 2024
Understanding one’s identity is a deeply personal and often transformative journey, particularly for individuals in the LGBTO community. The exploration and affirmation of LGBTO identities can bring about both profound...

Embracing Pride: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ Community

June 18, 2024
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a time for celebration, recognition, and reflection. While we honor the progress made towards equality and acceptance, it’s crucial to acknowledge the unique mental health...

Embracing Love’s Journey Together: Navigating LGBTQ Relationship Milestones with Compassion and Understanding

March 5, 2024
In the tapestry of love and relationships, each thread intertwines to form a unique story, especially within the LGBTQ community. The journey of an LGBTQ couple, adorned with its vibrant...

Social Anxiety in LGBTQ Couples and Families: Understanding and Overcoming Together

January 31, 2024
At Whole Journey Services, with our compassionate presence in Chesapeake VA, Richmond VA, Vinton VA, and Charlotte NC, we recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ couples and families, especially...

LGBTQ Couples – Surviving Holiday Stress: Strengthening Your Relationship

December 16, 2023
The holiday season, with its festivities and celebrations, is often a time of joy and togetherness. However, it can also bring unique challenges and stress, particularly for LGBTQ couples. At...

4 Ways to Be An LGBTQ+ Ally

June 9, 2022
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not easy. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are often stigmatized by society and treated with disrespect and/or harm. But, it doesn’t have...

8 Ways to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ Community

June 16, 2021
Being a member of the LGBTQ community in Virginia, and beyond, comes with several challenges that are deeply personal. In the quest for freedom to love whomever they choose and...