The holidays can be a mix of joy and overwhelm. Sometimes, they come with high expectations and crowded calendars. For many teens and families across North Carolina, this time of year brings anxiety, overstimulation, and complicated family dynamics. If you’re someone who often says “yes”…
Pride Month is more than a rainbow-colored celebration—it’s a powerful reminder of what makes LGBTQIA+ life beautiful, bold, and resilient. At Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting, we honor this month by spotlighting the strength, creativity, and connection that thrive in queer communities, especially here in…
LGBTQIA+ affirming and celebratory therapy plays an important role in offering a supportive and understanding space for queer and trans individuals. As a queer psychologist living in North Carolina, I know that treatment toward queer folks and views on queer identity can vary widely from…
Discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace involves unfair treatment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This discrimination can manifest in various ways, including exclusion from job opportunities, unequal pay, hostile work environments, and lack of support for LGBTQIA+ rights. It’s essential to…
As of March 21st, 2023, over 430 anti-transgender bills have been introduced in the United States. In North Carolina alone, the ACLU is currently tracking 12 anti-LGBTQ bills in North Carolina, the majority of which are specifically targeting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. The continued…
In a country where LGBTQ people are still fighting for acceptance, can still be fired simply for who they are, and where their bodily autonomy and rights to make medical decisions remain under attack, it can be overwhelming and scary for LGBTQ couples to search…
