Creating safe and affirming mental health spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth is about more than just acceptance. It means offering a place where teens feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported without judgment. This support becomes especially meaningful during adolescence, a time when identity exploration can feel…
Supporting LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse Youth in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina Every teen deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported as they navigate adolescence. For LGBTQIA+ youth and neurodivergent teens (such as Autistic or ADHD adolescents), that journey can come with added challenges. Whether…
Adolescence is often a time of exploration, self-discovery, and change. For teens exploring fluid or nonbinary identities, this period can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Some teens may feel joyful and excited about experimenting with gender expression, while others may struggle with stigma, confusion, or…
Understanding the Importance of LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mental Health Support Feeling seen, heard, and safe matters, especially when you’re talking about your mental health. For LGBTQIA+ individuals in North Carolina, it can feel like a lot to find the right support – someone who gets the…
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…
