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Gay and Lesbian Program

We offer programs specifically designed to address the sexual, relationship, identity and mental health needs of gay men, lesbians, bisexual, and questioning individuals.
Our programs are relevant to the LGBTQ experience and include individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, group support and workshops.

For more information on our services and various programs related to the Gay and Lesbian Program, please call (310) 286-1300.

  We offer services that include but are not limited to:
• Internalized Homophobia
• Coming Out
• Healthy Identity Development
• Sexual Shame
• Intensity vs. Intimacy-based Sexuality
• Impact of Stigma and Oppression
• Impact of Peer Persecution
• Gay Teens and Adolescent Programs
• HIV/AIDS Counseling
• Fear and Anxiety about HIV
• Grief and Loss
• Compulsive Sexual Behavior
• Internet-based Concerns
• Couples Therapy
• Identity Confusion
• Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)		 • Spouses of MSM
• Aging Issues
• Family Concerns
• Parents Adjusting to Gay Family Member
• Spouses of Gay or Lesbian Spouse
• Sex Workers
• Erotic Minorities
• BDSM
• Spirituality
• Religion and Sexuality conflict
• Gay and Lesbian Marriage
• Gay Parenting
• Children of Gay Parents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Institute does not endorse “reparative therapy” and other psychological interventions aimed at “changing sexual orientation”. We adhere to the standards of care set forth by the American Psychological Association and provide professional, affirmative, sensitive, and informed services.