Discover how starting LGBTQIA+ counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Eileen Ganong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 14 years of experience working with adults and seniors wh...
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Eileen Ganong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 14 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are faced with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, weight-related issues, grief, difficult life transitions, trauma, and PTSD.
Eileen received her Master's degree from Barry University in Miami, FL, and is licensed in Florida as well as her home state of Idaho. Her experience includes working for seven years as an inpatient Social Worker at an acute care psychiatric unit, supervising a large Mobile Crisis team, and assisting in outpatient therapy. Her therapeutic approaches include trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing. It can be very overwhelming to see a therapist, particularly if this is your first time.
Eileen's casual approach is designed to make you as comfortable as possible and invites you to share your story and offers a warm, non-threatening and non-judgmental atmosphere. She strives to empower you to work with her on your issues and problems and promises empathy and a light-hearted approach.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Boise, ID typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Boise, ID is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals are often glossed over in popular media. And while the internet can provide some information about what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, you may still have questions that are specific to your lived experience.
Our counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Boise, ID can help fill in those gaps by getting to know you and your personal concerns. We would love the chance to set up a session with you. Reach out today to get started.
When people visit a counselor or therapist’s office, they do so for different reasons, too. Some of the reasons our LGBTQ+ clients have sought our services are to address:
These and other LGBTQ+ issues can be addressed during counseling, and no single reason for visiting a counseling center is less valid than any other reason. When your mental and emotional health feels imbalanced, please reach out to the professionals at Thriveworks in Boise, ID.
Everyone can benefit from the restorative powers of counseling. But members of the LGBTQ+ community often have unique needs that deserve to be addressed with thoughtfulness and care.
Our counselors, psychiatrists, and other providers will begin by getting to know you, your environment, your past experiences, and your concerns. They specialize in addressing many different issues, including topics such as:
Working with a counselor or therapist can help you parse through these and other issues. We’re ready to lend an ear whenever you’re ready to get started. Consider giving us a call at Thriveworks in Boise, ID to schedule an appointment.
We know that finding the time to pursue mental health services can sometimes feel impossible. That’s why we do all that we can to make setting up an appointment simple and painless. We offer weekend and evening sessions in addition to weekday appointments. Our psychiatrists, counselors, therapists, and other providers are available for online counseling sessions via video chat.
Your life is yours to live. Take control of your narrative and schedule an appointment today at Thriveworks in Boise, ID. We’re here to help you.
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