Will Dempsey
How Does Romantic Attraction Differ from Sexual Attraction?
When you encounter someone new and feel a "spark," you might wonder if it's purely physical or something deeper. Sexual attraction typically
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Will Dempsey
Nov 103 min read
The Unexpected Grief of an Unhappy Childhood as an LGBTQIA+ Adult
Growing up as an LGBTQIA+ individual can mean many things: joy, self-discovery, struggle, and, possibly, deep sorrow.
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Will Dempsey
Sep 83 min read
How Racial and Ethnic Bias Relate to Mental Health
Our experiences of the world are unique and informed by race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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Will Dempsey
Jul 223 min read
How to Grieve Your Childhood as an LGBTQ+ Adult
As someone who not only works with the LGBTQ+ community but is also a member of it, I’ve witnessed firsthand how people in our community car
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Will Dempsey
Jul 83 min read
How to Respond to a Child that Comes Out as Trans
When a child comes out as trans, it often feels like something coming out of left field. Chances are that when a child comes out as trans, i
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Will Dempsey
Jun 103 min read
Genderfluidity: How to Protect Your Mental Health in a Hostile Society
There’s not much scarier than living amid a society that seems hell-bent on erasure and hostility. All of us in the LGBTQ+ community have ex
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Will Dempsey
Mar 253 min read
Is It Normal To Feel A Gender Identity Crisis As An Adult?
Our gender identity can evolve and change over time — and a wide variety of factors can trigger a crisis. While we associate gender identity
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Will Dempsey
Feb 123 min read
How Therapy Can Help With Exploring Gender Identity
Exploring your gender identity can be a tricky and challenging process, no matter what stage you’re at in life.
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Will Dempsey
Jan 233 min read
The Unique Challenges the LGBTQIA+ Population Faces With Aging
Queer people are accustomed to navigating discrimination, danger, and strained support systems throughout their lives — but old age poses un
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Will Dempsey
Jan 31, 20222 min read
There is a Difference Between Being Queer Affirming and Queer Knowledgeable...
No client should ever have to say “I had to teach my last therapist repeatedly about my identity”. This is something I hear far too often...
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