LGBT Parent


LGBT Parenting

Not sure how to properly support your child?

Are you an LGBT parent or supportive family member? It is difficult to know how to properly support our child / loved one. How do we help them with acceptance? While dealing with our own process of acceptance? As an LGBT parent we know how to show them that we love them. But sometimes we don’t know how to help in the ways that they need.

Orlando Counseling and Therapy Group has been working with the LGBT community for years and have an in-depth understanding of LGBT issues. Coming out is difficult for them. Dealing with internalized homophobia also a difficult complication of their process. Navigating all of these unique issues will be difficult for you loved. But they will get through this, because they have your support. The fact that you are reading this is proof that you are the best type of parent that an LGBT youth can have; one that is open to learning about the community and still supportive of them.

Want to learn how to support your LGBTQ+ loved one?

It would be an honor to help you navigate “your process” as an LGBTQ+ supportive family member

The LGBT competent therapist can help with “your process” of acceptance without burdening your loved one. Working though “your process” with an LGBT therapist that understands the community is important. At Orlando Counseling and Therapy Group, we value working with LGBT parents that don’t understand the community. The fact that you are ready to learn give us all such hope for the future. And helping you though “your process” is a true honor. We will help you be able to support your loved one and help them learn about the community in a safe, loving environment.

We can help you be the best parent/guardian/family member that your LGBT youth could ask for.

Helpful links:

PFLAG Orlando: Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays is social service organization that has monthly support meetings.

The Zebra Coalition: Non-profit organization in Orlando that provides support services for LGBTQ+ youth, including housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, group counseling services, case management, and more.

The Center: Non-profit organization in Orlando and Kissimmee that provides, STI testing, social groups, support groups, LGBTQ+ counseling, LGBTQ+ library, computer access, historical LGBTQ+ exhibits, an art gallery and more.

Government Resources: some of the basics in articles about different LGBTQ+ related issues.