The winter holidays are here. Maybe you're thinking about bringing your partner home for the first time. Maybe you're navigating family gatherings while not being out. Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to handle the misgendering that happens every year. These situations are tricky. They require strategy, boundaries, and sometimes a lot of patience with yourself.
For BIPOC individuals, it is essential to work with a therapist who understands their experiences. Historical trauma, discrimination, and cultural differences often shape mental health, and these factors should be acknowledged in therapy.