LGBTQIA+ Archives - Christina Simmons

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Religious Trauma in the LGBTQIA+ Community

By Christina

Posted: March 18, 2024

Religious Trauma in the LGBTQIA+ Community Y’all, hey! So, it’s been three months since I’ve made a blog post, and for me, that feels like forever. Because it’s been so long since I’ve written, I’ll start this post with a few updates. I recently finished…

The Importance of Acceptance and Authenticity within the LGBTQ+ Community

By Christina

LGBTQIA+

Posted: October 16, 2023

In a previous blog, we discussed the impact of discrimination and stigma within the coming out process for LGBTQ folks. As we discuss traumaTrauma Therapy it’s equally important to talk about aspects that lead to post-traumatic growth. Neither this site nor this blog will be…

Addressing LGBTQ+ Trauma: The Impact of Discrimination and Stigma on the Coming Out Process

By Christina

LGBTQIA+

Posted: October 9, 2023

If you’ve been to this blog before then you know Revitalizing Inner Self Essence is owned by a black queer therapist. As a black queer therapist specializing in trauma it’s central to my work to center the unique experience of LGBTQ+ folks. One thing I…