Sexuality, Gender & Identity Counselling in New Brunswick
Sexuality, gender and identity are deeply personal parts of who we are. For some people, these areas bring clarity and confidence. For others, they may bring confusion, grief, fear, pressure or pain, especially when identity has not been understood, accepted or supported by others.
Therapy can offer a safe, affirming space to explore who you are, process past experiences and strengthen your sense of self.
What we help with…
We support individuals navigating concerns related to sexuality, gender and identity, including:
sexual identity
Exploring attraction, orientation, relationships and what feels authentic to you.
Support for individuals exploring, understanding or affirming their gender identity, including questions related to expression, transition, relationships, family conversations and self-acceptance. Learn more.
Exploring trust, communication, boundaries, sexual concerns or relationship patterns in a safe and non-judgmental space. Learn more.
Support for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria or distress related to the experience of incongruence between their gender identity, body, social role or lived experience. Learn more.
2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, shame, isolation or trauma connected to identity, relationships, family rejection, discrimination or lack of belonging.
Coming Out & Family Dynamics
Navigating if, when and how to come out, along with the emotional impact of family, cultural, religious or community responses.
Identity Development & Self-Worth
Building confidence, self-acceptance and a stronger connection to your values, needs and sense of self.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about supporting you in understanding yourself more fully and feeling safer, stronger and more grounded in your life.
In therapy, we may work together to:
Explore identity, orientation, gender and self-expression
Process experiences of rejection, shame, discrimination or trauma
Build confidence and self-acceptance
Strengthen boundaries and communication
Navigate family, cultural, religious or community pressures
Support relationship and intimacy concerns
Develop coping tools for anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm
Our therapists offer affirming, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care tailored to your experiences and goals.
Who We Work With
We support:
Teens and young adults exploring identity, gender, sexuality and belonging
Adults processing identity-related stress, relationship concerns or past experiences
2SLGBTQIA+ individuals seeking affirming mental health support
Parents and caregivers looking to better support a child or teen exploring gender identity, sexuality or belonging
Whether you are questioning, exploring, transitioning, coming out or simply seeking a space where all parts of you are welcome, therapy can help.
We are committed to providing respectful, affirming care for individuals of all gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
How It Works
The first step in getting support is to fill out this form. Based on your requirements, we’ll match you with someone we feel is best suited to help you. Alternatively, you can take our quiz and get matched with an appropriate therapist for your needs.
Our therapists use trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, somatic strategies, attachment-focused therapy and cognitive therapies — always tailored to your unique needs and readiness.
Counselling sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer. Sessions typically run 50 minutes long. How often you attend sessions is discussed collaboratively and is based on your needs and schedule. You are always in control of your therapy, working at your own pace, and can choose the frequency and length to best suit your needs.
About Laura Gatien & Associates
At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.
Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.
Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.
We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.
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You Deserve Affirming Support
Your identity is not a problem to be fixed. You deserve support that respects your dignity, autonomy and lived experience. Book an appointment today to connect with a therapist who can support you with care, respect and understanding.