Queering Biological Sex: Are We Defined by Our Anatomy?
Most of us know what the first four letters in LGBTQIA stand for: Lesbian, Gay,…
Ann RasmussenJanuary 20, 2015
LGBTQ Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: Banish the Winter Blues!
Banish the Winter Blues! Familiar refrains of “Oh the weather outside is frightful…” and “Dashing…
Ann RasmussenDecember 19, 2014
LGBTQ Holiday Survival Guide Part 1: Navigating Family Time
For many, the winter holidays bring with them snowy weather, familiar tunes, and a host…
Ann RasmussenNovember 26, 2014
Book Reviews: Young Adult Lesbian Fiction
In recent years, young adult (YA) lesbian and gay fiction has begun to proliferate. It…
Ann RasmussenSeptember 2, 2014
What to Do When you’re Mad at your Therapist
Why does psychotherapy work? There are many reasons, but today we are going to focus…
Ann RasmussenAugust 11, 2014
Couples Therapy: When to Take the Plunge
When should you and your partner seek couples therapy? Unfortunately, there’s not a simple answer.…
Ann RasmussenDecember 17, 2013
Do You and Your Partner have Different Sex Drives?
It's hard to navigate different sex drives in partnerships. A difference in sexual desire can…
Ann RasmussenNovember 1, 2013
How to Cope with Transgender Stress
Fact #1: Being transgender is hard. Fact #2: Transgender stress is common It is no…
Ann RasmussenAugust 28, 2013
Common Reasons Couples Fight: The Saga of Right and Wrong
One of the most common reasons couples fight is because people in relationships often spend a lot of time and…
jamiegJuly 31, 2013
And….Scene! Reenacting Old Scenes in Gay and Lesbian Relationships
Jim, a gay man in his early 30’s and a mid-level manager at his company,…
jamiegJuly 20, 2013
How to Develop a Positive Bisexual Identity
8 Ways to Develop a Positive Bisexual Identity This post was originally published June 27…
jamiegJune 27, 2013
Six Small Changes That Make a Big Difference – Part 2
In our last mental health blog, we looked at the following vignette: Katie wakes up…
jamiegMay 2, 2013
IntraSpectrum Counseling unequivocally denounces the recent surge in anti-transgender rhetoric and the scapegoating of transgender people in the aftermath of recent shootings. Such rhetoric is baseless and deeply harmful, fostering stigma, discrimination, and potential violence against an already marginalized community. We stand firmly with transgender and nonbinary individuals, and reaffirm our commitment to providing affirming, compassionate, and inclusive care. We urge community leaders, media outlets, and the public to reject misinformation and prejudice, and to work collectively toward equity, dignity, and justice for all people.