LGBTQ+ Mental Health Blog

Resources to help you thrive as a LGBTQ+ person.

Is It Too Late to Come Out as Bi?
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

Is It Too Late to Come Out as Bi?

Coming out as bi can happen at any age. Yet, many people question if it’s “too late” to come out as bisexual.

As a bi therapist, I’ve seen the relief, joy, and healing that comes with affirming one’s bi identity even after years of questioning or silence.

Let’s explore this fear of it being “too late” to come out and why it’s actually never too late to authentically embrace your queerness.

Read More
How to Respond When Family Members Continue to Deadname or Misgender You
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

How to Respond When Family Members Continue to Deadname or Misgender You

When family members keep misgendering or deadnaming you, the pain runs deep. You’ve explained. You’ve reminded. You’ve been patient. Still, it keeps happening and it hurts like hell.

Being trans or nonbinary in a family that struggles to catch up shouldn’t mean you have to shrink yourself just to keep the peace. Whether you’re navigating casual slip-ups or transphobic family members, let’s look at how you can respond and how you can take care of yourself.

Read More
How to Talk to Family Members About Their Homophobia (When You’re Ready)
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

How to Talk to Family Members About Their Homophobia (When You’re Ready)

You love being close with your family, but it’s hard to maintain that closeness when homophobic comments are made. It leaves you wondering if you should talk to your family about their homophobia or just learn to cope with it on your own. Here are five things to consider when it comes to talking with your family about their homophobia…

Read More
Accepting Bisexuality and What I Did to Affirm My Bisexuality
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

Accepting Bisexuality and What I Did to Affirm My Bisexuality

When I first came out as bi I never felt queer enough. I feared my bisexuality being judged and invalidated. Finding ways to affirm my bisexuality helped me find community, self-love, and pride with my sexuality.

This is why it’s so important to me as a bisexual therapist in Minneapolis to provide bi-affirming therapy for folks who want to feel more comfortable and accepting of their sexuality.

Here are four personal practices that helped affirm my bisexual identity.

Read More
How to Make LGBTQ Friends Online and In Person
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

How to Make LGBTQ Friends Online and In Person

For LGBTQ people there are benefits to having fellow LGBTQ friends and community. Having LGBT-affirming friendships and community builds your resilience and improves your mental health. So what makes a healthy friendship and how can you make more LGBT friends?

Read More
Transgender Partner Support: 5 Ways to Show Up With Care
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

Transgender Partner Support: 5 Ways to Show Up With Care

Many trans people are feeling the stress and fear of what the future holds in regards to trans hostility and access to gender-affirming care. With our current political landscape and the increasing number of anti-trans legislation, it’s now more important than ever to support your trans partner, friends, and loved ones.

Read More
LGBTQ Self Care Guide for Surviving Another Trump Administration
Jenna Brownfield Jenna Brownfield

LGBTQ Self Care Guide for Surviving Another Trump Administration

The results of the 2024 election left many LGBTQ+ folks feeling fearful and uncertain about the future. Injustice against LGBTQ+ people takes a mental and emotional toll on you. Let’s look at some ways you can take care of yourself as an LGBTQ+ person during another Trump administration.

Read More