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OCD And LGTBQ+ Identity
The intersection of OCD, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ identity often comes with unique challenges, ranging from misdiagnosis and lack of inclusive care, to feeling misunderstood by providers. As the IOCDF LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group powerfully states in their open letter: “We are here, we are hurting, and we are hopeful.” We are committed to being part of that hope.
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Our clinicians understand that affirming, trauma-informed care must be central, not optional. That includes examining our own biases, creating spaces where clients don’t need to educate their therapists, and supporting individuals in navigating internalized stigma, religious scrupulosity, gender-related obsessions, and more.
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Resources
We’re proud to highlight a range of organizations and resources doing powerful work to uplift and protect LGBTQ+ communities across identities:
Suggested Reading and Articles
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What is Sexual Orientation OCD? – McLean Hospital
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OCD and your LGBTQIA+ identity – by Lissette Cortes, PsyD, CEDS
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Navigating Identity and Anxiety: My Journey as a Queer Person with OCD – by Casey Knight, MSW, LCSW
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Katie's Sexual Orientation OCD Story – by Katie Marrotte - OCD Training School
MA & RI Resources
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BAGLY – Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth
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Translate Gender – Advancing gender justice through education
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Queer RI – A collaborative hub of LGBTQ+ resources in the state of Rhode Island and beyond
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Sayftee – Mental health care, trainings, and workshops serving gender expansive and LGBTQI+ people
BIPOC & Immigrant Mental Health Support
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BEAM – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
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Immigration Equality – Legal advocacy for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ immigrants
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Immigrants Rising – Wellness support for undocumented individuals
National Mental Health & Crisis Support
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The Trevor Project – Crisis support and research for LGBTQ+ youth
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Trans Lifeline – Peer support run by and for trans people
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BlackLine – Hotline for BIPOC LGBTQ+ communities
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LGBT National Help Center – Free, confidential peer support, online chat, and resources (National Hotline, National Coming Out Support Hotline, LGBT National Youth Talkline, LGBT National Senior Hotline) for LGBTQIA+ people of all ages through trained volunteers