No and yes.

On the one hand, my specialty is counseling people to get unstuck emotionally so that they can reach their personal goals quicker and easier. In addition to having advanced training in emotion transformation, I have expertise with dating and relationship strategy, Career and Executive Coaching, improving educational performance, helping to plan for retirement, and more—click here for examples the types of coaching I provide. I do this work with people of all sexual and gender orientations, and I really, really love working with a diverse group of clients.

On the other hand, I'm openly gay in both my personal and professional lives. When I counsel LGBT clients, I continue to focus on emotion transformation, often providing Career Coaching, Executive Coaching, and Dating Coaching. But we also work on related gay issues:

• Coming out to oneself
• Coming out to family
• Coming out at work
• Maintaining self-esteem in surroundings that can be hostile to gay people
• Reconciling lifestyle with spirituality
• Accessing GLBT community resources
• ...and more

Sometimes LGBT clients feel more comfortable working with someone who has worked on gay issues personally, and who has a shared background and a mutual understanding of the LGBT cultures. I welcome such clients.

But both of us being members of the GLBT community is not enough. Why not come on into the office, have a relaxing cup of tea or coffee, and see for yourself that we're a good fit for working together? Give me a call now at 410-949-7888 or email me to set up an appointment...we can meet at the office, on the phone, or online!