Gender & Sexuality Therapy
Affirming therapy for gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality exploration, and living more authentically.
in Fort Worth, TX
Online services in Washington & Texas
Maybe you've always known that your gender or sexuality felt different from what others expected. Maybe these questions are brand new. Or maybe you've known for years but haven't felt safe enough to explore them.
You might feel excitement and relief at the possibility of living more authentically, alongside fear, confusion, grief, or uncertainty about what this could mean for your relationships, family, faith, or future.
You don't have to have all the answers before you begin.
⟡ You're questioning your gender identity.
⟡ You're questioning your sexual orientation.
⟡ You're unsure whether a particular label fits.
⟡ You feel pressure to choose a label before you're ready.
⟡ You're exploring gender expression or how you want to present yourself.
⟡ You're thinking about coming out to family, friends, or a partner.
⟡ You're navigating a gender transition or considering whether transition is right for you.
⟡ You're exploring your sexuality later in life.
Exploring identity can be empowering, and it can also bring up uncertainty, fear, or self-doubt. Therapy can help when you’re feeling lost, confused, or unsupported in that process.
You might benefit from gender & sexuality therapy if…
⟡ You're experiencing shame or guilt around your identity or desires.
⟡ You grew up with messages about what gender or sexuality was "supposed" to look like.
⟡ Your religious, cultural, or family values feel complicated alongside your identity.
⟡ You're struggling with internalized homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia.
⟡ You're having difficulty trusting yourself or your own desires.
⟡ You want to feel more comfortable and authentic in your body and relationships.
How Therapy for Gender & Sexuality Can Help You
⟡ Gender Identity ⟡
Explore your gender identity and expression at your own pace, without pressure to arrive at a particular answer.
⟡ Sexual Orientation & Sexuality ⟡
Explore attraction, orientation, desire, sexuality, and the ways these parts of yourself have been shaped by your experiences.
⟡ Identity & Self-Trust ⟡
Develop greater confidence in your own internal experience rather than relying solely on outside expectations to tell you who you should be.
⟡ Coming Out & Relationships ⟡
Navigate coming out, relationship changes, family dynamics, and conversations about identity with greater intention and support.
⟡ Shame & Self-Acceptance ⟡
Work through shame, guilt, fear, or internalized messages that make it difficult to embrace parts of yourself.
When Identity Intersects With Relationships, Religion & Sexuality
Identity doesn't exist in isolation.
Questions about gender and sexuality can intersect with family expectations, religion, culture, relationships, body image, trauma, and the messages you've received about who you're supposed to be.
Maybe your sexuality conflicts with what you were taught growing up. Maybe you're questioning your gender while navigating a long-term relationship. Maybe you're exploring non-monogamy, kink, or a different way of relating to your body and sexuality. Maybe you're simply realizing that the life you've been building doesn't quite feel like your own.
Therapy can be a space to explore these intersections without having to choose one part of yourself over another.
We can make room for the excitement, grief, uncertainty, fear, curiosity, and possibility that can come with becoming more fully yourself.
Hi, I’m Cheyenne McGuire LMFT, CST
Your Fort Worth, TX Sex Therapist
I take a relational, trauma-informed, and body-affirming approach to gender and sexuality therapy. Together, we'll explore the experiences, relationships, cultural messages, and beliefs that have shaped how you understand yourself.
Using systemic and narrative perspectives, we'll look at the stories you've been given about gender, sexuality, relationships, and identity, and make space for you to decide which stories still belong to you.
We'll also pay attention to the body: where shame, safety, pleasure, fear, and freedom show up physically. The goal isn't to tell you who you are. It's to create enough space and safety for you to discover that for yourself.
For clients exploring sexual orientation, gender transition, kink or non-monogamous relational structures, this work is centered in affirmation, choice, and self-trust. I believe in creating a therapeutic space that welcomes every part of who you are, your uncertainty, your excitement, your grief, and your becoming.
Whether you're questioning your gender, exploring your sexuality, navigating a transition, coming out, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, you get to move at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy offers a supportive space to explore identity, orientation, or expression without pressure to define yourself quickly. It’s about understanding what feels authentic to you. -
No. Many people begin therapy with questions rather than answers. Exploration is welcomed and respected.
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Yes. Therapy with me is inclusive and affirming of diverse identities, orientations, and relationship structures.
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Absolutely. Identity exploration can happen at any stage of life, and many people begin this journey in adulthood.
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Exploring gender identity or sexual orientation can bring up many questions, emotions, and uncertainties. I provide an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity at their own pace without pressure to define themselves quickly. My approach centers curiosity, autonomy, and self-discovery, helping you better understand your identity, relationships, and the kind of life that feels most authentic to you.
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Questioning often comes with curiosity, discomfort, or uncertainty about your identity or attraction. If you feel drawn to explore who you are without fully identifying yet, therapy can provide a safe space to reflect, experiment with self-expression, and understand what feels authentic.
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Absolutely. Identity exploration can happen at any stage. Life transitions, relationships, or personal growth often spark questions about gender, sexuality, or identity. Therapy supports discovery in a nonjudgmental, affirming way.
You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out
Let’s begin your journey with Gender and Sexuality Exploration Therapy in Fort Worth, TX and virtually anywhere in Washington or Texas.
Whether you're questioning your gender, exploring your sexuality, navigating a transition, or simply trying to understand yourself more fully, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Therapy can be a place to slow down, get curious, and discover what authenticity means for you.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH
Therapy for Gender & Sexuality Exploration in Fort Worth, TX
Online throughout Washington & Texas
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Book a Free Consultation Call
I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any and all of the questions you may have about getting started. We can spend the time getting to know each other and make sure we are a good fit for one another! You can contact me for your free consultation call directly by clicking here or by clicking any of the “contact” buttons throughout my website!
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Schedule Your Session
Towards the end of our consultation call, we will go over scheduling to find a time that works for your sessions.
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Begin to Express Yourself, Shame-Free
In our sessions, we will begin to work together to understand the areas that are keeping you stuck in fear, guilt, and shame. Let’s work together to promote self-acceptance.