Dallas LGBT Counseling

10/17/2025

🌈 Coming Out Is a Process, Not a Moment

For many LGBTQ individuals, coming out isn’t one single event—it’s something that unfolds over time. Family, friends, coworkers, and communities can all react differently, which can make the process both empowering and stressful.

If you’re navigating this, remember:
💬 You don’t have to do it all at once.
🤝 You deserve support and safety.
❤️ Acceptance—both from others and yourself—takes time.

Our affirming therapists in Dallas can help you find confidence and peace through the coming-out process.

👉 Learn more about our LGBTQ-affirming counseling services: https://vantagepointdallascounseling.com/gay/coming-out/

Are you considering coming out to family or friends, at work, or at school? The information in this article could help you anticipate problems and create a plan to deal with these circumstances.

10/08/2025

https://vantagepointdallascounseling.com/gay/key-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-gay-affirming-counselor/

Tips, questions, and red flags for choosing a q***r affirming therapist who can understand and support your unique experiences. -- Vantage Point Counseling Services - Dallas, TX.

09/08/2025

Check out Michael's interview in Voyage Dallas.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Salas. Hi Michael, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?I always knew I wanted to work in psychology, but it took time […...

07/30/2025

Sexual trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

It isn’t always one big event. Sometimes it’s a series of moments—being objectified, having your boundaries ignored, feeling powerless in your own body. And the effects can last for years.

In this post, I explore what s*xual trauma really is, how it shows up in your body and relationships, and what healing can look like—especially when you're ready to feel more like you again.

✨ We’ll talk about:

What counts as a boundary violation (you might be surprised)

The lingering effects of trauma on intimacy and self-trust

How to know if you’re ready to tell your story

What healing looks like—especially in a relationship

If this resonates with you or someone you care about, I hope this post offers clarity and hope.

📍 Read more here:

Sexual trauma is more than an event—it’s a lasting impact on your mind, body, and relationships. -- Vantage Point Counseling - Dallas, TX.

05/23/2025

If you're looking to schedule an appointment, you can now do it on our online scheduling page. Book your consultation now!

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05/18/2025

Feeling stuck in your relationship—and not sure if it’s a rough patch or the beginning of the end?

Maybe every conversation turns into a fight… or silence. Maybe you’re the only one trying. Or maybe something big, like betrayal, has shaken the foundation of what you built together.

In this post, I break down the hidden emotional dynamics—like emotional flooding, compatibility vs. compromise, and the impact of identity and past trauma—that keep couples stuck. And more importantly, how healing is possible, whether you choose to work through things or move forward separately.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Should I stay or go?” this is for you.

Struggling in your relationship? Learn how emotional flooding, unmet needs, and deeper incompatibilities can derail communication—and how couples therapy can help. -- Vantage Point Counseling - Dallas, TX.

05/12/2025

https://vantagepointdallascounseling.com/lgbt2/lgbtq-affirmative-therapy-benefits/

LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy provides a safe, supportive space for mental health and personal growth. Learn how affirming care fosters healing, self-acceptance, and resilience. - Vantage Point Counseling Services - Dallas, TX.

10/28/2023

Our values help us with goals and plans. This discusses the importance of identifying your values. -- Vantage Point Counseling Services - Dallas, TX.

10/10/2023

An important article from our very own RJ Sauceda.

4 Reasons Latinx Don't Seek Out Therapy and Reasons they should. - Vantage Point Counseling - Dallas, TX.