Hometown Counseling LLC

11/14/2025

Today starts Transgender Awareness Week, and we want to remind you that you deserve to have your identity respected—always. Your pronouns, name, and self-expression are yours alone, and no matter what those around you say, they are valid.

According to The Trevor Project, “Transgender and nonbinary young people reported lower rates of attempting su***de when all of the people they live with respected their pronouns and/or they had access to a gender-neutral bathroom at school.”

It’s not just about respect, it’s about su***de prevention, too. When meeting someone new, practice their pronouns, respect who they say they are, and make an effort to learn more about things that are unfamiliar to you. It’s a small way to affirm, empower, and show care for those around you.

If you're looking for mental health support, you can always find resources at twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/lgbtqia/.

11/10/2025

BREAKING: The Supreme Court DECLINED to hear Kim Davis’ challenge to the constitutional protections for marriage equality. Thanks to the hard work of HRC and our partners, marriage equality remains the law of the land through Obergefell v. Hodges and the Respect for Marriage Act.

We won’t let up. We will keep fighting until all of us are free.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

APA's latest Stress in America survey finds concerns about the future of the country are weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans.

Three-quarters of adults reported they are more stressed about the country’s future than they used to be. This heightened anxiety reflects a deeper, more persistent unease about the nation’s trajectory.

Read the full report: https://at.apa.org/477915

10/22/2025

🙈

10/14/2025

10/09/2025

In light of recent oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the Chiles v. Salazar case, ACA reaffirms that conversion therapy is a harmful practice. We also reaffirm our commitment to supporting policies that protect clients, uphold professional standards and advance the integrity of the counseling profession. As part of a coalition of mental health organizations, we have signed on to a friend of the court brief reiterating:

• Conversion therapy is a dangerous and discredited practice
• Psychotherapy is more than simply ‘talking’ — it is a medical treatment and therefore can be regulated by states
• Conversion therapy can fuel stigma and discrimination toward the LGBTQ+ community

Learn more about our efforts: https://bit.ly/3JYgo3G

10/05/2025

09/29/2025

09/24/2025

I reference this movie all the time! This is a great breakdown of the lemons scene

09/23/2025

Today, September 23, marks Celebrate Bisexuality Day, an annual day acknowledging the contributions and history of bi+ people.

09/23/2025

No.

President Trump and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as a possible treatment, and said the FDA would change labeling to reflect both claims. There is little strong scientific evidence for either.