Discovering who you are is difficult for anyone.
It's especially difficult for LGBTQ+ Christians navigating the intersections of faith, gender and sexuality. For most of us, this realization begins a difficult process of reconciling our faith identity with our our gender and sexual identities. It may feel that you’re the only person in the world on this journey. Many people who reach out to us for counseling and coaching are filled with so much fear and feel totally alone in the world.
The truth is, you are not alone and in fact, we’ve met with hundred of other people in a similar place to yourself and most of us on the team have walked a similar path to yourself. We are so glad you found us and are excited to meet with you, celebrate the fullness of who you are, and guide you on your path to healing, wholeness and peace.
God loves you, and there is hope!
You Deserve LGBTQ-Affirming Christian Counseling That Understands You Fully
If you’re looking for a therapist, spiritual director, or coach who understands what it means to be LGBTQ+ and Christian — you’ve come to the right place.
Most people who reach out to us say they’ve struggled to find mental health professionals who honor both their queer identity and their Christian faith. When working through those themes, it is deeply important to find a professional who understands the nuance and dynamics at play. We can affirm your faith and the dignity of your story. You might be deconstructing your beliefs, navigating spiritual trauma, or figuring out how to come out in a religious/faith community — and wondering if it’s possible to be both LGBTQ+ and faithful.
It is!
You deserve support from someone who understands the intersection of faith and sexuality — someone who sees the dignity in your story and knows how to walk alongside you on your journey of transformation, healing, and self-discovery.
Whether you are:
• Coming out as LGBTQ+ while holding onto your faith
• Healing from religious trauma and shame
• In a mixed-orientation marriage
• Starting your first queer relationship
• Deconstructing or reconstructing your theology
• Wondering what comes next in your spiritual life
…our team is here for you.
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What We Believe at The Christian Closet
Faith
You can heal from spiritual trauma and reclaim your relationship with God.
Equality
You can build healthy, loving relationships that reflect Gods love and your intrinsic value.
Inclusion
You can find belonging and acceptance as a queer person of faith.
Diversity
You can reflect the image of God exactly as you are, no fixing or hiding.
MEET our LGBTQ+Christian counselors & coaches: Online faith affirming counseling & coaching
Do you ever wish you could meet with someone who just gets it? It's a rare thing to find a therapist who personally understands the intersections of faith with sexual and gender identity. When most people find us they exclaim with relief "In finding TCC, I've found a needle-in-a-haystack." When you choose a Christian Closet therapist you don't have to chose between someone who gets your faith or sexual orientation. That is why all of our clinicians identify somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and have done the work of reconciling their faith with that. Take a look at their bios and see which one fits best with your story, or contact us and we’ll help match you with one. Either way, schedule a free consultation with us and we can start your healing journey together.
How to Get Started
1. Browse for a therapist
2. Schedule a free consultation with a therapist of your choice
3. Start your journey of healing and wholeness
Coming out as LGBTQ+ when you’re christian: why it’s brave and christian
Ok, so you’ve come to accept that you’re gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, trans, queer or somewhere in between and you want to live your truth and let the people in your life know who you really are. That’s incredibly powerful! Congratulations on taking that step toward your most authentic self.
Now comes the hard part: coming out to the people in your life, especially if you come from a Christian background.
You may be wondering and fearing:
What if some of the people I love are affirming, but it still feels terrifying to say the words out loud?
What if some of the people I love won’t support me living authentically as LGBTQ and Christian?
What if I’m in a mixed-orientation marriage and coming out affects my spouse/partner or children?
What if I don’t even want to come out, but I’m still stuck wondering how to live honestly with people who think I’m straight or cisgender?
Why Coming Out Can Feel So Heavy — Especially for LGBTQ+ Christians
Coming out is never just about a label. It’s about relationships, identity, and for many of us, faith. If you’ve grown up in the church and/or still hold to your Christian faith, the process of coming out can stir up fear, grief, and even spiritual trauma.
But you’re not alone.
At The Christian Closet, we understand the unique challenges of coming out as LGBTQ+ while navigating Christian beliefs. We’ve walked this road ourselves. And we’ve helped thousands of others walk it too.
How Therapy Can Help with the Coming Out Process
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Talking with a compassionate, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist who understands both your queer identity and your faith journey can transform coming out from something terrifying into something empowering.
Whether you’re wondering how to talk to your family, how to come out in a mixed-orientation marriage, or how to hold on to your faith as an LGBTQ+ person, we’re here to help.
Our online team of counselors at The Christian Closet are all proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community themselves while equally identifying as part of the Christian faith.
Our Team: LGBTQ Therapists Who Understand Faith
All of the counselors at The Christian Closet are licensed professionals who are both LGBTQ+ and Christian. We know what it’s like to wrestle with faith and identity — and we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Looking for Help with Coming Out as LGBTQ and Christian?
We offer online therapy, coaching, and spiritual direction — all from LGBTQ+ professionals who truly get it.
Ready to take the next step?
Connect now with our fully licensed, online team of LGBTQ+ counselors; all of whom can personally identify with the very real challenges of coming out. Have more questions? Check out our blog forum for commonly asked questions from those in similar situations:
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