by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 26, 2025 | Anxiety, Bullying, Depression, LGBTQ+, Relationships
Weirdo. Freak. Special. Oddball. Unconventional. Strange. Offbeat. Have you ever been called any of these? Many of us have – maybe growing up, or maybe just last week. Maybe you even use some of these terms to describe yourself. Or perhaps your child has been labeled...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Oct 11, 2024 | LGBTQ+, Personal Improvement, Relationships
How Imago Relationship Therapy Empowers LGBTQ+ and Diverse Couples As a psychologist and certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of love and partnership. But my journey isn’t...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jun 7, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Therapy
Long before I was a psychologist, I was a volunteer and worked with all sorts of queer people. I remember volunteering in Hawaii almost 30 years ago, and one of the local volunteers was a trans woman. She was in the process of transitioning, and to get the “approval”...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Jul 21, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Bullying, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Trauma
Empowering Strategies for Resilience and Growth In today’s diverse society, it is disheartening to acknowledge that certain religious beliefs continue to marginalize and discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Anti-gay religions have a harmful impact...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jun 2, 2023 | Anxiety, LGBTQ+, Personal Improvement
It’s that time of year—National LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community recognizes the influence that LGBTQ+ people and allies have around the world by celebrating in a number of different ways. And this year, I’m celebrating...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Dec 30, 2022 | Family, LGBTQ+, Relationships
This article is inspired by friends and clients who recently shared with me about their coming out journey. In my article Relationship Tips for Gay Men…and anyone else smart enough to read this article, I suggest that gay men “celebrate their gay” by...
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