Can I talk to a psychologist about my orientation?

Hey. I recently started seeing a psychologist for these same reasons. I've only attended 2 sessions so far, but here's my two cents:

1. They can't tell you if you're gay or not, but they can help you sort through the confusion. I'm still not 100% sure of my orientation but things seem clearer than they were a month ago.

2. As far as I know, they can't. That would be a breach of confidentiality. That being said, you're under 18 so I don't know what exactly the situation is for minors. Usually they only inform parents only if they think you're going to hurt yourself/someone else though. Do your parents know you're seeing a therapist? If not and you use their insurance they'll get insurance statements. The statements will only tell them that you've seen a psychologist. They won't say why you were there.

3. A professional one shouldn't. If it does turn out that way, I'd say find another psychologist. The one I'm seeing specializes in lgbt-related issues. I found him through a friend, but if there's an lgbt center in your area they may be able to point you to a gay-friendly therapist

Best of luck. Hope this helps.

 

You most definitely could seek help from a psychologist to sort out your feelings. I've been seeing one sine October last year and I've gone a lone way since then.

Mind you, though, that a psychologist isn't meant to tell you if you're gay or not, that's for you to decide in terms of labels. Psychologists, as Zappy stated, are not allowed to tell your parents unless you give permission to them unless it is life threatening, but even then thats a separate issue from orientation.

Psychologists are there to help you sort out your feelings, and are meant to be non judgemental. They are there to help you discover yourself. If your psychologist does begin to discriminate, then I would find another one.