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Loss changes everything.
It can also be a gateway.
Loss strikes our lives in many forms. Sometimes it is obvious: the death of a partner or friend, a change in health, a body that no longer works the way it once did. Other times it is quieter and harder to name—the loss of energy, of community, of feeling relevant or needed, of imagining a future that still feels open and free.
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For LGBTQ+ people, loss hits differently. Many LGBTQ+ adults carry layers of loss that others may not fully see. Grief related to HIV/AIDS. Losing identity after being immersed in caregiving for a loved one. Chronic illness or a new disability. Estrangement from family. Fewer peers who share a common history. Fear of growing old alone, or of not being understood by medical or care providers.
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​Even pride in a life well-lived can coexist with a deep sense of disappointment that things feel harder, smaller, or lonelier than you expected. You may feel regret or guilt over missed opportunities and things left unsaid.
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My clients come to therapy saying, “I’m too young to feel this old,” or “This isn’t how I thought things would turn out.” Like you, they may feel disconnected from work, community, or social spaces they once relied on. They try to "handle it" until they can't. Despite decades invested in relationships, activism, and building a life, their contributions can feel invisible. Many feel tired—living day to day, managing responsibilities, and trying to stay afloat while wondering where they fit now, and what comes next.
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Where to go from here?​ Together, we answer that question.​
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I am Dr. Weston Donaldson (he/him), a licensed psychologist providing online psychotherapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) adults navigating loss, change, and aging. My work is grounded in the belief that if you have made it this far, you already bring resilience, values, and lived wisdom we can build on—even if they feel out of reach right now.
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In therapy, we slow things down. We make space to grieve what has been lost, to name what still matters, and to understand how your history, identity, and current circumstances intersect. Together, we work toward restoring a sense of connection—to yourself, to others, and to a future that feels meaningful and possible. This may include addressing depression, discouragement, loneliness, health-related stress, caregiving strain, or questions about purpose and belonging in the years ahead.
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You deserve support that respects the complexity of your life and honors who you are. If you’re wondering where to go from here, I’m here to help you explore the next steps toward purpose, connection, and fulfillment.
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Book a free initial consultation now to discuss how working together with me can help.
I provide support to LGBTQ+ for experiences of loss related to:
I offer online grief counseling that meets you where you are—helping you feel seen, supported, and able to take meaningful steps forward.
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I provide online counseling for LGBTQ+ caregivers, helping you feel supported, understood, and equipped to care for yourself while caring for others.
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Get support as you navigate a new diagnosis, managing chronic conditions, or changes in your independence.
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