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Gay affirmative psychotherapy

Gay affirmative psychotherapy is a type of therapy that helps gay people feel better about themselves and their sexuality. Just like how some people are boys and some people are girls, some people are gay and some people are straight. Being gay means that you like other people who are the same gender as you.

Some people might think that being gay is bad or wrong, and this can make gay people feel really sad or scared. But gay affirmative psychotherapy helps gay people understand that there's nothing wrong with them and that they're just as normal and special as everyone else.

During therapy sessions, therapists who practice gay affirmative psychotherapy listen carefully to their patients' feelings and help them work through any negative thoughts they might have about being gay. They'll also help patients learn how to be proud of who they are and how to stand up for themselves if they face discrimination or teasing from others.

Overall, gay affirmative psychotherapy is a very good thing because it helps people feel happy and confident about being who they are.