Support for Partners Navigating a Loved One’s Coming Out
Photo credit: Gabriele Stravinskaite
When your partner comes out, your world shifts, too.
At Brave Soul Therapy, we understand that when your partner shares that they are LGBTQIA+, it can spark an emotional earthquake — especially if you've built a life together under the belief that you were both in a heterosexual relationship.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by questions, grief, confusion, tenderness, even a strange mix of relief and loss. You might not even know how to talk about it — especially when the world seems to only see one side of the story.
We’re here to help you navigate this in-between place.
We work with straight-identified individuals and partners in heterosexual relationships who are navigating the shift that occurs when a loved one comes out as LGBTQIA+. Whether you’re staying in the relationship, parting ways, or unsure of what comes next — your experience is valid, and you deserve support.
We help you:
Process the grief, anger, compassion, and confusion that may come
Navigate shifting roles, intimacy, and identity
Honor both your partner’s truth and your own evolving needs
Rebuild trust with yourself and reimagine your next chapter
Create space to hold your full experience — without shame or judgment
This isn’t about “taking sides.” It’s about making space for your story, your healing, and your wholeness.
You can feel love and loss at the same time.
You can move through heartbreak and still honor your values.
You can write a new chapter — one that centers your courage, too.
If you're walking this unexpected path, Brave Soul Therapy offers a grounded, affirming space to explore what’s next — at your own pace, in your own voice.
