Kateri Berasi, PsyD

How to

Tell if Your Guy Friend Is Gay

There are lots of reasons why you might want to know if your friend is gay. There are some important things that you have to understand about this situation before going forward, however. Someone's sexuality is highly co...

How to

Discreetly Find out if Someone You Know Is Gay

Someone’s sexuality is personal, so it’s important to respect their privacy. However, you might want to know if a person is gay because you’re interested in dating them or want to support them as a friend. Being op...

How to

Do Shadow Work

Do you ever ask yourself, “Why did I do that?” or “Why did I say that?” Chances are, if you’ve done something out of character, it’s because of your Shadow. Psychologists and spiritual healers use the practic...

How to

Use Grindr

Grindr is a mobile-location based dating app for men and gender non-conforming people on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and using it as easy as making an account and starting to chat with others on the app. Grindr can be used in m...

How to

Change Your Identity

If you're the victim of spousal abuse or are testifying in a criminal trial, law enforcement agencies have the ability to help you assume a new identity. To learn how to change your name and register for a new social sec...

How to

How to Get Out of Going to an Event

Fake it ’til you make it with these effective and easy excuses So you’ve been invited to an important event, but instead of feeling excitement and anticipation, you’re feeling a sense of dread. If this sounds like ...

How to

Tell if Your Best Friend Is a Lesbian

In almost all cases, a person’s sexuality is strictly her own business. Attempting to "figure her out" just to satisfy your curiosity is unethical, and could even put your friend at risk of homophobic harassment. Howev...

How to

Make an Annoying Roommate Move Out

Living with a roommate is a common part of adulthood, and unfortunately, it's also common to have a bad roommate. Whether your roommate is loud, messy, smelly, or doesn't pay the rent, sometimes it just doesn't work out....

How to

Crossdress As a Man (for Women)

This is for all you women who want to crossdress as a man. You might be presenting masculinely because of preference, crossdressing for cosplay or a party, or just bored and looking for something to do. Or maybe you're a...

How to

Get out of a Party You Don't Want to Go To

When someone invites you to a party, there's a lot of pressure to attend. Sometimes, though, you just don't feel up to it. You may be too busy, or you may just not be in the mood to be around a bunch of people. You can e...

How to

Choose a Name when Changing It

You've decided to change your name, but you aren't sure what to change it to. Pick a name that you love, and pick a name that feels right. Think about how you want to represent yourself, and try to find a name that speak...

Expert Advice for How To Move On From a Celebrity Obsession

Healthy habits to help you move on from your celebrity crushBeing interested in a celebrity, their life, and their work is nothing out of the ordinary, but when this interest turns into an obsession, it’s possible to e...

How to Quit Crossdressing

Stopping cross dressing in the healthiest way possibleIf you want to quit crossdressing (wearing clothes intended for the opposite gender), we’ll help you achieve that goal. However, you may not want or need to quit, ...

What Age Should You Come Out? The Average Age & Common Coming Out Experiences

When is the “right time” to come out? We’ll go over the average age people come out, but in reality, coming out is a personal choice, and the timeline will look different for everybody. You get to decide who you te...

How to

Overcome Your Fear of Going over Bridges

Fear of crossing over bridges (gephyrophobia) can be debilitating, but there are things one can do to cope and eventually move beyond this phobia. Gephyrophobia is experienced in different ways; for some, driving over hi...

How to

Get Over Your Celebrity Crush

'''Developing a celebrity crush is a normal experience, and getting over one involves many of the same steps as getting over a crush on a person who isn't a celebrity.''' Everybody has a certain celeb that they like more...

How to

Know if You Like Your Same Gender Best Friend

This is a really tricky question, but every question needs an answer. You are probably here because you are suspecting that you like them and that is totally OK. This article will help you know if you like your same-gend...

45 Powerful Shadow Work Questions for Healing & Growth

Amazing journal prompts to encourage self-love (for beginners & experienced shadow workers alike)Shadow work is an incredible way to take a lead role in your self-healing journey. Through a series of personal, emotional...

How to

Tell Your Lesbian Friend That You Are Straight and Not Interested in Her

Do you have a lesbian friend that you think may like you as more than "just friends"? If this is someone new, you may need to find out if she actually is attracted to you before assuming that she's into you. But if it'...

How to

Start Dating (for LGBTQ Teens and Tweens)

Dating, particularly during adolescence, can be an important way for young people to develop self identity, social skills, learn about other people, and grow emotionally. When you're an LGBTQ teen or tween, dating can be...