Supporting HB516 To Ban Conversion Therapies in NC
I was the Advocacy Chair of the NC Society for Clinical Social Work (NCSCW) for about 2 years. In that role, I had the opportunity to participate in statewide committees […]
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Parenting During Separation & Divorce: The Impact on Children
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW – LGBT Therapist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker Separation and divorce can be a difficult, painful process for everyone involved. It represents significant […]
Letter to Our Community-Post Election
(Adapted from an earlier supportive letter after Orlando Shooting) Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW – LGBT Therapist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker There is grieving across the country, as […]
Empathy vs Political Correctness
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW – Adult & Child Therapist, Offering Individual, Couples, Family & LGBT Counseling So, I was watching something where people were complaining about “political correctness” […]
I Think My Child Might be Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual; What Do I Do?
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW – LGBT Therapist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker I might have a gay child. How do I ask them, so I can tell them […]
Please Join Me In Being Hopeful (LGBT Rights Repost)
Written By Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW It has been a long time since I’ve posted something & I feel compelled to do so, to communicate something of hope & acceptance […]
BCBS: Please Stop Misleading Clients
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW – Psychotherapist Raleigh-Durham NC So, we got our umteenth call today from someone seeking couples therapy who had talked with BCBS customer service. And […]
MLK: A 44 Year Old Letter of Encouragement Still Relevant Today
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Raleigh & Durham NC I have had this letter either in my office or my home since I was a […]
A Parenting Challenge: Clear Boundaries & Roles
Written by: Michelle Topal, LCSW- Psychotherapist in Raleigh & Durham NC The tasks of parents are endless and overwhelming and it’s understandable that you would welcome help wherever you could […]
So-Called “Bathroom Bills”: Standing Together Against Bigotry
Written by: Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW- Psychotherapist Raleigh & Durham NC. There has clearly been a lot in the local and national media recently about the passing of HB2, and […]
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