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May 2023
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EP36: Therapy Anxiety, Queer Platonic Af...

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Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are back and answering all of your questions! This week, we’re covering a little bit of everything. From feeling anxiety about seeing a new therapist FOR anxiety, to feeling uncomfortable if your queer partner is being affectionate with their friends of the same gender, to struggling to make eye contact during intimate moments, Th ... Show More
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