by Tristan Byrnes | May 4, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Hey there! Tristan here. If you’ve been hanging around Byrnes Counseling Group for a while, you know we don’t really do "clinical and cold." We’re a trans-led, neuro-spicy, and unapologetically affirming crew. And today, I’m kicking off something I’ve been...
by Tristan Byrnes | May 1, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Let’s be real for a second: therapy can get heavy. When you’re navigating life as an LGBTQ+ person in Florida, a lot of our conversations revolve around "protecting our peace," "processing trauma," or "navigating the headlines." And while...
by Tristan Byrnes | Apr 30, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone describe polyamory as "dating on hard mode" or "advanced dating," I’d probably have enough to buy a very large, very inclusive pizza for a whole polycule. On the surface, it makes sense why people...
by Tristan Byrnes | Apr 29, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Hey friends. Let’s have some real talk about what happens after the fun is over. Whether you just finished a heavy impact session, a long night of rope, or even just a particularly intense emotional deep-dive with a partner, there’s that moment when the adrenaline...
by Tristan Byrnes | Apr 28, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
So, you’ve decided to open up your relationship, or maybe you’ve been polyamorous for a while and things are feeling… well, a bit crunchy. You’re hearing terms like "metamour," "hinge," and "compersion" thrown around like confetti at...
by Tristan Byrnes | Apr 27, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Hey there, Florida family! I have some news that has been a long time coming, and honestly, it’s one of those milestones that makes me sit back and exhale a huge sigh of relief. As the Vice President of our nonprofit and a co-founder here at Byrnes Counseling Group,...
