Are all homosexuals gay?

"Gay" is an identity a person chooses for themselves. Not all people with same-sex attraction identify as "gay." People who do not identify as gay believe they are essentially heterosexual and seek help identifying the specific reasons why they experience unwanted same-sex attraction. During therapy, counselors and psychologists ethically help clients identify the causes of their same-sex attraction and sensitively help them address the underlying factors that lead to same-sex feelings. These individuals, an integral part of our society, strive to protect their right to receive help and support to overcome unwanted same-sex attraction, change their sexual orientation, and/or maintain celibacy. This is achieved through gender affirmation programs, including counseling and heterosexual affirmation therapy, also known as "sexual orientation change interventions" (SOCE) or reorientation therapy.