Sexual identity might or might not relate to sexual orientation. Gender identity is a fundamental acquisition in the developing personality that later on may encompass sexual and reproductive spheres. Gender identity consolidates during separation-individuation at early developmental stages.

We all assume depending on whether we are born male or female that our identity will follow an established pattern. However, what happens when we feel one thing (i.e., male/female) and look like the opposite, then we may strive to match both opposite tendencies to great suffering. Clinical psychologists understand how to develop these emotions that will allow you to feel at ease with who you really are