Affirmative Care for the LGBTQIA+ Community

For LGBTQIA+ individuals, trauma, discrimination, and minority based stress are primary reasons for entering therapy. Such stressors may lead to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, or other issues. 

Regardless of the reasons, someone from the community might seek therapy, it is important that their therapist will be accepting, knowledgeable, skilled, and supportive.

What is LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care?

LGBTQIA + Affirmative Care was developed to address the unique emotional and mental health needs of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Therapists who offer affirmative care provide their LGBTQIA + clients a safe space to develop a healthy sense of self and strengthen their voice. 

What is the Best Way to Find an LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapist?

If you would like to work with a trained LGBTQIA+ Affirmative therapist, there are several steps you can take to find one:

• Ask a friend or acquaintance for a referral
• As for a referral from a well-known LGBTQIA+ organization
• Search providers specifically using the term LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care

Make a list of two to three therapists who seem qualified to help you with your unique issues and experiences, then feel free to call them to get a sense of their personality. A good therapist will be happy to speak with you to make sure your questions are answered and you feel comfortable moving forward.

If you are experiencing a mental health issue and would like to work with an LGBTQ+ Affirmative therapist, please reach out to us.