Mental Health
Affirming LGBTQ+ Mental Health Services
Mental health services in the LGBTQ+ community are a core focus for Affirmations. We offer affordable, accessible mental health counseling and support groups with professional staff who can relate to and empathize with diverse LGBTQ+ experiences.
Our ever-growing team of therapists increases access to therapy among people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Your mental health matters!
Queer-Friendly Therapy
We offer LGBTQ+ affirming mental health therapy in a safe and welcoming environment rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive values. Our therapists help people with topics like healthy relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Support & Discussion Groups
Our support groups foster a sense of community and allow members to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a safe environment. No cost virtual and in-person group meetings provide support and connection around a particular topic or identity, like coming out, TeaEnby support, AA, NA, and more.
Mental Health Resources
Some resources are created by Affirmations, and some are submitted by local partners and reviewed by Affirmations staff. External submissions have self-reported alignment with Affirmations’ mission to offer safe and affirming experiences for people of diverse identities. Learn More
Multilingual Resources
Connect to various resources available in your language needs. Conéctese a recursos accesibles en su idioma.
Promoting Healthcare Equity by Placing Our Community at the Forefront
We know that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience mental health concerns, and more likely to face discrimination in traditional healthcare settings. Fear of discrimination may lead some to conceal their sexual orientation or gender identity from healthcare providers, or to avoid seeking care altogether. Affirmations is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space to foster LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness. We believe every individual should be empowered to nurture their truest self and live their unique identity.
We’re Growing
In 2024, Affirmations added four therapists and five specializations, increasing access to mental health care in the LGBTQ+ community.
We’re Bringing Folks Together
More than 1,000 individuals took part in one of our support or discussion groups in 2024.
We’re Online
Our team includes two full-time telehealth therapists to make therapy more accessible.
We’re Equipped
We’ve trained 58 mental health interns since 2020, ensuring affirming therapy is accessible to our community.
