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LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative

Updated: Jun 20

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Joined on June 18, 2025


INDUSTRY

Mental Health





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DESCRIPTION

A dedicated team of queer and trans-identifying psychotherapists serving LGBTQ+ folx, their families, and cishet allies.


General Survey

Question: What percent of your organization identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community?

Answer: More than 10%


Question: What are your policies on LGBTQ+ trainings?

Answer: Everyone is required to have LGBTQ-specific training.


Question: How often do you require or recommend LGBTQ+ inclusive training?

Answer: Multiple times per year.


Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ staff?

Answer: We have policies written specifically for the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals.


Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ clients?

Answer: We have policies written specifically for the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals.


Question: How do you create a positive space for the LGBTQ+ community?

Answer: We have year-round shows of support that are specifically affirming or positive for the LGBTQ+ community.


Industry Survey

Question: Please list the title that best fits you:

Answer: Group mental health therapy practice


Question: Please list any professional certifications you have:

Answer: LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, PhD, Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, etc.


Question: How long have you been assisting people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?

Answer: 3-5 years


Question: What age group(s) do you work with?

Answer: 5-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 18-24 year old, 24-65 year olds, 65+ years old


Question: Is your mental health or medical treatment practices affected, directed, or informed by religious or moral teachings, values, or principles? 

Answer: No.


Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?

Answer: Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Issues, Same-sex Couples Counseling/Therapy, Teen or Family Counseling/Therapy, Trans-Cis Family or Couples Counseling/Therapy


Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?

Answer: DSM-5 Guidance, WPATH Guidance, Waiting periods presenting as gender identity


Question: Do you encourage, use, or suggest any of the following treatments: conversion therapy (or any therapy that tries to change a person’s identity or orientation); faith-based therapy that describes LGBTQ+ identities as bad, wrong, or harmful; ambush or inundation therapy that exposes a patient to regular anti-LGBTQ+ information or causes confrontation with large groups?

Answer: I don’t use these practices.


Question: Do you have a process that allows for treatment of those without insurance?

Answer: We do not accept insurance of any form and payment is due at the time of sessions All of our counselors prioritize 20-25% of our case loads for sliding scale (pay-what-you-can) clients as we prioritize accessibility of mental health services. 


Question: Does your practice use LGBTQ+ affirming language in its forms and processes?

Answer: Yes.

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