LGBT Teen LGBTQIA Therapy Group

LGBTQIA+ teens often face significant and unique stressors that can be difficult to manage. This weekly therapy group is specifically geared towards teens who are questioning or identify as LGBTQIA+ and teaches skills that will help teens improve their self-acceptance and understanding, navigate change, and receive and develop the support they seek to find.

Whether you are questioning or solidly identify, all are welcome!

If you are a teen who:

Experiences difficult or confusing feelings about who you are
Is uncertain about your identity, is questioning, or wants to sort out how you feel about yourself
Doesn’t feel right about being labeled in a certain group, gender, or community
Thinks about expressing your gender differently but feels unsure how to make that change
Struggles with feeling unaccepted by the people who are supposed to care for you
Is unsure how to come out to your family and friends
Feels frustrated, depressed, or anxious and worries about being accepted for who you are
Would like a confidential space to talk to other teens about your experiences and identity

We want to help you:

Understand yourself and connect with your identity
Enhance your self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-compassion
Process difficult feelings you may experience about fitting in with the world
Support your expression and coming out process
Grow in your ability to make informed decisions on your behalf
Expand your ability to share with family and friends what you want and need from them
Increase self-awareness and effective communication skills to enhance your relationships
Develop the skills to navigate emotionally triggering situations when you feel unheard or unaccepted
Learn about supportive resources
Feel accepted and supported by other teens

Facilitator - Salena Pesch, LCPC

When: Saturdays from 11AM-12PM

Who: Teens Ages 13-18

Dates: Open group beginning on September 18th (new participants can start at any time)

Where: Virtual Platform

Payment: $50.00 per group session or $175.00 per month

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross PPO, Blue Choice, and Optum / United HealthCare

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