LGBTQIA+ Services
At My Buoyant Health, we are committed to providing inclusive and affirming care to all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We recognize the unique health and mental health needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and are dedicated to offering culturally sensitive, respectful, and supportive services with our LGBTQ therapist.
Our evaluations are designed to address the specific healthcare and mental health concerns that LGBTQIA+ individuals may experience. These assessments, made by our LGBTQ therapist, encompass a range of areas, including gender-affirming care, sexual health, mental health, and more.
My Buoyant Health is proud to offer LGBTQIA+ transition care services, affirming the identities and journeys of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. We understand the significance of gender-affirming care in promoting our patients' mental and emotional well-being.
Our LGBTQIA+ transition care services encompass a comprehensive range of support, including therapy, gender-affirming referrals, mental health counseling, and access to healthcare sensitive to the unique needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where you can explore your gender identity, express your true self, and receive the care you deserve. Nurse practitioner Russell Horning is dedicated to assisting you throughout your transition journey, ensuring that you have access to personalized, respectful, and affirming care.
Depression and anxiety are common mental health challenges that affect people from all walks of life, but within the LGBTQIA+ community, these conditions can present unique and complex experiences. LGBTQIA+ individuals may face increased rates of depression and anxiety due to the added stressors associated with stigma, discrimination, and the process of coming out.
My Buoyant Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care, including depression and anxiety support, that is sensitive to the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. We recognize that members of the LGBTQIA+ community may face specific mental health challenges, and we are here to offer the understanding and expertise needed to navigate these concerns.
Our LGBTQIA+ depression and anxiety care services are designed to provide a safe and affirming space for individuals to address their mental health needs. We offer culturally sensitive therapy, counseling, and healthcare options tailored to the experiences and identities of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
LGBTQIA+ individuals are also more likely to experience other mental health conditions, including:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Psychotic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Benefits of Specialized LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Care
There are four key benefits of seeking specialized mental health care for LGBTQIA+ individuals:
- Affirming and Understanding Environment: Specialized care creates a safe and welcoming space where LGBTQIA+ individuals can openly discuss their mental health concerns without fear of judgment or discrimination.
- Culturally Competent Providers: Our mental health professionals are trained to be sensitive to the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, ensuring that care is tailored to their identities and needs.
- Improved Treatment Outcomes: Specialized care focuses on the mental health issues and stressors often associated with being LGBTQIA+, leading to more effective treatment and better outcomes.
- Empowerment and Validation: LGBTQIA+ individuals benefit from therapy and counseling that validate their identities, fostering empowerment, self-acceptance, and confidence in seeking help.
LGBTQ Therapist in Phoenix, AZ
If you are seeking LGBTQIA+ depression and anxiety care that honors your identity and provides the care you deserve, My Buoyant Health and our LGBTQ therapist are here for you. If you are an established patient and wish to contact us directly, you can do so via your patient portal, or you may message us through the Healow app. We encourage you to request an appointment online today or contact us at (602) 510-6582 to learn more.
