LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in Iowa

Compassionate, affirming mental health care that respects each person's identity, experiences and goals.

Affirming Mental Health Care

Affirming therapy provides a respectful and supportive environment where LGBTQIA+ clients can discuss mental health concerns without treating sexual orientation or gender identity as a problem to be fixed. Therapy may address concerns directly related to identity or entirely unrelated areas of life, depending on what matters to you.

Reasons You May Seek Support

Clients may seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, family concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem, identity exploration, life transitions, experiences of stigma or discrimination, or other mental health needs.

How Affirming Therapy Can Help

Therapy can provide space to explore emotions and experiences, strengthen coping and communication skills, clarify values, navigate relationships, build self-understanding, and work toward goals in an environment that respects your identity.

Our Approach

At Iowa Family Counseling, therapy is individualized and collaborative. Our clinicians draw from evidence-based and person-centered approaches based on each client's needs, strengths, experiences, developmental level, and goals.

Affirming Support for All

Our goal is to provide individualized, culturally responsive care that respects each client's identity, relationships, experiences, strengths, and goals.

Flexible Ways to Access Therapy

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In-Person Therapy

Receive counseling in a comfortable, supportive setting at one of our available office locations.

School-Based Therapy

Eligible students in partnering school districts may be able to receive counseling during the school day

Telehealth Across Iowa

Secure telehealth appointments make it possible to connect with an Iowa Family Counseling clinician from home anywhere in Iowa.

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Based Therapy

Receive counseling on-site at partnering nursing facilities, making compassionate mental health care more accessible and convenient for residents.