LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mental Health Care

Most Major Insurance Accepted • No Referral Needed* • In-Person & Online.

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Authentic Support Across Wisconsin

Your identity deserves celebration, not explanation. Whether you’re exploring your gender identity or sexual orientation, thinking about transition, dealing with family challenges, or facing discrimination – you deserve mental health care that truly gets who you are.

Common Experiences We Support:

  • Identity exploration and uncertainty
  • Gender transition support
  • Coming out challenges and family dynamics
  • Discrimination and minority stress
  • Difficulty understanding how to support LGBTQIA+ loved ones
  • Anxiety and depression related to identity

             

Our Approach to LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care


At Behavioral Health Clinic, we combine proven therapy techniques with genuine understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences to create treatment that celebrates your authentic self while addressing your very real mental health needs.

Unlike generic therapy approaches, Behavioral Health Clinic has multiple clinicians who are experienced and trained to provide empathetic, affirming, and holistic support for a variety of LGBTQIA+ related experiences. Our specialists understand the unique challenges you face and create a partnership focused on your goals and authentic expression.

Your LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Journey:

Your First Visit

We’ll discuss what brought you here and what you hope to change. Your therapist will ask about your identity and experiences, and you’ll only share what feels comfortable to you.

Building Your Goals
Together, we’ll decide what you want to work on – maybe exploring your identity, preparing for coming out conversations, or dealing with family reactions. Your therapist follows your lead, comfort, and goals.
Weekly Sessions
You’ll meet regularly to talk through challenges, practice difficult conversations, work on self-acceptance, or process experiences you’ve had.
Checking Your Progress
You’ll talk about how things are going and adjust your goals. Maybe you’re ready to tackle something new, or need more time with current challenges.

Embrace Your True Identity

Our counselors have training and experience working with individuals who are in various stages of identity development with regard to exploring gender and sexual identity, coming out, and/or pursuing legal and medical gender affirmation. We believe in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients in their overall mental health and quality of life while affirming identity.

We have providers who are experienced in working with queer couples and individuals.

Several providers have training in providing gender therapy services, such as evaluation of readiness for gender affirming surgeries or other medical interventions, as well as writing letters for primary care and specialty medical providers in support of access to medical treatment.

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What to Expect

I'm questioning my identity but not sure I want to transition. Can therapy help?
Absolutely. Many people come just to explore their feelings without any pressure to make big decisions. Your therapist creates a safe space for figuring things out at your own pace and according to your own preferences and goals.
How do I know my therapist will truly understand LGBTQIA+ issues?
Our therapists are specifically trained to support and celebrate your identity, not change it. They get that being LGBTQIA+ isn’t something to be “fixed.” If you don’t feel understood, we’ll help you find a different therapist that you feel understands you.
What's involved in getting letters for medical care?
Letters for medical care require assessment by licensed clinical staff. You’ll work with them over several sessions talking about your identity, experiences, and goals. And we’ll explain everything in clear language, answering any questions you have along the way.

Insurance & Scheduling

What Happens When You Call:
  1. A caring team member asks about your specific concerns and what you hope to learn from assessment.
  2. We’ll help answer basic insurance questions, but recommend verifying your network and benefit coverage with your insurance.
  3. We match you with the right specialist and location based on your needs and preferences.
  4. You schedule your assessment – typically available within 1-2 months.
Where are your clinics located?

Behavioral Health Clinic has multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, and we offer both in-person and online ADHD assessment and support services. For specific Wisconsin clinic locations and contact information, please visit our contact us page

If you’re not located near one of our Wisconsin clinics but reside in a state that participates in PsyPact, you may still be eligible to receive our online services. You can view the current participating states on the PsyPact map.

How do I pay my bill?

We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quartz, Aspirus Arise, United Healthcare, Aetna, and many others. To verify your benefits and explain your coverage, we recommend calling your insurance provider.

Competitive rates and sliding scale feeds or payment plans are available for qualifying families.

How quickly can I see a professional?

Morning, afternoon, evening, and some weekend appointments available. Clear explanations and discussions on your assessment results mean no anxious waiting months for answers.

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Crisis Resources: If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate emergency care

* Clients with Medicare are required to have a referral for testing and assessments.