Rooted Hearts LGBTQIA+ Center

A Place to Be Seen. A Place to Belong. A Place to Heal.

Everyone deserves a space where they can show up as their authentic self without fear of

judgment, rejection, or needing to explain who they are.

At the Rooted Hearts LGBTQIA+ Center, we provide affirming, compassionate, trauma-

informed mental health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex,

asexual, and gender-diverse individuals across the lifespan.We recognize that LGBTQIA+ individuals often navigate unique experiences, including identity

development, coming out, discrimination, family challenges, minority stress, trauma, and the

ongoing process of building a life rooted in authenticity and connection.

Our clinicians provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your identity,

heal from painful experiences, strengthen relationships, and live more fully as yourself.

We Support:

LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration

Understanding yourself and your identity can be a deeply personal journey. Therapy can provide

a supportive space to explore:

• Sexual orientation

• Gender identity and expression

• Coming out experiences

• Authenticity and self-acceptance

• Identity development

• Internalized shame or stigma

• Building confidence and pride

Transgender & Gender-Diverse Support

We provide affirming support for transgender, nonbinary, gender-fluid, and gender-expansive

individuals navigating:

• Gender exploration

• Transition-related experiences

• Social transition

• Medical transition support

• Gender dysphoria

• Family and relationship concerns

• Workplace and school challenges

• Safety planning and advocacy

LGBTQIA+ Youth & Adolescents

Young people often face unique challenges while developing their identity and finding

belonging.

We support LGBTQIA+ youth with:

• Identity exploration

• Coming out concerns• Bullying and discrimination

• Family communication

• Anxiety and depression

• Self-esteem

• Peer relationships

• School stress

• Social belonging

LGBTQIA+ Adults

Adults may seek support around:

• Identity and authenticity

• Relationships and dating

• Marriage and partnerships

• Family acceptance

• Workplace experiences

• Life transitions

• Community connection

• Trauma recovery

• Self-worth and belonging

LGBTQIA+ Couples & Relationships

Relationships can be strengthened through understanding, communication, and emotional safety.

We support:

• LGBTQIA+ couples

• Communication challenges

• Relationship transitions

• Marriage and partnership concerns

• Blended families

• Navigating differences in identity or transition journeys

Family Support & Affirming Parenting

When a loved one comes out or shares their gender identity, families may experience a range of

emotions and questions.

We help families:

• Increase understanding

• Strengthen relationships

• Process emotions

• Move from uncertainty to support• Create affirming environments

LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Trauma Support

LGBTQIA+ individuals may experience unique stressors related to discrimination, rejection,

trauma, or feeling unsafe being fully themselves.

We provide support for:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• Minority stress

• Rejection and abandonment wounds

• Shame and self-criticism

• Grief and loss

• Family conflict

• Relationship challenges

• Burnout

• Isolation and loneliness

Our Therapeutic Approach

Our clinicians provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care using

evidence-based interventions, including:

• LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Trauma-informed therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Attachment-based therapy

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches

• Narrative Therapy

• Somatic and nervous system regulation strategies

• Mindfulness-based interventions

• Couples and family therapy

• Supportive counseling and psychoeducation

We believe therapy should never be a place where you have to defend your identity. Your

identity is not a problem to solve—it is part of your story to understand, honor, and embrace.

Creating Community, Connection & BelongingAt Rooted Hearts, we know healing happens through connection.

Our LGBTQIA+ Center is committed to creating opportunities for:

• LGBTQIA+ support groups

• Youth and young adult programming

• Family education

• Community partnerships

• Advocacy and inclusion initiatives

• Wellness programming

• Safe spaces for connection

Your Story Matters

You deserve a place where you are respected, valued, and understood.

Whether you are exploring your identity, healing from painful experiences, navigating

relationships, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a therapist who understands, Rooted

Hearts is here to walk alongside you.

You belong here.