How is Pride Counseling Different?
Many gay and lesbian people, either in the closet or out, approach mental health counseling with some trepidation. Stereotypes about homosexuality creep into a therapist‘s office and can impact the process of change for the client. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning people should not have to wonder about their therapist‘s capacity to understand their lifestyle.
In addition, court-ordered therapy is usually designed for heterosexuals and fail to ethically address valid concerns for gays and lesbians. Often clients feel on the outside looking in while participating in these programs. Gay clients should not have to educate their therapist about their mindset or validate their lifestyle.
Pride Counseling offers a safe, discrete and relevant alternative, an unprecedented holistic healing center that eliminates the potential therapist/client barrier of differing sexual orientation. Gay and Gay-Friendly therapists working with GLBTQ clients make the difference.
Whether you are looking for a traditional, Native American, Buddhist, reality, or environment-based approach to healing and a new life, Pride Counseling will find the best fit for your specific needs. Pride Counseling‘s goal is to provide affirmative, ethical services and referrals to the Salt Lake City and Utah GLBTQ community.
Um, what does GLBTQ stand for?
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and/or Transsexual, Questioning and/or Queer. Take your pick! (The PCP [politically-correct police] are everywhere... )
"Mental Health Counseling" sounds scary, like I'm messed up or something... Am I?
Like Apple says: Think Different. If you look in the dictionary, the definition for therapy is "the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by psychological means". So what is a disorder? Certainly being gay is not a disorder as some would have us believe. Disorder is defined as a "state of confusion" or "disruption of normal physical or mental functions". Another way of saying this is that therapy reflects back to us what isn't working, how confused thinking gets in our own way. Authentic therapy counsels us to examine different behaviors and options for ourselves, and perhaps adopt a broader perspective and outlook on life that serves our inner growth and happiness.
Think Different means to find out what other options for thinking and living are out there for you. It's about finding out what works for you, and that's healthy and responsible.
How can Group Counseling be helpful?
The great thing about Group Counseling is that you get to hear real stories from people going through problems just like you. You'll get honest and relevant feedback, learn new ways of doing things. Best of all, sometimes other people come up with ideas and solutions that you may never have thought of.
Over time you begin to trust the group with your problems and open up to new perspectives and ways of doing things.
Is Private/Couple's Counseling Available?
Yes, private and/or couple's counseling is also available and encouraged when privacy, discretion, and one-on-one interaction is desired.
What are the fees, and is insurance coverage available?
Call the office at 801.595.0666 for fee pricing, and ask for Kim. Many insurance coverage plans are available; the full list is here.
