Central Illinois LGBTQIA+ Therapist

A study in 2017 found that as approximately 4.5% of the adult American population identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ adults are more than twice as likely  as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition. LGBTQIA+ people are at a higher risk than the general population for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. High school students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are almost five times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their heterosexual peers.  48% of all transgender adults report that they have considered suicide in the past 12 months, compared to 4% of the overall US population.

These are absolutely staggering statistics. And yet there is a shortage of quality and qualified mental health services for this amazing community. At The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. we specialize in treating the mental health issues that often coincide with living as a part of this population in the world we currently exist in. 

At The Mental Wellness Center, Inc, we specialize in helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community:

  • Process the feelings and events around coming to terms with their sexuality and gender issues

  • Prepare you for communication surrounding the coming out process

  • Adapting to the losses you experience because of who you are

  • Find ways to alleviate the anxiousness, worry, stress, and depression,

  • Create a sense of safety in this sometimes hostile world we live in

  • Develop a deep and lasting connection to your partner

  • Ditch the guilt, shame, and remorse the world has attempted to cast on you

  • Embrace pleasure, joy, and serenity as a way of life.

  • Transition into being the person they know themselves to be

  • Coping with systemic oppression and depression

All of our providers are skilled at addressing issues surrounding the LGBTQIA+ complexities of life. To learn more about our providers please read more here: https://www.thementalwellnesscenter.com/providers