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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy in Colorado Springs

A safe, respectful space where your identity is seen, your story is honored, and healing begins.

You deserve to be fully seen and fully supported.

We offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy rooted in cultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and deep compassion. We provide support that doesn’t just accept who you are—it celebrates it.

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What is LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy?

It’s not about “fixing” who you are—it’s about helping you thrive as your authentic self.

LGBTQ+ affirming therapy is mental health support designed for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. It centers your lived experience and helps you navigate a wide range of emotional, social, and systemic challenges with safety and dignity.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy with Vivus Counseling

Inclusive, Respectful Care for Every Journey

You will never need to defend or explain your identity to be treated with dignity here. It’s about building a life where you feel free, supported, and aligned with who you are.

We know the courage it takes to reach out. That’s why we create a calm, welcoming environment where you are in control of the pace, the goals, and the conversation.

Here’s what the process looks like:

  1. Schedule a Free Consultation – Let’s explore your needs without pressure.
  2. Complete Your Intake Forms – All handled through secure digital systems.
  3. Attend Your Initial Assessment – We’ll clarify goals and discuss what’s most important to you.
  4. Create Your Treatment Plan – Customized to support your identity, wellness, and growth.
  5. Begin Therapy – Weekly or biweekly 50–60 minute sessions designed for real, lasting support.

Short-term or long-term therapy options are available, and your care is always shaped by you.

We are proud to offer:

  • Clinicians specially trained in LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Use of correct names, pronouns, and inclusive language
  • A judgment-free zone for processing trauma, identity, and growth
  • Trauma-informed care that acknowledges the impact of systemic barriers and personal history
  • Letters of support for gender-affirming medical procedures, when appropriate

At Vivus, we go beyond tolerance—we offer deeply affirming, clinically sound care built around trust, collaboration, and personal empowerment. Our therapists are specially trained in LGBTQ+ issues and honor the intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.

Our approach includes:

  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Trauma-Informed Practices
  • EMDR (when appropriate)
  • DVOMB-approved services for domestic violence when applicable

From your first session forward, you’ll be met with respect, consistency, and care that honors your truth.

Accepted Insurance:

  • Medicaid (CCHA)
  • Colorado Access
  • RMHP
  • Carelon/Beacon
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Private Pay: $150/session

Sliding Scale & Payment Plans: Available to support accessibility.

Legal-Involved Services: Documentation and attendance logs available upon request with signed consent. Confidentiality is always prioritized.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

We know you have lots of questions. Hopefully here are a few answers.

No. We support identity exploration, stress relief, and wellness with or without a formal diagnosis.

Yes. When clinically appropriate, we offer assessments and letters for HRT and gender-affirming surgeries.

Absolutely. We intentionally match you with a clinician who has experience providing affirming, culturally competent care.

This kind of therapy addresses:

  • Identity exploration and coming out
  • Minority stress and discrimination
  • Trauma recovery
  • Anxiety, depression, and self-worth
  • Family or relationship conflict
  • Gender transition and medical affirmation processes

No matter where you are in your journey, this is a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are.

Vivus provides therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, including:

  • Adolescents and adults exploring identity or navigating transitions
  • People experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or family conflict
  • Clients facing legal or court-involved challenges
  • Individuals seeking support with gender-affirming medical care
  • Those looking to deepen self-acceptance and emotional wellness

If you’ve ever felt unsafe, unseen, or unsupported in other spaces—know this is different. This space was made with you in mind.

This work is about more than reducing stress or anxiety. It’s about building a life where you feel free, supported, and aligned with who you are.

Clients often experience:

  • Increased self-acceptance and confidence
  • Stronger emotional resilience and boundary-setting
  • Greater peace navigating gender or identity transitions
  • Tools to handle family, workplace, and community stressors
  • Authentic, empowered relationships

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You Are Enough—Just As You Are

Reach out today to schedule your free 15-minute alignment chat. Whether you’re coming out, rebuilding after trauma, transitioning, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and whole—we see you.

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