LGBTQIA+ – Thrive Hive Counseling

A safe, affirming, identity-honoring space for every part of who you are.

A safe, affirming space honoring each part of your identity.

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What LGBTQ IA+ affirming

Affirming therapy is more than being “LGBTQ-friendly.” It means your therapist:

Respects your identity without question
Understands LGBTQ IA+ experiences, culture, and language
Recognizes the emotional impact of discrimination and marginalization
Honors your pronouns and lived experience
Supports your relationships, your joy, and your authenticity
Creates a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist
Creates a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist
Is committed to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care

Common concerns we support

We help LGBTQ IA+ teens, young adults, and adults with:

Support for exploring gender identity and sexual orientation.
Space for labels, no labels, fluidity, and questioning identities.
Affirming care for nonbinary, trans, and gender-expansive individuals.
Guidance through coming out or choosing not to come out.
Support around family acceptance, rejection, and chosen family.
Help navigating queer relationships, dating, polyamory, and nontraditional partnerships.
Mental health care for anxiety, depression, and identity-based trauma.
Support with shame, guilt, body image, and internalized stigma.

Why LGBTQ IA+ clients choose Thrive Hive

Clients come to Thrive Hive because we offer:

A deeply supportive, identity-safe environment
Therapists who understand LGBTQIA+ experiences without judgment
Trauma-informed, culturally mindful care
Respect for chosen names, pronouns, and expressions
LGBTQIA+ inclusive language & practices
Affirmation for all types of relationships and families
Flexible in-person and telehealth options

Evidence-based treatments we use

Evidence-based treatments
we use

Our therapists draw from several trusted therapeutic approaches to support healing, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Depending on your needs, your therapist may integrate:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps you understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can build healthier patterns and reduce distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Supports you in noticing unhelpful thoughts, staying grounded in the present, and making choices based on your personal values.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Teaches skills for emotion regulation, grounding, communication, and managing overwhelming moments more calmly.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Focuses on your strengths, resources, and what is working to help you move forward with small, meaningful steps.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

A structured trauma therapy that helps the brain process painful memories in a safe, controlled way without needing to retell every detail.

Integrated, Whole-Person Care

We combine these approaches thoughtfully to match your goals, your pace, and what feels most supportive to your nervous system.

What LGBTQ IA+ clients often gain from therapy

Many clients share that therapy helps them:
✨Feel more confident and grounded in their identity
✨ Heal from past rejection, bullying, or trauma
✨ Build healthier relationships and boundaries
✨ Reduce anxiety, stress, and self-criticism
✨ Navigate transitions with clarity and support
✨ Navigate transitions with clarity and support
✨ Find safety, community, and belonging
✨ Move from surviving to thriving