2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Safe, Affirming Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Folks in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Calgary & Online.
Our 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapists provide judgement-free support for coming out, relationship issues, identity exploration, navigating family dynamics, and finding your place in a world that is not always friendly to diverse folks.
Why Choose Insight for 2SLGBTQIA+ Therapy?
- Truly Affirming Therapists – Our therapists hold extensive specialized training and experience in queer-affirmative therapy.
- Experience with YOUR Specific Concerns – You will not have to spend your sessions explaining challenges facing 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.
- 100% Confidential – Your identity and sessions are completely private.
- Multiple Locations & Online Therapy Available – In-person in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Calgary or virtually across Alberta.
- Insurance Covered & Direct Billing Options – Most plans cover counselling sessions with psychologists. Insight can direct bill Alberta Blue Cross, Greenshield, Canada Life and Sunlife.
- Same-Week Appointments – Access care when you need it.*
*Availability varies between therapists
We Help With:
Identity & Coming Out
- Figuring out your sexual orientation or gender identity
- Preparing to come out to family, friends, or your employer
- Navigating rejection or lack of acceptance
- Reconciling identity with faith or cultural background
Relationships & Intimacy
- Queer couples therapy and relationship counselling
- Intimacy issues in same-sex relationships
- Dating while closeted or newly out
Transition & Gender Identity (Transformations Program)
- Gender dysphoria and exploration
- Preparation for social or medical transition
- Referrals for hormone therapy and surgery
Mental Health in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
- Depression and anxiety rooted in discrimination or rejection
- Trauma from homophobia, transphobia, or hate crimes
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Internalized shame or self-acceptance struggles
Your experience is valid, and you deserve support from someone who truly understands.
Treatment Approaches
Depending on your needs, your therapist may use:
- Affirmative Therapy – Your therapist will provide a safe space to explore your identity through the lens of systemic barriers and biases within society at large. This approach will help you separate what others have told you about yourself from who you actually are.
- Person-Centered Therapy – Your therapist acknowledges that you’re the expert on your own life and identity and acts as a guide, helping you trust your own wisdom and work through challenges on your own terms without judgement.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – ACT helps you carry difficult emotions stemming from circumstances you cannot change without letting them control your life, ultimately working towards a fulfilling life when conditions are not ideal.
- Sex Therapy – Our sex therapists have a deep understanding queer sexuality. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, exploring kink, or working through sexual dysfunction, you’ll be treated as the expert on your own desires and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
“What if my family doesn’t accept me?”
We offer family therapy for situations where loved ones are struggling with your identity. We can also help you build coping strategies and chosen family connections when blood family isn’t supportive.
Insight has therapists that can support you on this journey. You can book online or contact us to set up an appointment for counselling – in-person, online (video), or telephone.
