Business Details
LGBTQ-Friendly Mental Health Counseling in Salt Lake City
Pride Counseling has been dedicated to providing affirming mental health services since Jerry began his counseling career in 1994. Our practice specializes in supporting LGBTQ individuals and allies through personalized therapy that addresses sexuality, gender identity, relationships, and spiritual integration. With over 25 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings including the Department of Corrections and Olympus View Hospital, we combine academic expertise with real-world understanding of systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities.Our founder Jerry, a full-time Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work, brings unique global perspectives from studying shamanic healing practices while maintaining deep roots in local advocacy through organizations like Sage Utah and Reconciliation and Growth. We create safe spaces where clients need not educate their therapists about their lived experiences, offering both individual and group counseling options with a commitment to ethical, client-centered care.
Services
Individual psychotherapy
Couples counseling
LGBTQ identity counseling
Court-ordered services
Substance abuse counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LGBTQ mental health with 25+ years of community-specific experience
- Our founder combines academic expertise with grassroots advocacy work
- Therapy sessions eliminate client-therapist identity understanding barriers
- We integrate cultural competence with personalized treatment approaches
- Our practice bridges traditional clinical methods with holistic healing perspectives
Services
Individual psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions address mental health challenges including self-esteem issues, life transitions, and coping strategy development. With specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ concerns, we help clients navigate identity exploration, religious conflicts, and gender-related issues through evidence-based practices informed by decades of clinical experience working with diverse populations in both institutional and private settings.
Couples counseling
Couples counseling services focus on improving relationship dynamics through conflict resolution strategies and communication enhancement. We specialize in working with LGBTQ+ partnerships including polyamorous arrangements, addressing unique challenges related to sexual orientation and gender identity intersections. Our approach combines traditional therapeutic techniques with contemporary understandings of modern relationship structures while maintaining strict confidentiality and creating safe dialogue spaces.
Court-ordered services
Our court-ordered counseling services provide ethical, specialized care for legal mandates while respecting LGBTQ+ identities. We address specific needs arising from the intersection of legal requirements and gender/sexual identity issues, offering programs that go beyond standard heterosexual-focused approaches. Our practice ensures compliance with court requirements while maintaining affirming, supportive therapeutic environments that respect clients' lived experiences.
Substance abuse counseling
Substance abuse counseling focuses on aftercare support and relapse prevention strategies tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals. We address addiction root causes connected to identity-related stressors and societal pressures through personalized treatment plans. Our approach integrates traditional recovery methods with specialized understanding of substance use patterns within queer communities, providing both individual and group support options for comprehensive recovery.
Group counseling
Group counseling sessions create safe spaces for shared experiences and peer support among LGBTQ+ individuals. Participants gain new perspectives through collective problem-solving while maintaining confidentiality. Our groups emphasize mutual learning and community building, with structured formats that encourage honest feedback and collaborative growth. Facilitators ensure respectful interactions while guiding discussions on topics relevant to current group members' needs.
People
Jerry
Counselor/Professor
Jerry has provided counseling services since 1994, specializing in LGBTQ+ mental health since 1996. He combines academic expertise as a University of Utah Social Work lecturer with practical experience from roles at Olympus View Hospital and the Department of Corrections. His global perspective includes studying indigenous healing practices while maintaining local advocacy through organizations like Sage Utah.
Questions
How is Pride Counseling different from other mental health services?
We specialize in LGBTQ+ mental health with therapists who understand community-specific challenges, eliminating the need for clients to educate therapists about their identities.
Do you work with non-LGBTQ clients?
Yes, we welcome all clients while maintaining our focus on creating an affirming environment for queer individuals and their allies.
What therapy options are available?
We offer individual, couples, and group counseling sessions along with specialized court-ordered services tailored to LGBTQ+ needs.
How does group counseling work?
Our structured group sessions provide peer support where participants share experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges in a confidential setting.
What makes your approach unique?
We integrate traditional clinical methods with holistic healing perspectives and cultural competence specific to LGBTQ+ identities and experiences.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 801-595-0666 to discuss your needs and schedule a session that works with your availability.
