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Providing Life-Affirming Therapy

Making mental health services as accessible as possible for the LGBTQIA+ community

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Since 2017 we have provided over 19,000 therapy sessions

Making Mental Health Accessible For LGBTQ+ Youth & Their Families

We are dedicated to finding competent, ethical, and affirming therapists to provide compassionate care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Upcoming Therapy Options in 2026

Encircle Therapy is excited to announce that in 2026, new group therapy options will available. This new therapy option will serve as a supportive, closed therapy group for Trans, Non-Binary, GNC, Gender Fluid, and Agender adults ages 18–30. This group blends psychoeducation, skill development, and personal processing to empower participants in exploring gender identity, self-compassion, and emotional well-being.

Over 10 weeks, members will build mindfulness skills, strengthen emotional regulation, practice self-care, deepen self-understanding, and connect with community in an affirming environment.

There are currently 12 spots available on a first come first served basis. Additionally, all 10 therapy sessions would be completely covered through generous donor support.

Start Date: January 17, 2026
Duration: 10 Weeks
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Encircle Salt Lake
When: Each Saturday

If you’re interested in participating or would like to be added to the waitlist, we encourage you to reach out soon. You can contact Holly, our Intake Coordinator, at 801-251-6869 or email scheduling@encircletherapy.org

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  • Description of the training and credentials required for therapists at the non-profit:

    • The Encircle Therapy team is composed of both fully licensed therapists and pre-licensed therapists working under the supervision of an approved clinical supervisor.

    Any relevant accreditations or certifications

    • Master in Social Work

    • Marriage and Family Therapists

    • Clinical Psychologists

    • Certified Mental Health Counselors

  • Description of the procedures in place for handling crises:

    • We do not currently have a 24-hour crisis line or drop-in hours.

    • If you’re thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else, please know you are not alone. Reaching out for help is a big step, and we encourage you to seek support as soon as possible.

    Trevor Project

    Call 1-866-488-7386

    Text ‘START’ to 678-678
    or visit thetrevorproject.org

    Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Dial 988

  • Types of issues that we typically help clients with:

    • Affirming therapy for BIPOC LGBTQ+ people 12+, and their families.

    • In-person (SLC & Provo), teletherapy

    • Weekly or Bi-weekly, Individual, Relationships, Family Therapy

    • Identity Information, Trauma, Minority Stress, Faith Transition/Religious Trauma, Grief and Loss, Attachment, Depression and Anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family Conflict, Adjusting to the stresses of everyday life, Letters for Affirming Care, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness

    We do not practice nor endorse conversion therapy.

  • We provide mental health therapy only and do not currently employ practitioners certified or trained in the following specialties:

    • Eating Disorders (CEDS)

    • Substance Use Disorders (SUDSC)

    • Prescribers such as psychiatrists or nurse practitioners

    We do not currently provide:

    • Group Therapy

    • Case Management

    • Crisis/24-Hour care

    • We do not offer psychological evaluations or assistance in applying for disability or in-home services

Whom We Serve

Mission Statement

Encircle Therapy facilitates healing by providing ethical and affordable mental healthcare for LGBTQIA+ people & families navigating the intersection of identity development with cis/heteronormative faith traditions and cultures.

Meet our therapists

“Therapy helped me feel comfortable in my own skin. I was able to talk about hard topics in a safe place. I finally felt like I could move on and live my life.”

Encircle Therapy Client

58% of LGBTQIA+ youth in Utah who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.

Your generous support helps make it possible for us to provide therapy to those who need it. Help provide life-affirming therapy sessions by donating to our Encircle Therapy Assistance Grant program.

Help Provide Therapy Sessions for Individuals

  • $150 provides one therapy session for a youth

  • $833 provides one month of weekly sessions

  • $5,000 provides six months of weekly sessions

  • $10,000 provides one year of weekly sessions

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Payment Options

We work hard to ensure therapy is as accessible for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families as possible.

  • Each of our providers accepts various insurances. Learn more about each therapist here.

    We’ve ensured our care is affordable even without insurance, and paying the self-pay rate of $125/session for Encircle Therapy services directly with your credit card is always an option. We also accept HSA/FSA payments if you have one of those accounts.

  • LGBTQ+ individuals who participate in the Encircle Therapy Assistance Grant program will gain access to life-saving LGBTQ+ specialized therapy that they otherwise would not be able to afford. The program's main objective is to reduce the financial barrier to gain access to therapy for those experiencing poverty.

    To apply for the Encircle Therapy Assistance Grant, set up a virtual consultation with our Patient Access Manager to learn more about the grant and qualification requirements.

    Click here to schedule your consultation.

  • $125 per session.

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Questions?

For questions about Encircle Therapy or need to reschedule your appointment, please get in touch with our team at Scheduling@encircletherapy.org.

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Encircle Therapy

358 S. 700 E.
B431
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Encircle Therapy is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit
EIN: 83-4336091