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We provide affirming, research-informed care for people exploring their sexual or gender identity or healing from discrimination-related trauma.
Exploring your sexual orientation or gender identity should be a process of self-discovery, not one shaped by fear, shame, or isolation. Yet for many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+), that exploration happens under pressure. You may be questioning your identity, navigating relationships, or trying to understand where you fit in a world that hasn’t always been welcoming to you.
Living as a sexual or gender minority in a world where discrimination still exists can lead to deep, lasting psychological stress. This includes overt homophobia or transphobia, but also the subtler forms—like microaggressions, invalidating comments, or feeling unsafe in health care or workplace settings. These experiences can contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, hypervigilance, substance use, and even trauma responses similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For many, the cumulative effect of these stressors leads to a form of suffering that is difficult to name but deeply felt. These are not personal failings—they are the result of biased systems and environments. And they deserve real, informed care.
At the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we create a therapeutic space where all identities are respected, affirmed, and supported. We provide:
Whether you’re looking for clarity, relief, validation, or tools to navigate a hostile environment, we’re here.
The Behavioral Wellness Clinic is a national leader in the treatment of trauma related to discrimination. Dr. Monnica Williams has developed pioneering tools to assess trauma linked to racial, ethnic, and sexual minority stress, including:
These tools allow our clinicians to more accurately identify and treat the root causes of psychological distress, especially when those causes have been overlooked, minimized, or misunderstood elsewhere.
Our commitment is to care that sees the whole person, not just a diagnosis. Whether or not your therapist shares your identity, you will be treated with deep cultural respect, open-mindedness, and real curiosity. We don’t expect you to educate us. We strive to meet you with humility, professional excellence, and warmth.
What makes the Behavioral Wellness Clinic different is our ability to hold space for both personal growth and systemic harm. We validate your lived experience—and we build a path forward that honors your identity, values, and voice.
You deserve to feel safe in your own skin—and seen in the space where you heal. When you’re ready, we’re here to walk beside you.