Providing Life-Affirming Therapy

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

  • 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.

  • A therapy group is typically more structured and includes education about specific topics. Therapy groups are led by licensed therapists whereas Friendship Circles are led by volunteers and community members.

  • This group is going to be 12 weeks long. If you want to join the group again in the future, you are more than welcome!

  • We ask that you attend as many sessions possible. We are asking that folks only sign up for this group if they can attend the majority of sessions. Consistency and regular attendance in group therapy yields longer lasting results (Zimmerman, 2019; Page & Hooke, 2009).

  • There are no “off limit” topics in group– topics we anticipate coming up in this group include: how to manage gender dysphoria, navigating anti-trans laws, sharing moments of gender joy, coming out processes, navigating interpersonal relationships, and so much more!

  • Trans/Gender Diverse Adult Therapy Group will cost $30 per session. Discounts are available for individuals who want to pay the 12 weeks in advance.

  • Trans/Gender Diverse Adult Therapy Groups will start in late Summer around August. However, if you are interested, don’t wait, use the link here to save your spot!

Group Therapy FAQ’s

In case you
missed it

Trans/Gender Diverse Adult Group Therapy

Encircle Therapy is launching a new therapy group specifically tailored for Trans/Gender Diverse Adults (18+). If you, or someone you know, is interested in signing up or have additional questions about the group, contact scheduling@encircletherapy.org.

Interested in being part of this unique group therapy experience? Use the link here and our therapy staff will reach out!

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.

Payment Options

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

  • At this time, we accept the below as in-network insurance carriers:

    • Anthem

    • Aetna

    • Blomquist

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

    • Cigna

    • EMI Health

    • Traditional and Non-traditional Medicaid
    If you believe you are eligible for Medicaid, apply here.
    To make an appointment online or to receive help signing up for Medicaid, click here or call 801-433-2299.

    • Public Employment Health Plan (PEHP)

    • Regence

    • Select Health Med and Value Plans

    • Optum/United Healthcare (UHC)

    • United Medical Resources (UMR)

    • University of Utah Health Plans (U of U)

    We currently do not accept, but are working on becoming in-network with the following insurance carriers:

    • Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators (DMBA)

    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.

Find answers to commonly asked questions:

“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

  • $833 provides one month of weekly sessions

  • $5,000 provides six months of weekly sessions

  • $10,000 provides one year of weekly sessions

Questions?

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

Encircle Therapy

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

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