Members of the LGBTQAI+ community often face additional challenges such as harassment, violence, social shame, and discrimination for their sexual preferences or gender identity. These stressors can put members of this community at a greater risk of developing mental health issues.
Corner Canyon is proud to provide compassionate care for the LGBTQIA+ community. We have LGBTQAI+ members at all levels of our organization and train our personnel to be respectful of pronouns.
Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe the distress experienced by individuals who feel a mismatch between their assigned sex at birth and their gender identity. This condition can lead to emotional, social, interpersonal and psychological distress, manifesting in a number of ways, including:
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Gender dysphoria causes feelings that there is a mismatch between one´s assigned sex at birth and their gender identity. It can cause feelings of anxiety, tension and uneasiness that can impact one’s daily life.
The stress that comes with gender dysphoria can be overcome with psychological treatment, acceptance and ongoing support. In some cases individuals may start hormonal therapy in order to transition to the gender they feel most aligned with.
The distress one feels from living with gender dysphoria can lead to a number of other mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse.
We are specifically formulated to offer personalized therapeutic interventions to adult individuals with mental health disorders.
We provide a comprehensive Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that offers clients the opportunity to attend group therapy sessions three to five times a week.
Corner Canyon now accepts most major health insurance plans. Get in touch with our admissions team today.
