Gender Dysphoria Treatment in Utah

LGBTQIA+ Safe Space For Healing

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.

Understanding Gender Dysphoria

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:

Anxiety
Depression
Social withdrawal
Difficulty functioning in everyday activities
Substance abuse
Self-harm behaviors or suicidal ideation

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Compassionate Gender Dysphoria Treatment

LGBTQ Residential Treatment

Our residential treatment center for mental health provides 24-hour care for individuals who struggle with gender dysphoria. Individuals can choose the gendered floor they are on and staff is trained to respect identified pronouns.

Addressing Trauma

Many members in the LGBTQIA+ community may have experienced trauma related to their gender identity. Corner Canyon programs provide a safe and empathetic environment to help address these issues and heal from past trauma through trauma-informed therapies such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Gender-Affirming Care

Our intensive outpatient program provides gender-affirming therapy to support the mental health of individuals struggling with gender dysphoria. Outpatient program provides flexibility so clients can continue their daily routines such as work or school.

Peer Support

Corner Canyons’ peer support programs and group therapy sessions provide an opportunity for clients with gender dysphoria to connect with others who have shared experiences. This can help reduce feelings of isolation and build a sense of community.

Gender Dysphoria FAQ

What does gender dysphoria feel like?

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.

Can gender dysphoria be overcome?

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.

Can gender dysphoria cause other mental health problems?

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.

Residential Program

We are specifically formulated to offer personalized therapeutic interventions to adult individuals with mental health disorders.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

We provide a comprehensive Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that offers clients the opportunity to attend group therapy sessions three to five times a week.