LGBTQIA+

Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community increases the risk of mental health conditions by three times. At Dreavita, an adult and adolescent mental health telehealth practice serving patients in Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Alaska, Washington, Colorado, and Florida, Andrea Piazza, MA, and the team diagnose and treat LGBTQIA+ issues to restore emotional health and overall well-being. Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Dreavita by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What are LGBTQIA+ issues?

LGBTQIA+ issues are mental health concerns people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual community face because of genetics or their environment. This population group has a higher risk of mental health disorders than non-LGBTQIA+ individuals. Fortunately, treatment from the Dreavita team can help you overcome such challenges. 

Which concerns might LGBTQIA+ individuals face?

Mental health conditions people in the LGBTQIA+ community may encounter include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Substance use disorder
• Low self-esteem
• Suicidal ideation 

Similar to their non-LGBTQIA+ peers, some people in the LGBTQIA+ community also struggle with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

What are the risk factors for LGBTQIA+ issues?

Risk factors associated with LGBTQIA+ issues include:

• Family history of mental health concerns
• Ongoing stress
• Bullying
• Low self-esteem
• Lack of a strong social support network
• Not fitting in 
• Confusion or stress pertaining to gender identity
• Abuse or other traumatic situations

Seek help at the first sign of a mental health disorder to receive the treatment necessary to flourish, rediscover joy, and live your best life in the LGBTQIA+ community.

What are the symptoms of LGBTQIA+ issues?

Symptoms of LGBTQIA+ issues vary based on the specific mental health concern you encounter. You might feel sad, tired, anxious, scared, confused — or lose interest in once-favorite activities. 

Other potential symptoms include suicidal thoughts, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, substance misuse, gaining or losing weight, and problems at work, school, or in relationships. 

How are LGBTQIA+ issues diagnosed?

The compassionate Dreavita experts complete a psychiatric evaluation by asking questions about your mental health to determine which LGBTQIA+ issues (if any) you struggle with. They discuss your emotions, moods, thoughts, behaviors, and lifestyle, allowing your specialist to develop the most effective mental health treatment plan. 

How are LGBTQIA+ issues treated?

Treating LGBTQIA+ issues at Dreavita may consist of:

• Kintsugi emotional wellness solutions
• Client-centered talk therapy
• Couples or family counseling
• Coaching
• Lifestyle changes
• Medications 
• Neurofeedback using Muse™ devices 
• Financial therapy
• Art therapy
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Exposure therapy 
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), including trauma-focused CBT
• Sublingual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)

Dreavita takes a holistic, integrative approach to treating LGBTQIA + issues. The team partners with Journey Clinical to provide fully remote KAP and has an advanced therapeutic technology rental program, allowing you the opportunity to rent neurofeedback or similar devices. Dreavita also uses workbooks and worksheets to help you meet your goals.

Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Dreavita by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today to receive treatment for LGBTQIA+ issues.