Virtual LGBTQIA+ therapy at Charlie Health

What is Virtual LGBTQIA+ IOP?

Virtual intensive outpatient programming (IOP) for LGBTQIA+ individuals offers a more structured and intensive level of mental healthcare than traditional weekly therapy. Delivered directly at home, it provides affirming and inclusive treatment that addresses issues at the intersection of identity and mental health.

Charlie Health’s LGBTQIA+-specific IOP takes an affirming approach to mental health treatment, creating a safe and healing space for teens and adults to manage their mental health, achieve lasting recovery, and maintain their daily routines.

Curated groups

By bringing adults with similar mental health challenges together, we’re able to create group environments where people can learn how to build connections and foster long-term healing.

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Individual therapy

One-on-one connections are critical to the IOP model, which is why each new parent’s unique treatment plan includes a primary therapist who specializes in perinatal mood & anxiety disorders and postpartum depression for weekly individual sessions.

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Family therapy

A leading predictor of success in adult IOP is family involvement. Our virtual IOP’s family therapy component teaches communication and coping skills to manage family relationship issues and create a more supportive home environment both during and after treatment.

We also offer dozens of free family support groups for family members and loved ones of clients enrolled in our program. Learn more here.

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“This program saved my life.”

— Elora D., Charlie Health Alum

Our unique approach to LGBTQIA+ therapy

Charlie Health clients

LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists & care coaches

In-network with insurance

LGBTQIA+-specific groups

Immediate availability

Virtual access & flexible scheduling

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We’re proud to accept most major insurance providers, including commercial and Medicaid

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93%

of clients in our LGBTQIA+ program reported improvements in their depression

88%

of clients in our LGBTQIA+ program reported improvements in their anxiety

85%

of clients in our LGBTQIA+ program reported improvements in self-harm

FAQs about our LGBTQIA+ program

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How does virtual intensive LGBTQIA+ therapy work at Charlie Health?

Charlie Health’s virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a personalized treatment solution for LGBTQIA+ people with serious mental health conditions. Each treatment plan consists of up to 9-12 hours per week of:

  • Curated groups
  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Psychiatry, as needed

In addition to our standard treatment model, all clients have access to 24/7 crisis care, 20+ free family support groups, peer mentors, Alumni Programming, and more.

We design each LGBTQIA+-affirming treatment plan with one primary goal in mind: helping people heal and rediscover hope. If you or a person in your life could benefit from Charlie Health, please contact our Admissions Team to get started in as little as 24 hours.

What are the benefits of a virtual IOP for LGBTQIA+ individuals?

1) They can treat multiple conditions.

Virtual IOP can effectively address a variety of mental health concerns, including serious mental health conditions and co-occurring conditions. These are situations where people experience two or more mental health conditions at the same time.

At Charlie Health, we specialize in treating:

2) They use a variety of treatment modalities.

Virtual IOP for LGBTQIA+ people uses a variety of treatment modalities in group, individual, and family sessions, ensuring that people receive the best evidence-based care available. At Charlie Health, we offer:

3) The power of group connection.

Traditional weekly therapy is typically conducted one-on-one. The basis of LGBTQIA+-affirming virtual IOP, however, is group sessions, allowing people to heal together, build connections with others who understand their identity, and practice skills in real time. Centering treatment in group support means LGBTQIA+ clients can learn not only from the therapist but also from the experiences and insights shared by their fellow group members, fostering a sense of belonging and validation.

4) Flexible and accessible.

Virtual IOP for LGBTQIA+ people allows people to continue with daily life, like work or school. With flexible scheduling, including options at night and on the weekend, people don’t have to put life on pause to get the mental health treatment they need.

How do I know if Charlie Health’s virtual IOP is right for me or my LGBTQIA+ loved one?

Our LGBTQIA+-affirming virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an appropriate level of care for people who need more than once-weekly therapy to cope with serious mental health conditions, including gender dysphoria. Many of our clients have either recently discharged from a higher level of care (e.g., residential, inpatient, emergency room) or are seeking more support than traditional weekly talk therapy (outpatient).

While typical outpatient treatment involves one therapy session per week, our virtual IOP offers multiple hours of treatment per week. At Charlie Health, each client receives a customized treatment plan that includes three group sessions per week, one LGBTQIA+-affirming individual therapy session per week, and one family therapy session per week. We also offer psychiatric services as needed.

Different therapy modalities are used throughout sessions, creating a truly comprehensive treatment program.

Does Charlie Health accept insurance?

Yes — Charlie Health’s virtual IOP is in-network with
most major insurance providers including commercial plans and Medicaid (in states where IOP is covered). Please contact our Admissions Team to learn more about your plan’s specific coverage, or check out our Insurance page.

How do I sign up?

Fill out our quick online form or reach out to our Admissions Team directly at 1 (866) 671-5457 and get started with virtual IOP in as little as 24 hours.