Business Details
13 Years
experience
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Therapy Services in Philadelphia
Founded in 2013, Emerge Wellness is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated therapy practice dedicated to facilitating profound healing and personal growth. Our practice is rooted in safety, choice, trustworthiness, and empowerment, ensuring a respectful and supportive therapeutic environment. All therapists identify as part of the queer community, bringing intersectional perspectives to their work. We specialize in trauma-informed, mind-body approaches to care, addressing issues like gender transition, coming out, societal oppression, and relationship dynamics. Our team prioritizes ongoing education to deliver the highest standard of care.We offer virtual services exclusively to Pennsylvania residents, with sliding scale options available. By focusing on holistic wellness, we help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community ensures clients need not explain their identities or relationships. We welcome diverse relationship structures, including polyamorous and non-traditional formats. Through personalized therapy, we empower individuals, couples, and families to achieve lasting mental health improvements.
Services
Adult Therapy
Relational Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Mind-Body Therapy
Gender Transition Support
Coming Out Assistance
Life Transitions Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We are an LGBTQ+ owned and operated practice with all queer-identifying therapists
- Our therapists use a trauma-informed, mind-body approach to holistic wellness
- We offer a sliding scale for accessibility
- All therapists engage in ongoing continuing education
- We specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and non-traditional relationships
Services
Adult Therapy
Specialized mental health support for LGBTQ+ adults exploring sexual identity, gender expression, and systemic oppression impacts. Our trauma-informed approach addresses depression, anxiety, and life transitions while honoring intersectional identities. Therapists create safe spaces for clients to develop coping strategies and build self-acceptance through evidence-based techniques.
Relational Therapy
Therapy focused on improving relationship dynamics for couples, triads, and family systems. We support polyamorous and non-traditional relationship structures through communication skill-building and conflict resolution strategies. Sessions help partners develop deeper understanding while addressing unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ relationships and gender-diverse families.
Gender Transition Support
Comprehensive support for individuals pursuing medical gender transition, including letter writing services and emotional preparation. Therapists provide guidance through identity exploration, social transition processes, and family dynamics. Our approach integrates mind-body techniques to address transition-related stress and build resilience during this transformative journey.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using EMDR and mindfulness-based interventions. We address complex trauma from childhood experiences, systemic oppression, and identity-based discrimination. Therapists help clients reprocess distressing memories while developing grounding techniques to restore emotional regulation and improve daily functioning for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Coming Out Support
Guidance through the coming out process for individuals navigating self-discovery and social disclosure. We address anxiety and safety concerns related to revealing LGBTQ+ identity to family, friends, or colleagues. Therapists provide tools for building support networks and developing resilience against potential rejection or discrimination.
People
Lucas Dangler
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
EMDR-trained therapist specializing in trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ individuals. Uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to address depression, anxiety, and identity development. Holds dual degrees in Cognitive Science and Mental Health Counseling.
Rainbow-Wolf Sabin
Licensed Social Worker
Social worker with expertise in queer and trans communities. Combines psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches to address depression, anxiety, and identity exploration. Holds MSW and Gender Studies certificate from University of Pennsylvania.
Jesse Braff
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Supports clients through life transitions using coping skills and self-expression techniques. Specializes in trauma, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ identity issues. Focuses on building confidence and resilience through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
Do you accept insurance for therapy services?
No, we do not accept insurance. However, we offer a sliding scale based on income to ensure accessible care for all clients.
Are your therapists part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Yes, all our therapists identify as LGBTQ+. This ensures clients receive care from professionals who understand queer experiences without needing to explain their identities.
What therapy formats do you offer?
We currently provide virtual therapy sessions only. This allows us to maintain accessibility while adhering to Pennsylvania licensing requirements for remote services.
Do you work with non-traditional relationship structures?
Yes, we welcome polyamorous, kinky-identified, and other non-traditional relationship formats. Our relational therapy supports diverse partnership dynamics and communication needs.
What areas do you serve?
We accept clients residing anywhere in Pennsylvania for our virtual therapy services. Our practice maintains Pennsylvania licensing compliance for remote mental health care.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online contact form to connect with our Intake Coordinator. We respond within 24 hours to discuss your needs and match you with an appropriate therapist.
