Group Therapy
QTBIPOC Group
Online
Wednesdays
6:00PM – 7:00PM
A therapeutic space for queer and transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) to process their experiences.
Navigating life at the intersection of multiple identities—especially those that are historically marginalized—can be challenging and even traumatic, yet can also bring deep strength, connection, and joy. In what ways do our identities bring meaning and pride into our lives and our sense of self? How do we move through healing? How can story telling and shared meaning making awaken authenticity without performance? This group aims to provide mutual support, share coping skills, build safe and affirming community, and find belonging for every unique part of your whole Self. Facilitated by IHI Staff Therapist Fatima Aamir, LMHC-LP.
Cost: Free
Meet your therapist
Fatima Aamir, LMHC-LP
She/Her
I create a therapeutic space where self-exploration, healing, and empowerment come together.
Meet your therapist
Fatima Aamir, LMHC-LP
She/Her
I create a therapeutic space where self-exploration, healing, and empowerment come together.
FAQ
Any Questions?
What is affirming care?
Affirming care therapy creates a space where people can explore their experiences openly while recognizing the real impact that stigma, discrimination, and social inequities can have on mental health. It is the foundation of our care.
Shouldn’t all LGBTQ+ therapy be affirming?
Ideally, yes. But LGBTQ+ identities are not always recognized and affirmed as part of the rich diversity of human experience.
Can you tell me more about the treatments you offer?
- Identity exploration: Sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and coming out (at any stage of life)
- Mental health: Depression, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, phobias, stress, PTSD and trauma, substance abuse
- Stress: Navigating systemic discrimination, microaggressions, and identity trauma
- Relationships of all types: Navigating interpersonal, intimacy, and communication challenges
- Family and relationships: LGBTQ+ parenting, family-building, and youth advocacy
- Relationship models and structures: Specialized care for individuals in non-traditional relationship styles, including polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
- Dedicated therapy groups: Centering on Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, trauma recovery, PTSD, depression, couples communication, divorce and separation, and other life transitions
What are examples of the kinds of questions you help people answer?
We engage with broader issues of identity, transition, mental health, coming out, queer relationships, and navigating polyamory. But we also understand and celebrate what makes every person different, helping address questions as diverse as:
- How do I get divorced as a queer person with kids?
- How do I deal with the myriad challenges of “second adolescence” in adulthood?
- Can you provide guideposts as I transition, navigate surgeries, manage my expectations, and work through relationships with family and friends?
- How and where do I put natural feelings of anger and frustration as I navigate the lived experience of a queer person?
Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+ to receive services?
While many of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, our services are open to anyone seeking affirming, culturally responsive care.
I'm underinsured. Can you help?
We’re here for you. Our cash rates are less than half the average cost of therapy in NYC. You can learn more about our insurance, fee, and care options here.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes, we offer in-person and virtual therapy options for clients located in New York State. Availability varies by therapist.