A Holistic Mental Health Organization for Our Queer Community

A colorful gradient background with a quote about mental health and resilience, the logo of Releasing the Phoenix at the top, and a small illustration of a phoenix in the bottom right corner. The quote is by Sage Nestler and discusses struggles with mental health, suicidal ideation, and the importance of support and resources.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Founded by Sage Nestler, MSW, in 2019

Releasing the Phoenix became a full-scale queer mental health organization in 2025

We provide holistic mental health care centered around the unique experiences of the queer community.

Some services our organization provides, include:

  • Mental health management in the current hostile political climate.

  • Access to crisis, mental health, and other resources for queer folks.

  • Facilitated low-cost and free support groups that address a variety of topics, while fostering community, connection, and mutual understanding.

  • Referrals to trusted mental health and medical professionals, as well as specialized services - such as lawyers, food assistance, etc.

  • Individual and group coaching, with an emphasis on integrating alternative with traditional healing methods tailored for each person and group, including:

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Bibliotherapy

      • Horror for anxiety, phobia, and trauma

      • Romance/Erotica for exploring sexuality and sex through a safe format

    • Therapeutic Art Coaching & Journaling

    • Nature Therapy

    • Music Therapy

  • Articles and interviews that address mental health from professionals and those with lived experience.

  • Advocacy and continuing education initiatives for health professions. Our goal is to reduce stigma surrounding highlight stigmatized conditions, including:

    • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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