LGBTQIA+ Specialty Care

At The R.O.C. Center, LGBTQIA+ specialty care isn’t an add-on — it’s at the heart of what we do. Our affirming services are designed for all individuals navigating unique health journeys. We know the harm from being ignored, misgendered, or mistreated in healthcare. That’s why we built a new standard of sensitive care, where you’re seen, heard, and empowered. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment through online booking or by calling our New Orleans, Louisiana, or Houston, Texas, office. We offer comprehensive medical and psychological care for the LGBTQIA+ community.

What is LGBTQIA+ specialty care?

LGBTQIA+ care focuses on the highly personal and unique needs faced by people whose gender identity doesn’t match the gender assigned to them at birth.

At The R.O.C. Center, our affirmative and whole-person approach nurtures and treats each person’s mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being. No matter what service you need, your gender identity is honored and remains at the heart of your care.

We offer a range of LGBTQIA+ services, including:

• Gender-affirming primary care

• Gender-affirming hormone therapy

• Behavioral health support

• Trauma and crisis support

• Sexual and reproductive healthcare

• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, treatment, and prevention (DoxyPEP)

• HIV care, including prevention (PrEP) and long-term support

• Letters for name and gender ID changes

• Letters of recommendation for gender-confirmation surgery

Our team also provides referrals for surgery, fertility, cosmetic changes, voice therapy, and more.

Does LGBTQIA+ specialty care include mental health services?

Yes, LGBTQIA+ care at The R.O.C. Center includes mental health counseling. Our community is under an increasing barrage of social and legal barriers.

While some are confident about their gender identity, many struggle with gender dysphoria — mental and emotional distress when the sex assigned at birth doesn’t fit your gender identity.

At every age, LGBTQIA+ people face discrimination, oppression, violence, trauma, and housing insecurity. The National Center for PTSD reports that LGBTQIA+ individuals are four times more likely to experience violent assault compared to their cisgender peers.

For all these reasons and more, the LGBTQIA+ community has a high risk of developing mental health conditions, especially depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At The R.O.C. Center, we offer inclusive behavioral health services, including individual therapy, crisis response, and case management. Each person receives affirming care and personalized treatment for managing the full scope of mental health challenges.

Can LGBTQIA+ care help with coming out?

Coming out causes extreme anxiety, especially when it involves family and friends. We offer a safe way to explore your feelings and discuss the risks and benefits of coming out.

We’ll help you determine if you’re ready, plan the conversation, and prepare for the potential emotional fallout after facing your family, friends, or peers.

Anyone needing LGBTQIA+ care can depend on our gender-affirming, nonjudgmental team at The R.O.C. Center. Call the nearest office or schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.

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