Holistic Mental Health for Our Queer Community

  • Mission Statement

    To provide a holistic and affirming mental health and wellness space with education, training, and services for queer folx and professionals.

    We hold a unique view on holistic mental health that honors the queer experience and intersectionality, while using our lived experiences to meet you where you are at.

My name is Sage Nestler, MSW

I am Founder & CEO of Releasing the Phoenix.

I am also a disabled, queer creative living with multiple mental and physical illnesses.

Pairing lived with professional experience guides my work

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What We Offer

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For Professionals

Consultation for Leaders and Mental Health Professionals/Organizations

  • Including compassionate ways to address intersectionality

Queer Affirming Training

  • For mental health professionals, including therapists

Education and Advocacy for Highly Stigmatized Conditions for:

  • Mental health professionals and social workers

    • Certifications and continuing education

Current specialties:

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For LGBTQ+ Individuals, Families, & Communities

Preventative Mental Health Education

  • For individuals, families, and communities

Mental Health and Wellness Coaching Programs

  • with an emphasis on integrating traditional therapeutic tools with creative methods, such as bibliotherapy

  • One-On-One, Group, and Self-Led options are available

Low-Cost and Free Peer Support Groups

  • For queer individuals and their loved ones

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For All

Articles & Education on Mental Illness, Health, and LGBTQ+ Concerns

  • Including interviews with mental health professionals and those with lived experience

LGBTQ+ Resource Directory

  • With approved safe resources by Sage Nestler, MSW across a variety of needs

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