A Holistic Mental Health Organization for Our Queer Community

Founded by Sage Nestler, MSW, in 2019

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

We provide holistic mental health care centered on the unique experiences of the queer community. We also specialize in education and advocacy for highly stigmatized conditions.

Education, Myth Busting, and Advocacy for Highly Stigmatized Conditions

Current specialties:

Our initiatives include training and support for:

  • Professionals

  • Families

  • Loved ones

  • Caregivers & Support People

Some services we offer:

Essential Links

A group of diverse people stacking their hands together, showing unity and teamwork.
Close-up of person's hands typing on a laptop keyboard with a book and smartphone nearby, on a wooden table.
Watercolor painting of two orange elephant-shaped handprints facing each other with a red heart between them.
Three signs attached to a chain-link fence behind bushes and trees. The signs read, from left to right: 'DON'T GIVE UP,' 'YOU ARE NOT ALONE,' and 'YOU MATTER.'

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