AFFIRM for LGBTQ+ Youth

AFFIRM Youth is an affirmative evidence-based group designed to help LGBTQ+ youth manage stress. As an intervention based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), AFFIRM:

• Supports youth mental health
• Teaches coping skills
• Builds on the strengths of group participants

AFFIRM Youth addresses stressors that LGBTQ+ youth encounter in school and community settings (e.g., bullying, discrimination) and helps them develop effective coping skills that support healthy behaviors and foster well-being.

• Clinician: Emma Woodward, PhD
• Dates Coming Soon: Please fill out the Request an Appointment form to learn more.
• Time: 5:30pm—6:30pm EST
• Participants: Ages 14–17
• Location: In-Person, 8 sessions – Child Mind Institute, NYC
• Cost: $2,000
• Notes: We are offering an optional, single-session meeting for parents of teens enrolled in the group on Wednesday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm EST. This session will take place after the final teen group session and is designed to provide parents with an overview of the skills and strategies their teens have learned. It will also offer guidance on how parents can support their teens’ ongoing progress and well-being. This is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions and gain insights into the program’s goals and how they can reinforce these at home. Participation is entirely optional but highly encouraged.

• Clinician: Helene Omansky, LCSW
• Dates Coming Soon: Please fill out the Request an Appointment form to learn more.
• Time: 5:30pm—6:30pm PST
• Participants: Ages 14–17
• Location: In-Person, 8 sessions – Child Mind Institute, San Mateo
• Cost: $2,000
• Notes: We are offering an optional, single-session meeting for parents of teens enrolled in the group on Thursday, April 3rd at 5:30 pm PST. This session will take place after the final teen group session and is designed to provide parents with an overview of the skills and strategies their teens have learned. It will also offer guidance on how parents can support their teens’ ongoing progress and well-being. This is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions and gain insights into the program’s goals and how they can reinforce these at home. Participation is entirely optional but highly encouraged.