LGBTQ Addiction Treatment

At ICS, we offer both individual, family, and group addiction and mental health counseling services to the Seattle-area community. 

Our approach focuses on integrative treatment options that combine overall wellness tools along with teaching evidence-based behavioral and cognitive skills that aid in your recovery journey.

We understand that individualized treatment and building a personalized set of coping practices is essential in sustainable, long-term success in your recovery. That’s why we educate our clients with adaptable skills that align with your personal values, and that’s especially the case for our LGBTQIA+ clients.

““ICS saved my life! Very thankful for the treatment I have received.””
— Anabel

Supporting the Seattle LGBTQIA+ Community

From our relaxed Fremont office, we proudly support the diverse and vibrant LGBTQIA+ population of Seattle and the surrounding area. 

Around 36% of our current clients identify as part of this community, with this number continuing to grow thanks to our reputation for welcoming and inclusive treatment options.

The counselors at ICS are here to provide you with highly individualized outpatient care. Our clinical practices are complemented by evidence-based research and mindfulness-focused wellbeing support. This whole-health approach includes elements of:

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • An understanding of the neurobiology behind addiction

  • Value clarification 

  • Goal setting

  • Cognitive and behavioral skills

  • Mindfulness-based recovery skills

  • Nutrition and health promotion

  • Relapse prevention techniques

Our team are all SUDP-licensed addiction professionals in Washington State, with dual certifications in both addiction and mental health counseling to provide expert treatment curriculums and practices.

The ICS private practice in Fremont offers a community-focused setting, with convenient office hours to suit both working professionals and those who may work a less conventional schedule. 

We ensure that nobody “falls through the cracks” in a system that can sometimes be frustrating and complicated, particularly for those seeking specialist treatment that accounts for your unique situation. 

If you have experienced prejudice or bias when seeking healthcare in the past, the team at ICS is here to provide a safe environment for you to pursue a successful recovery. 

Understanding Your Specific Concerns

While substance use and mental health disorders can occur in every population and impact individuals from various backgrounds, these issues disproportionately impact the LGBTQ+ community. 

A 2020 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that around 41% of sexual minority adults reported marijuana usage within the past 12 months compared to roughly 18% of the overall adult population. 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found in 2022 also found that those in the LGBTQIA+ community were two to three times more likely to have used illicit drugs within the last year than those who do not identify as part of this population. Binge alcohol usage was also reported as more prevalent for those identifying as LGBTQ+.

We understand that the underlying causes of substance use disorder are unique to every individual. For those in the LGBTQIA+ community, this can include trauma related to:

  • Social stigma, abuse, or discrimination related to your gender identity or sexual orientation

  • Coming out or transitioning

  • Familial rejection

  • Internalized homophobia or negative feelings towards the LGBTQ+ community

  • Events that have occurred in your life prior to your substance use disorder

  • Existing mental health disorders

Feeling safe, cared for, and understood is an essential part of your recovery process. That’s why we work with you to provide both education and practical coping tools for managing and overcoming emotional discomfort and thoughts that may disrupt your road to recovery. 

By integrating flexible treatment options that align with your personal values, ICS provides the necessary support you need for relapse prevention and long term recovery success.

Inclusive LGBT Counseling

Our team of clinicians come from diverse backgrounds and understand that navigating therapy as part of the LGBTQ+ community can be particularly challenging. 

At ICS, we offer a safe and inclusive space for those who identify as part of this community and may have felt judged or been misunderstood in other therapeutic settings.

We value the collaborative relationships we build with our clients that help us deliver the highest quality care as part of our Recovery Advocate approach. The ICS counselors are highly skilled practitioners who are passionate about supporting you in your drug or alcohol recovery. 

Every member of the team maintains a deep commitment to professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality throughout your unique and individual journey.

Take Your First Steps to Recovery

Working with an inclusive and safe drug and alcohol treatment program that respects and supports who you are as a complex, unique person is a significant milestone in moving towards living a sober life.

When you’re looking for an LGBTQ therapist in Seattle, you can feel confident that the ICS clinicians that acknowledge, welcome, accept, and affirm your identity as part of your recovery process.

We invite you to learn more about us, our approach, payment options, and how to schedule an appointment at our Seattle counseling office.