Gender-Affirming Therapy in Salt Lake City and Millcreek
Navigating a gender transition can be complex, especially with the discrimination and gate-keeping that often occurs. Arches Healing and Growth is committed to being a safe, compassionate, and affirming space for your journey. We want to celebrate you and focus on the new levels of joy waiting for you as you embrace your most authentic self.
As a transgender-owned practice, we make gender-affirming therapy a top priority. Gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming folks should be uplifting. Our team of licensed therapists is here to support and encourage you at every point on the gender spectrum.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Arches Healing & Growth, we provide compassionate, affirming care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. As a transgender-owned practice, we support clients navigating gender identity, dysphoria, relationships, religious trauma, and social or medical transitions. Our goal is to create a supportive space where you can explore your identity and embrace your authentic self at your own pace.
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Yes! We provide evaluations and letters of support for gender-affirming surgeries, including top and bottom surgery, and documentation for legal gender marker changes when clinically appropriate. Our evaluations are guided by WPATH Standards of Care and tailored to your individual needs. We also offer support before and after surgery, helping you navigate the emotional and practical aspects of your transition.
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Insurance does not cover this service. Insurance companies generally do not cover gender-affirming care letters because they are considered administrative documentation rather than a medically necessary mental health treatment service. Although the process involves a clinical evaluation and professional assessment, insurance typically does not reimburse providers for preparing letters of support for gender-affirming medical procedures.
At Arches Healing & Growth, we offer this service at a flat fee of $175, which includes the evaluation, any necessary assessments, and preparation of the letter. This fee is self-pay and is not billed to insurance. Insurance coverage for clinical documentation is different from coverage for medical or mental health treatment.
Our primary goal is providing a safe space for you. We’re here to support you as you explore your identity and cope with dysphoria. Whether you’re just beginning the journey or already managing the stress and family complications that can arise. Many trans folks experience religious trauma and other barriers, and you don’t have to make this journey alone.