LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group

inclusive, affirming support for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Looking for a space where you can just be yourself? Our LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group is open to all teens who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. This is a safe, confidential space to talk about what’s on your mind, share experiences, and connect with others who get it.

You’ll have a voice in shaping the group’s rules and vibe, so it feels right for everyone. Together, we’ll explore ways to handle the ups and downs of daily life, learning coping skills and strategies from different therapeutic approaches—all while supporting and respecting each other’s unique identities.

Come as you are. This is your space to be heard, supported, and part of a community that has your back.

Group Information

WHEN:

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
October 1 – November 19, 2025


WHERE:

Mala’s Plymouth Office
632 N. MILL ST.
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

WHO:

Teens ages 14-18 years old who identify with the LGBTQ+ community


COST:

$85/session, or billed through BCBS or Aetna Insurance

What Our LGBTQ+ Support Group Offers

  • Weekly 90-minute group sessions led by licensed clinicians with lived experience as part of this community.

  • A supportive peer group where teens feel seen, heard, and build community.

  • Evidenced-based coping skills for navigating life’s difficulties through the lens of an LGBTQ+ perspective.

  • Trauma-informed and neurodiversity affirming approaches for participants of the LGBTQ+ community.


Why Choose Mala?

  • Multidisciplinary support from therapists, psychologists, and medical providers

  • Deep expertise in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and survivors of trauma

  • Emphasis on connection, safety, and skill-building

  • Culturally responsive and neurodiversity affirming care

  • In-network with BCBS & Aetna, and private pay accepted

Meet Your Facilitators

Jelanie Bowie, MS, TLLP, BCaBA, LABA

Caleb Bonno, BA