Queer Asterisk

Queer Asterisk is a mental health therapeutic services center guided by queer and transgender leadership that is rooted in community. Our diverse and affirming environment is dedicated to the exploration and transformation of identity, relationships, and emotional experience within the context of a shifting society. Through counseling services, peer mentorship, community programs and educational training, we strive to improve the mental health and safety of LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and families.

Founded in Boulder in 2016 by Naropa University graduates Sorin Thomas and Brett Adamek, Queer Asterisk is a team of queer and trans therapists and educators serving the LGBTQ+ communities. Education regarding the needs of this community is not typically included in the training medical professionals, creating a lack of access to LGBTQ+ aware/competent mental/behavioral health care. Queer Asterisk eliminates the fears that our community often face in seeking care by providing a safe space and affirmation of gender identity and sexuality.  Additionally, our community groups provide space for folks who feel isolated to build connections within the community. As a nonprofit with revenues generated through clients covered by insurance or able to pay out of pocket, we can provide reduced and no cost services to community members without access to paid services. Despite gains around accessibility and informed care, the need for affordable care remains higher than our capacity to provide it.

Queer Asterisk provides mental health and program services through a queer and trans lens to queer, trans and non-binary folx along Colorado's front range, focusing on LGBTQ youth and their families. Donate today to ensure continuing affordability of all our services. Thank you for making a difference.