LK Psychotherapy adds LGBTQIA+ assessment and Indigenous trauma recovery services

LK Psychotherapy, a virtual practice serving clients across Ontario, has launched a free online LGBTQIA+ assessment and is spotlighting Indigenous trauma recovery services during Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month. The expansion aims to make identity-affirming, trauma-informed care easier to access statewide.

Why it matters: - LK Psychotherapy is expanding access to identity-affirming mental health support for LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous clients across Ontario. - The new tools and services are designed to help people identify minority stress, trauma and related mental health needs sooner. - The practice offers care virtually, which broadens reach for people who may face geographic, cultural or privacy barriers to treatment.

What happened: - LK Psychotherapy launched a free online assessment for LGBTQIA+ individuals on its website. - The practice is also highlighting its Indigenous trauma recovery services during Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month. - Founder and lead clinician Lethicia Foadjo, MSW, RSW, leads the virtual Ontario practice. - LK Psychotherapy serves clients throughout Ontario.

The details: - The LGBTQIA+ assessment is brief and private. - The tool is intended to help users explore whether identity-based stress is affecting their mental health. - The assessment looks at minority stress, identity pressures and relationship challenges. - LK Psychotherapy says the tool points users toward appropriate support options. - The practice welcomed a new trans male therapist this month. - The therapist’s clinical focus includes identity exploration, trauma recovery, relationship concerns and life transitions for LGBTQIA+ clients. - LK Psychotherapy provides dedicated Indigenous trauma recovery services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients. - Those services address historical and intergenerational trauma while honoring each client’s cultural identity and personal experiences. - More information is available at the Indigenous trauma recovery page. - LK Psychotherapy also offers individual, couples, family and specialized trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, burnout, grief, relationship challenges and major life transitions. - The practice has expanded educational resources on its website, including self-assessment tools for common mental health concerns.

Between the lines: - The launch points to growing demand for therapy that reflects clients’ identities and lived experiences. - Virtual delivery can make specialized care more accessible, especially for people who want discretion or live outside major urban centers. - The timing around Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month signals an emphasis on visibility, community relevance and year-round care rather than one-off messaging.

What's next: - LK Psychotherapy says it will keep building a diverse team so more clients feel seen, understood and supported. - The practice is positioning its website as a starting point for self-assessment and service discovery. - The clinic says support is available for people navigating trauma, identity-related concerns, cultural challenges or major life changes.

The bottom line: - LK Psychotherapy is using virtual care, new screening tools and specialized trauma services to widen access for Ontario clients seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming and Indigenous-informed mental health support.