The Queer Therapist Network (QTN) offers professionally focused Peer-Led Consultation Groups designed to foster growth, reduce professional isolation, and strengthen our community's clinical practice.
These groups are rooted in the values of mutual respect, confidentiality, ethical practice, and emotional support. They provide a dedicated space for licensed mental health professionals to discuss the complexities of their work, gain clinical insight, navigate ethical dilemmas, and receive identity-affirming support from colleagues who understand the nuances of working within the LGBTQIA+ community.
NOTE: This program is focused on peer support and professional development, and it does not constitute clinical supervision or oversight.
Participants retain full responsibility for their clinical decisions.
Program Focus & Benefits
❋ Clinical Insight
Gain and provide feedback on challenging cases, best practices, and therapeutic resources.
❋ Ethical Practice
Navigate complex ethical dilemmas with peer support.
❋ Professional Growth
Deepen clinical insight and professional development.
❋ Community & Support
Reduce professional isolation and receive emotional support from a network of fellow queer-identifying clinicians.
Next Steps:
How To Participate
We are currently developing and scheduling our next consultation group cohorts, with a next cohort starting in February 2026.
To ensure a safe, ethical, and productive environment, all interested members must complete our registration process.
Register: Complete the online registration form.
Verification & Agreements: The form includes a license verification step, a detailed review of group expectations, and a waiver of liability.
Confirmation: Once registered and verified, you will receive a calendar invitation for the scheduled sessions with a request to RSVP for attendance tracking.
Please watch your email and the QTN Listserv for announcements on the dates and registration link for our next cohort.
Who Can Join?
Participation is restricted to licensed mental health clinicians (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) who are also registered members of the Queer Therapist Network. This structure ensures a high level of peer expertise and a shared foundation of ethical practice.
The structure of our consultation groups is designed for active and consistent engagement to build a strong cohort experience:
Format: Drop-in, virtual meetings held via Google Meet.
Frequency: Typically meet once every other Friday morning (e.g., 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM).
Duration: Each cohort runs for eight total sessions.
Capacity: Registration is capped at a maximum of 15 individuals to ensure an intimate and impactful discussion environment.
Commitment: Participants are asked to commit to attending a minimum of 4 out of 7 scheduled sessions.