Element Q Healing Center

Element Q Healing Center Element Q Healing Center is an LGBTQ+ Mental Health PHP/IOP program located in San Diego, CA, owned and operated by the team at Monima Behavioral Health.

OUR STORY

Those who came before us—the courageous, the resilient, the ones who fought tirelessly for the rights and recognition the LGBTQ+ community holds today. They endured, they resisted, they carried the weight of progress on their shoulders. Their strength laid the foundation for a brighter future. Today, we stand on that foundation, inspired by their courage and fueled by a vision of gentle

ness, healing, and transformation. Element Q Healing is a place where trauma is met with care, where identities are celebrated, and where stories are reclaimed. We are a team committed to social justice, restorative healing, and individualized care. We work to honor each person’s journey while creating space for growth, connection, and renewal. Through identity, gender, and cultural affirming practices, and trauma-focused care, we help clients not only find their voice but embrace the power within it. Element Q Healing is a place where being seen and heard is not a privilege but a promise. OUR SERVICES

PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)

PHP is the highest level of care offered, providing over 30 hours of weekly treatment. This program is intentionally designed for LGBTQIA+ community members ready for a deep dive into change. Most clients take a leave of absence from work, school, or daily routines to fully commit themselves to healing. IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program)

IOP is designed specifically for clients ready for level of support above traditional once-per-week therapy, or as a steppingstone between a full-time recovery program – such as PHP or residential treatment- and returning to their daily routines full-time.

"I had such a wonderful experience at Element Q. It was very affirming to be in a space that is distinctly LGBTQIA+. I f...
05/04/2026

"I had such a wonderful experience at Element Q. It was very affirming to be in a space that is distinctly LGBTQIA+. I felt like I could bring all the parts of myself to the table. I feel grateful that I was able to be in a program that blends process, psycho education, somatics, and acupuncture/Chinese medicine. It felt very balanced. The staff are all empathic, kind, and compassionate. The bonds that I built with the other clients were deep and long lasting. I highly recommend this program."

— Element Q Alumni

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Choosing your own healing takes real courage.You're worth it. 🧡🌐 elementqhealingcenter.com
04/29/2026

Choosing your own healing takes real courage.

You're worth it. 🧡

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04/28/2026

In many treatment spaces, if you want a therapist who truly understands your lived experience, you may not have options.

At Element Q, you do.

Dr. Shannon Franklin, Director of Clinical Training, shares why every clinician here is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, with both specialized training AND the lived experience to match.

That's the difference between LGBTQ+-friendly and LGBTQ+-specific care.

Ready to work with a team that sees you?

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This is what LGBTQIA+-specific care actually looks like. ✨🌈A group therapy room built for community and connection—and b...
04/22/2026

This is what LGBTQIA+-specific care actually looks like. ✨🌈

A group therapy room built for community and connection—and behind that green curtain? Our gender euphoria closet; available for all clients to use anytime.

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04/21/2026

This week on the Element Q Podcast, we were thrilled to welcome Brittany Leach, Marketing Director at Gossip Grill in San Diego, for a conversation about the journey of healing, sobriety, and self-discovery within the LGBTQ+ community.

Brittany shares her personal story of stepping away from alcohol, confronting the feelings she'd been suppressing, and rediscovering joy in its most authentic form.

With over 17 years at Gossip Grill, Brittany has helped shape one of the most inclusive and community-driven spaces in San Diego.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why sobriety can initially feel harder, not easier
• How identity shifts when you remove coping mechanisms
• The role of community in healing and transformation
• Why compassion is the key to personal and collective growth
• How moments of joy signal true emotional recovery

🎧 Listen to the full episode at elementqpodcast.com

Worth every step.🧡📞 858-943-7024 | elementqhealingcenter.com
04/15/2026

Worth every step.

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The art in our space says a lot about who we are.At Element Q, you're not just welcome—you're celebrated.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📞 858-...
04/14/2026

The art in our space says a lot about who we are.

At Element Q, you're not just welcome—you're celebrated.

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April is  —a time to understand how alcohol misuse impacts individuals, families, and communities.For the LGBTQIA+ commu...
04/08/2026

April is —a time to understand how alcohol misuse impacts individuals, families, and communities.

For the LGBTQIA+ community, the risks are real and often go unaddressed. Affirming, culturally specific support can make all the difference.

Whether you're recognizing signs in yourself or someone you love, resources are available.

🔗 samhsa.gov/alcohol
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04/07/2026

Your child is still figuring it out, too.

This week on the Element Q Podcast, TJ Woodward sits down with Heather Hester, speaker, author of "Parenting with Pride," and host of the award-winning "More Human. More Kind." podcast to talk about what it really looks like to show up for your LGBTQ+ child.

Do research. Ask the clarifying questions. Just don't put the weight of your learning on your child's shoulders.

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There's a reason we named this room Divine. 🪷Trauma lives in the body. In this space, holistic modalities like acupunctu...
04/01/2026

There's a reason we named this room Divine. 🪷

Trauma lives in the body. In this space, holistic modalities like acupuncture, cupping, and more work alongside your clinical care to regulate your nervous system and treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

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Today and every day, we see you. We celebrate you. We stand with you.Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility. ...
03/31/2026

Today and every day, we see you. We celebrate you. We stand with you.
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility. 🏳️‍⚧️

Each year on March 31st, we celebrate the lives, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-nonconforming people, and recommit to showing up every day after.

At Element Q, trans identities are never something to hide—they're always something to celebrate.

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3750 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA
92111

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