Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use is more prevalent in LGBTQ+ communities, often as a response to minority stress, trauma, and isolation. Outspace offers judgment-free care that treats substance use and mental health together.
Most patients pay less than $30 per appointment.
What is Substance Use Disorders?
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition involving problematic use of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, opioids, or other substances. It frequently co-occurs with depression, PTSD, ADHD, and anxiety. Treating one without the other rarely works.
How it affects LGBTQ+ people
Higher rates of substance use in LGBTQ+ communities are driven by minority stress, bar culture as historically one of few safe social spaces, and self-medication of untreated mental health conditions. At Outspace, you do not have to hide your identity or your use to get care.
Our treatment approach
We offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol use disorder (naltrexone, acamprosate) and opioid use disorder (buprenorphine), alongside mental health treatment. We take a harm reduction approach and meet you where you are.
Getting Help Shouldn’t Be Hard.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consult
Tell us a little about yourself — no pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation.
Meet your psychiatrist
Connect with a licensed provider via video or in person in Texas.
Attend Weekly Sessions
Flexible, personalised psychiatric care tailored to your life.
Meet the People You’ll Actually Talk To.
Licensed. Experienced. Genuinely affirming. Our therapists bring both clinical expertise and real understanding of the LGBTQ+ community
Danielle Richardson
Therapy is often the first brave step toward healing—and I’m so proud of you for starting on that path. I believe deeply in the power of being seen, heard, and understood, especially in moments when life feels heavy, messy, or uncertain.
LCSW-S
Agha Hussain
I work best with clients who are feeling stuck—like something in life has shifted, and the tools that once worked just aren’t cutting it anymore. My ideal client is one who is going through a challenge in life that is causing them to feel stuck or regress in everyday functioning.
LPC, Clinical Director
Real Questions. Honest Answers.
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Yes. Research consistently shows higher rates across LGBTQ+ communities, primarily attributed to minority stress, trauma, and limited access to other coping resources.
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Substance use disorder involves a pattern of use causing significant impairment and loss of control. Many people use substances without meeting this threshold. A clinical evaluation helps clarify.
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Yes. We offer naltrexone and acamprosate for alcohol use disorder and buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
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Treating co-occurring mental health conditions often makes reducing substance use more manageable. We treat both simultaneously.
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Harm reduction focuses on reducing negative consequences of substance use without requiring abstinence. We support your goals, whether that means cutting back, stopping, or using more safely.
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Yes. These topics are common in LGBTQ+ communities and our providers discuss them openly and without judgment.
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Possibly. We evaluate your history carefully and consider non-stimulant options when appropriate. Untreated ADHD is itself a risk factor for substance use.
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Yes. All information is protected under HIPAA. Substance use history is not reported to anyone without your consent.