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.

Ancient practice, modern care. 🧡Cupping is one of the many ways we support the body's healing alongside the mind at Elem...
09/11/2026

Ancient practice, modern care. 🧡

Cupping is one of the many ways we support the body's healing alongside the mind at Element Q Healing.

"The team at Element Q has created a beautiful and much needed space for LGBTQ individuals seeking outpatient mental hea...
09/10/2026

"The team at Element Q has created a beautiful and much needed space for LGBTQ individuals seeking outpatient mental health treatment.

Their approach is thoughtful, client-centered, and consistently reflects their commitment to quality care.

Their dedication truly makes a difference and allows me to confidently refer clients to their program knowing they’ll be in great hands!"

— Trusted Community Partner

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Staff Spotlight: Katie Noder, Admissions Coordinator 📞🤍The first call is often the hardest one. ✨Katie, Admissions Coord...
09/04/2026

Staff Spotlight: Katie Noder, Admissions Coordinator 📞🤍

The first call is often the hardest one. ✨

Katie, Admissions Coordinator for Monima Wellness and Element Q, meets people right there. Every call is handled with compassion, patience, and care, making people feel heard and supported from the very first hello.

"I’ve referred several clients to Element Q and have been very pleased with both the clinical outcomes and the collabora...
09/03/2026

"I’ve referred several clients to Element Q and have been very pleased with both the clinical outcomes and the collaborative process. The staff are attuned to the realities faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and are excellent at maintaining thoughtful communication with outside providers when appropriate.

In particular, Dr. Shannon Franklin has been instrumental in bridging my clients into Element Q’s services and ensuring they are connected with the level of care they need. Clients consistently describe feeling affirmed in their identities and supported in doing deeper trauma and recovery work.

Element Q has become a trusted resource in the community."

— Trusted Community Partner

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We're honored to share that Element Q Healing Center has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 🏳️‍...
08/26/2026

We're honored to share that Element Q Healing Center has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 🏳️‍🌈

This recognition speaks to the work our team does every day, providing LGBTQIA+-specific mental health, trauma, and substance use treatment in San Diego. Care built by and for the community it serves.

Learn more at elementqhealingcenter.com

"I had such a wonderful experience at Element Q. It was very affirming to be in a space that is distinctly LGBTQIA+. I f...
08/19/2026

"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

Being unapologetically yourself takes courage. 🧡✨
08/05/2026

Being unapologetically yourself takes courage. 🧡

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3750 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA
92111

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