Psychology Practice – Sexual Orientation and Gender Institute of Arizona

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Institute of Arizona (SOGIA) is a behavioral and mental health center founded by Dr. Joshua G. Kellison, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist. Two Arizona locations are maintained: Phoenix at 11811 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 3031 (85028), and Mesa at 1910 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 221 (85204). Dr. Kellison holds Florida telehealth licensure (#TPPY2482) and provides services to Florida-based clients through that channel. SOGIA is affiliated with the Evidence Based Therapy (EBT) Center of Arizona and holds BBB accreditation.

The clinical team includes Bingyu Xu (MA), Kailey Sullivan (BS), Qiyue (Q) Cai (MA), Riley Smelkinson (BS), and Malawa Gibbs (LAC). Doctoral trainees from Arizona State University, University of Arizona School of Medicine-Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University also participate in clinical training at the practice.

The practice specializes in serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and states that services are available to all people through the affiliated EBT Center of Arizona. Clinical offerings include individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Core modalities include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for adults, youth, and couples, gender-affirming services, gender evaluations, and support groups. An anger management group called “Be Brave” and an online parenting program are also offered.

Conditions addressed include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, impulse control, anger management, and parenting and family planning concerns. Sessions are available in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format combining both. A HIPAA-compliant telehealth system is in use for virtual appointments. The website notes that form submission via email is unencrypted, and clients are advised to use the contact phone number for sensitive communications. Insurance is accepted; specific plan details and self-pay fee information are available on the practice’s dedicated fees and insurance page. Phone extensions for individual clinicians are also available when calling the main number.

The practice can be reached by phone at 480-780-0278 or by email at admin@sogia.ebtaz.com. Specific office hours are not listed on the main page.

https://www.sogiaz.com/

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