Your Mental Health Journey Starts Here

Journey to a Trauma Informed Life, LLC began in July 2019 and quickly grew from 3 founding clinicians to over 12 mental health clinicians in 3 locations. We understand the mental health concerns of Black, Brown and People of Color. And we at Journey celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Our staff support those who are exploring their gender identity and sexual orientation. Here Refugees and Immigrants can find safety and trauma-focused treatments for their long journey. Because we embrace those on the road to recovery we help you reduce the harm of substance addiction. Our staff know the pain of loss and trauma, and can guide you through to a new place of hope. Because we see you as unique, we travel along with those who are neuro-divergent and differently abled at your pace.

Journey to a Trauma Informed Life is a diverse family of trained professionals, each bringing their own experiences to create a culturally competent environment. For instance, here you can connect with a Black therapist, an LGBTQ+ therapist, a New American therapist and a therapist aligned with your lived experience. In addition, you can work with a guide who is trained in EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT, IFS , Mindfulness, Reiki or other evidence-based practices. Above all, we want you to know we are here to help you heal from PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and other symptoms of traumatic stress.

We have 3 locations* in Erie, PA – 2230 W. 8th Street, 1001 State Street and 3104 State Street. Our 3104 State Street location is housed in the Central Outreach Wellness Center, a health clinic dedicated to the needs of the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, HIV+ communities. Or, your clinician can also meet with you through a secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Greater Erie Alliance for Equality sponsors monthly in-person* and virtual events for LGBTQ+ youth. Journey staff – Malinda Luthey, Angelica Spraggins, and Eric Reiche host monthly art wellness studios, chat ‘n’ chill sessions, and other educational and social events. We are also here to support parents and caregivers, educators and schools, and mental health professionals and agencies working with youth. We offer a caregiver support group, consulting and training. Contact Malinda Luthey for more information.