Addiction recovery should be about healing—not hiding. Yet for many LGBTQ+ individuals, the path to sobriety is filled with barriers that have little to do with substances and everything to do with safety, stigma, and belonging.

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At Good Thoughts, we’re using virtual reality to change that.

Our platform creates secure, immersive, and anonymous spaces where LGBTQ+ clients can access group therapy and recovery support—free from judgment and fear.

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Why LGBTQ+ Individuals Face Extra Challenges in Recovery

Addiction isn’t just about dependency. It’s about trauma, shame, and the need for connection. LGBTQ+ people often experience:

• Higher rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD

• Rejection from family, faith communities, or cultural norms

• Isolation—especially in rural areas or places without LGBTQ-affirming providers

• Discomfort in traditional recovery settings, particularly those rooted in religious ideologies

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In small towns, even walking into a group therapy session can feel risky. You might be seen by a neighbor, a teacher, or a coworker—and for someone not yet “out,” that risk is too high.

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How VR Changes the Recovery Experience

Good Thoughts offers a new kind of recovery environment—one that’s private, protective, and personal.

Through customizable avatars and immersive group spaces, clients can attend therapy without ever revealing their identity:

• Anonymity offers protection for those not out to family, friends, or employers

• Avatars help reduce the fear of judgment and increase emotional openness

• Immersive VR presence fosters real connection—even from home

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Whether someone is out, questioning, or simply prefers privacy, Good Thoughts allows them to show up authentically—or anonymously—and still be seen and supported.

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Built for Safety and Belonging

We believe that healing happens in spaces that feel safe.

That’s why Good Thoughts equips providers and peer facilitators with tools to create inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming environments—without asking clients to explain, educate, or defend who they are.

Key features include:

• Inclusive avatars and customizable environments

• Private, at-home access—no travel or local stigma

• Reduced reliance on religious or community-based networks

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By removing social risks, we reduce early dropout and open new doors for consistent, long-term recovery.

 

Everyone Deserves a Safe Path to Healing

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Traditional systems haven’t always made room for LGBTQ+ voices. Good Thoughts does.

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Through immersive, secure virtual reality, we’re helping LGBTQ+ clients reclaim recovery on their terms—without judgment, exposure, or shame.

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Because everyone deserves a safe space to heal.

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