What is LGBTQ inclusive therapy?
What is LGBTQ inclusive therapy and how it can help?
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LGBTQ-inclusive therapy is tailored to the unique needs and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. This specialized approach is all about affirming and validating the client’s gender identity and/or sexuality, so they feel safe and seen while they’re in therapy. It also addresses the specific challenges and stressors LGBTQ+ people face, such as discrimination, societal stigma, or a lack of acceptance from family. LGBTQ-inclusive therapists often undergo special training in order to be able to support their clients in all of these areas, so this type of therapy can be especially effective and helpful for LGBTQ+ folks.
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If you’re looking for an LGBTQ-inclusive therapist, start by searching the internet. Oftentimes therapists who are LGBTQ+ friendly advertise as such, and this information can be found on their websites, or on websites specifically hosting LGBTQ+-friendly therapists. When you’re scheduling a consultation with a therapist, you can also ask them if they have experience working with LGBTQ+ folks, if this population presents any difficulties for them, and what their general approach is to working with LGBTQ+ folks.
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