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Finding an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist
How to check before you start.
A therapist who understands LGBTQ+ lives can make a big difference.
Questions to ask
- Do you have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients?
- What training have you had on gender and sexuality?
- How would you approach my identity in our sessions?
Good signs
- They do not treat your identity as the problem
- They use the right language and pronouns
- They are curious without making you educate them
Warning signs
- Suggesting your sexuality or gender can or should be changed
- Making assumptions
- Being uncomfortable
You can stop seeing a therapist who does not feel right.
