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This chapter focuses on LGBTQ-affirmative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including where it came from, how it was developed, and how it can help to address some of the specific stressors an LGBTQ person might face. It introduces the concept of LGBTQ-related stress and the role that it can play in the emotional experiences of LGBTQ people. It also explores the rationale for LGBTQ-affirmative CBT, which is designed for LGBTQ people who are currently experiencing uncomfortable emotions that over time can cause depression, anxiety, and related emotions and behaviors that cause distress. The chapter describes LGBTQ-affirmative CBT as a mental health treatment created for LGBTQ people by LGBTQ people. This treatment is based on CBT that has a particular focus on helping people better understand and respond to their emotional experiences. |
