Supporting clients in the LGBTQIA+ community through affirming therapy

Linda Childers

June 8, 2022
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While many adults experience anxiety and depression, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) said those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) are twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience depression and anxiety disorders. A relatively new modality, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, works to help clients accept and embrace who they are. Unlike LGBTQIA+-friendly therapy, where therapists are welcoming of all queer clients, LGBTQIA+…
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About the Author:

Linda Childers

Linda Childers is a freelance health writer based in California. Over the past 20 years, her work has appeared in publications including The Rheumatologist, The California Health Report, Brain+Life, The Washington Post, Arthritis Today, Health Monitor, and many other national media outlets. In addition, she has created content for numerous health companies and hospitals. She believes that achieving true and lasting health involves blending Western medicine with a holistic approach to healthcare.

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