The LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy Treatment Planner

Evidence-based best practices to support practitioners in LGBTQ+ mental health care This second edition of the LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy Treatment Planner updates and expands upon the first edition to reflect the evolving understanding and best practices in LGBTQ+ mental health care. New chapters, expanded appendices, and the inclusion of detailed objectives and interventions grounded in evidence-based practices have been added to enhance the comprehensiveness and relevance of this resource. Each chapter is structured to guide clinicians through objectives and interventions appropriate for these various levels, emphasizing a continuum of care approach. Readers will find insights on: Developing long-term coping strategies to counter and overcome discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ persons seeking approval for and parenting a child Reducing or eliminating symptoms of psychological distress (e.g., anxiety and hopelessness) related to aging and life transitions Learning and implementing coping skills that result in a reduction of anxiety and worry, and improved daily functioning The second edition of the LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy Treatment Planner is an informative, practical, and indispensable guide for clinicians to create thoughtful, comprehensive, culturally responsive, and equity-focused treatment plans

Preface ix About the Companion Website xi Introduction 1 Addiction/Substance Use 14 Adoption/Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) 25 Aging 33 Anxiety 41 Breast Cancer 52 Coming Out 60 Depression 68 Family of Origin Conflicts 80 Female Sexual Dysfunction 91 Grief/Loss Unresolved 99 Hate Crimes Victim 107 Immigration Issues 115 Internalized Homophobia/Transphobia 122 Intimate Relationship Conflicts 131 Legal Conflicts 141 Male Sexual Dysfunction 147 Parenting Conflicts 154 Physical/Emotional Abuse Victim 163 Political/Religious Persecution 170 Religious Conflicts 177 Safer Sex 184 Same Sex Marriage 192 Separation/Divorce 199 Sex Work 205 Sexual Abuse 212 Sexual Acting Out 218 Sexual/Gender Identity Confusion—Adolescent 226 Sexual/Gender Identity Confusion—Adult 233 Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) Recovery 239 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIS) 246 Transgender 254 Workplace Discrimination 262 Appendix A: Bibliotherapy Suggestions 270 Appendix B: Professional Resources 285 Appendix C: National Resources 307 Appendix D: Recovery Model Objectives and Interventions 317 Appendix E: Cited and Commonly Used Assessment Instruments and Their Sources 323 Appendix F: References to Empirical Support for Evidence-Based Content (Accessible via www.wiley.com/go/Evosevich/)