Our clinicians have specialized training to provide SGM clients with Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT). ACBT is an individualized, active and goal-oriented type of psychotherapy, with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions targeting SGM-specific stress and concerns. Topics addressed in Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy include the following: 

• Stress management (e.g., coping skills, substance abuse and recovery)

• Gender identity (e.g., evaluations for medical transition and supporting documentation, non-binary)

• Coming-out (e.g., concerns about one’s family, religion, culture, and workplace)

• Sexual health (e.g., safer sex, STIs, sex positivity)

• Our clinicians also train other health professionals in creating SGM-affirmative environments as well as case consultation.