To  provide training and resources in culturally sensitive and scientifically informed therapy for LGBT clients.

To enlarge the circle of therapists providing therapy to LGBT family systems, couples, individuals, teens and youth that conforms to the APA standards of care.

To inform professionals, as well as the public, about the dangers of “reparative therapy” and the inadequacy of neutrality towards lgbt clients.

Therapists 4 Equality will provide training and resources which include:

    An comprehensive historical appreciation of psychology, anthropology and the impact of collective oppression and invisibility of LGBT people. Thus providing the backdrop for understanding the experience of LGBT people.

The documented impact of minority stress on the mental health of LGBT people and its negative impact on health, relationships and well being.

The barriers to accessing informed and affirmative medical care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered clients.

Understanding  the complexity of multiple minority identity and the factors (sexuality, race, class, gender, religion)  that impact the LGBT clients experience of identity formation and coming out.

Appreciation of power dynamics and  countertransference with sexual minorities and  practice  avoid premature termination.

Family systems perspectives in working with families in which the LGBT person is the identified patient.

Ethical considerations of therapist personal values and the issue of sexual and gender identity of LGBT clients.