People who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) can face many hurtles in life. They are
a minority living in a majority population. LGBTQ people comprise
approximately 10% of the population.
Issues they face include discovering they are
LGBTQ, the coming out process, formulating an identity, fear
of rejection by friends and family, prejudice in housing and
employment, and physical danger. Therapy for this population
is largely supportive and educational in nature. If other
conditions are present, like depression or anxiety, they are
also treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
Dr. Bailey does not practice unethical therapies
such as conversion therapy (American Psychological Association
Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct) that tries to "make"
a person heterosexual. Can you imagine trying to "make" someone
who is heterosexual gay? The notion is quite absurd and has
proven ineffective and harmful. Dr. Bailey treats people who
are LGBTQ with respect and dignity.
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