69. Identity Matters: Therapeutic Approaches for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Join Miranda along with Dr. Sable McElveen and Amber Silva as they discuss the complexities and importance of working with the LGBTQIA+ community in therapy.

This episode covers key topics such as self-disclosure, creating safe environments, addressing the diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and handling biases both from therapists and clients.

Learn essential approaches to foster trust and support for queer clients, all while maintaining therapist safety and ethical standards. This episode is perfect for therapists eager to deepen their understanding and practice in serving diverse populations. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:27 Importance of Discussing LGBTQ Issues 04:21 Therapeutic Relationships and Self-Disclosure 07:41 Challenges Faced by LGBTQ Individuals 11:11 Research Insights on LGBTQ Healthcare 13:17 Navigating Identity Exploration in Therapy 21:25 Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis Debate 27:06 Therapist's Role and Client Safety 34:48 Handling Bias and Safety in Therapy 39:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by Ellie Mental Health. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of THRIVING by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise, clinical interests, and personal experiences of being a therapist. This podcast covers topics like burn-out, self of therapist, cultural considerations, client retention, session structure, advancing clinical skills, innovations in therapy, and balancing professional relationships with our personal lives. Every now and then, we'll even cover the happenings of how therapists are portrayed in pop culture. ⁠⁠Miranda Barker⁠⁠, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for over three years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, and case manager. She's new to the therapy game and loves soaking up all of the knowledge from the expert therapists in her life. She's currently the Director of Content and Production in Ellie Mental Health's marketing team and believes that creativity is an important aspect of mental health care.

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