Proposed Treatment and Intervention Considerations for School-Based Clinicians Working with LGBTQ+ Youth Aged 14-18

Date of Award

Summer 8-23-2025

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D.

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Lou Felipe

Second Advisor

Mallaree Blake

Third Advisor

Mandy Simmons

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved.

Keywords

LGBTQ+ youth, LGBTQ+ mental health, Clinical considerations

Abstract

LGBTQ+ youth experience disproportionately high rates of bullying, harassment, and social rejection, which can have profound negative impacts on their mental health, academic performance, and overall wellbeing. School-based mental health providers, such as school counselors and school psychologists, may be positioned to serve this population but often lack the necessary skills and knowledge. This paper aims to bridge that gap by highlighting important clinical considerations as well as various ways in which providers can support LGBTQ+ youth, including advocating for systemic change, fostering inclusive environments, implementing affirming and evidence-based treatment interventions, and even collaborating with family and community members. Through these approaches, school-based providers may be able to facilitate increased safety and support for LGBTQ+ students and thereby potentially improve mental health outcomes.

Copyright Date

6-2-2025

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Kyana Bellon

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

47 pgs

File Size

842 KB

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