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Why is LGBTQ+ Incompetent Care So Harmful? Whether we're talking the extreme of "conversion therapy" or the microagressions of a well-intentioned psychotherapist, there is a lot that can go wrong when working with folks with marginalized gender and sexual identities - and it's impact MATTERS. (TW: mention of LGBTQ+ suicidality and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination). Let's break it down: It is not a given that if a therapist (or other care provider) does not personally feel prejudice

For most of us in the LGBTQIA+ community, it is generally known⁣ that receiving competent, safe, or even (dare to dream) affirming care...