Questions for providers for L.G.B.T.Q+ audiences

Hope For The Day® wants to empower you to start a honest conversation with your potential therapist to find the right fit for you as an individual! Here are some questions to consider asking during your screening call and/or the first therapy session. Choose the ones that feel right for you!

• How much experience/training do you have in working with the L.G.B.T.Q+ population?
  

• Do you believe that gender identity and sex assigned at birth can be different?
  

• Have you ever worked with [insert your identity] before?
  

• How would you describe your experience using gender-neutral pronouns?
  

• How do you view L.G.B.T.Q+ individuals and their relationships?
  

• How are heterosexual relationships different than L.G.B.T.Q+ relationships?
  

• How does your sexuality and personal background impact your work as a therapist?
  

• If you don’t know something about a topic, where do you go to learn more?
  

• What is your comfort level when it comes to talking about topics such as:

  • privilege

  • discrimination

  • intersectionality  

  • microaggressions

  • systemic oppression

• How would you describe your knowledge of safety risks and considerations related to my [insert your identity] identity?
  

• How would you describe your knowledge of stereotypes and/or common misconceptions of my [insert your identity] identity?
  

• What does it mean to you to provide culturally competent care? Describe training you’ve had on this topic.
  

• How would you respond if your client said you were being homophobic and/or racist?
  

• What are your policies if your client discloses self harm and/or suicidal ideation?