ABSTRACT

An explanation of who lesbians are, how psychotherapy with this population is unique, how therapists and patients are influenced by homophobia and what the therapist brings to the therapeutic relationship. It presents models of lesbian-affirmative psychotherapy and offers guidelines for therapists.

part

The Context of Therapy

chapter 1|17 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|20 pages

The Therapist

part II|116 pages

The Content of Therapy

chapter 4|23 pages

Clinical Issues

chapter 5|26 pages

Lesbian Identity Formation

chapter 6|21 pages

Lesbian Relationships

chapter 7|36 pages

Special Issues