ABSTRACT
There has been increasing knowledge about the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) adolescents in school settings (Singh & Jackson, 2012). There is less specific information, however, about the experiences of LGBTQQ youth of color (YOC), defined in this chapter as LGBTQQ youth of color in their adolescent years, or the counseling approaches that are helpful with this group. In this chapter, statistics about LGBTQQ YOC and definitions related to this group are provided. Then, theoretical and research foundations necessary for counseling practice with LGBTQQ YOC are discussed. Finally, implications for counseling practice and future training and research necessary to meet the needs of LGBTQQ YOC are described.
