Psychotherapy works toward change but has traditionally focused solely on theindividual. Today it is understood that discrimination and other adverse socialcond... » 

Psychotherapy works toward change but has traditionally focused solely on theindividual. Today it is understood that discrimination and other adverse socialconditions adversely affect the mental health of minority groups. Activism andLGBT Psychology takes note of the influence of social factors and offersexamples of how mental health professionals can use their professional skillsto empower the LGBT community. Respected leaders in the field of psychotherapydescribe theoretical clinical community interventions and personalapproaches to changing attitudes toward LGBT people and within LGBTcommunities. «