Affirmative Psychotherapy for Lesbian Women

Christine Browning; Amy L. Reynolds; Sari H. Dworkin

doi:10.1177/0011000091192004

Affirmative Psychotherapy for Lesbian Women

Christine Browning
, Amy L. Reynolds
, Sari H. Dworkin

Counseling, School and Educational Psychology

University of California at Irvine
California State University Fresno

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Abstract

This article explores the unique issues and concerns facing lesbian women in our culture. Theoretical issues and effective therapeutic interventions in counseling lesbians are examined. Specific content areas highlighted include lesbian identity development and management, interpersonal and couple issues, and specific problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. The article concludes with recommendations for treatment and suggestions for research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	177-196
Number of pages	20
Journal	Counseling Psychologist
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000091192004
State	Published - Apr 1991

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