Utilization Of Psychotherapy By Lesbians, Gay Men, And Bisexuals: Findings from a nationwide Survey

摘要

Based on a survey of the psychotherapy histories of 600 lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, the number, duration, and circumstances of each therapy episode, and respondents' views of their therapists and of therapy, are reported. Findings sug- gest that lesbians and gay men are among the most active and satisfied-but least acknowledged-consumers of psychotherapy. Routine inclusion of sexual orien- tation as a demographic variable