What is pink therapy?

Pink therapy generally refers to therapy that specializes in working with LGBTQ clients, though some use the term more broadly for queer affirming practice. It emphasizes understanding sexual orientation and gender identity as healthy variations rather than problems to fix.

Clinicians practicing in this area learn about minority stress, coming out processes, relationship diversity, and the impact of discrimination and violence. They also pay attention to intersectionality, including how sexuality intersects with race, disability, class, and faith. The goal is to create a space where clients do not have to educate their therapist about basic LGBTQ concepts and can focus on healing and growth.