Abstract Despite incessant discrimination that often leads to increased health disparities, trans* individuals are often hesitant to seek out mental health services due to fear of discrimination by professionals who lack essential training and knowledge. Authors interviewed 12 cisgender professional counselors about their experiences working with trans* clients. Participants’ responses were grouped into four themes: challenges in treatment, cisgender counselor learning experiences, essential knowledge, and counselor skills. This study has implications for counselor education, practice, and supervision including a need for comprehensive training.

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顺性别专业顾问与跨性别客户的经验

摘要 尽管持续不断的歧视往往会导致健康差距的扩大，但由于害怕缺乏必要培训和知识的专业人士的歧视，跨性别者往往对寻求心理健康服务犹豫不决。作者采访了 12 位顺性别专业顾问，了解他们与跨性别客户合作的经历。参与者的回答分为四个主题：治疗中的挑战、顺性别辅导员学习经验、基本知识和辅导员技能。这项研究对辅导员教育、实践和监督有影响，包括对综合培训的需求。