Abstract
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people use therapists at high rates, emphasizing the importance of understanding of clinical practice behaviors and drivers of practice behaviors with these clients.
Data were collected from social workers approved as Field Instructors at a Mid-Atlantic university (N = 198) via web-based surveys.
Data themes are Beliefs About Practice with SGM Clients; Beliefs About SGM Clients' Stressors, Shame, and Safety; Reported External Barriers to Practice with SGM Clients; and Reported Personal Barriers to Practice with SGM Clients.
Themes highlight the importance of personal beliefs and provide details on barriers to effective practices.