LGBT is an initialism that stands for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Although a person’s sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity may not be a source of distress, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, or any other orientation or gender identity may find that the social stigma of living as a minority is a source of stress or anxiety. When seeking therapy, whether for issues associated with one’s sexual, romantic, or gender identity or for concerns related to mental health, finding a qualified mental health professional who has experience and familiarity with the challenges members of the LGBTQ community often face can be critical to successful therapy outcomes. Thus, this course is designed for a deeper understanding of the experiences, needs and associated sensitive areas of LGBTQ community and be better equipped to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling services.