Gay and lesbian couples in therapy: Perspectives for the contemporary family therapist

This paper outlines the major concerns of gay and lesbian couples who seek therapy Presenting problems are classified as either internal to the relati onship or as external (contextual) ones that reflect the influence of oppre ssive cultural and gender biases. Throughout the article, distinctive thera py methods are described that address the unique concerns of lesbian and ga y couples, with special sensitivity to heterosexist and homophobic bias.