Cognitive-behavioral therapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth

The purpose of the present paper is to sensitize cognitive-behavior therapi sts to issues that are faced by many lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Litt le information is available to cognitive-behavioral therapists about same-s ex sexual attractions in lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth, or how to incorp orate these concerns into one functional analysis and treatment plan. Howev er lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth may be at risk for a variety of clinica l problems amenable to cognitive-behavioral therapy. We provide necessary i nformation for the incorporation of issues concerning same-sex sexuality in to one's case formulations when working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual you th, illustrated by case examples and clinical vignettes.