Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, an

Cristina L. Magalhães, PhD, LMHC, is associate director and professor of clinical psychology in the Health Emphasis of the Clinical PsyD Program, Fellow of the Rockway Institute for LGBTQ Studies, and Coordinator of the Rockway Certificate in LGBTQ Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. As a clinician, Dr. Magalhães has over 20 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals across the life span in community mental health centers, residential settings, and independent practice. She is licensed to practice as a mental health counselor in Florida, and as a psychologist in California and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her research, writing, and speaking engagements have been primarily in the areas of cross-cultural assessment, anxiety and trauma related disorders, and LGBT psychology, with an emphasis on transgender health.

This book is a practical text for coursework in psychology, counseling, and social work programs, as well as a resource for mental health clinicians and professionals in related fields such as public health, education, social services, and political/social advocacy interested in promoting the wellbeing of LGBTQ children, adolescents and young adults.

Introduction: Health Disparities, Resilience, and Interdisciplinary Care for LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults