The Presenting Concerns of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients at University Counseling Centers

The author presents research of a recent study on the presenting concerns of transgender and gender nonconforming clients (TGNC) clients to understand the differences between prior research on community samples and the university college sample. The article outlines the results of the unique mental health issues for the TGNC population and makes recommendations for clinical practice, advocacy, training and future research.

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• Discuss the current research on TGNC clients as it relates to university counseling centers.
• Describe the unique mental health challenges to the TGNC population.
• Apply the research findings to create practice techniques tailored to TGNC clients.
• Explain how to apply research findings for future advocacy, training and education in university counseling centers.

Lisa F. Platt, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

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