Support for LGBTQ+ individuals in therapeutic settings includes providing a safe and affirming environment where they may discuss their identities, experiences, and challenges without fear of being invalidated or discriminated against. Their scope of competence encompasses such issues as coming out to others, navigating relationships, family rejection, and societal stigma, which allows for the design of interventions that cater to their clients' unique needs. Additionally, LGBT Therapists Toronto may assist clients with self-esteem, coping mechanisms for minority stress, and resource identification and community building.