title: Gay and lesbian couples in therapy: perspectives for the contemporary family therapist.
abstract: This paper outlines the major concerns of gay and lesbian couples who seek therapy. Presenting problems are classified as either internal to the relationship or as external (contextual) ones that reflect the influence of oppressive cultural and gender biases. Throughout the article, distinctive therapy methods are described that address the unique concerns of lesbian and gay couples, with special sensitivity to heterosexist and homophobic bias.
authors.affiliation: Sweetser Family Institute, Portland, Maine, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bepko
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000523:psychology; D016487:Parenting; D012944:Social Support