Lived Experiences of LGBTQIA+ Adults in Rural Texas Who Attempted to Utilize Affirming Mental Health Services
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Department
Counseling
Date of Award
8-14-2024
Abstract
Current literature speaks to individual elements discussed in this study (i.e. mental health, LGBTQIA+ status, Texas and/or rural mental health care, etc.) but a study that combines all of these identities and factors cannot be found. The purpose of the study was to meet that gap by exploring the lived experiences of adult individuals who self-identity as LGBTQIA+ living in rural Texas and have attempted to access affirming mental health services. The researcher aimed to do this by conducting a phenomenological, qualitative study highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices. Through semi-structured interviews, three themes were found from the data: Affirmative Therapy, Barriers to Care, and Potential Solutions. The researcher concludes this document discussing implications and ideas for future research
Advisor
Lavelle Hendricks
Subject Categories
Counseling | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Haven, Tana, "Lived Experiences of LGBTQIA+ Adults in Rural Texas Who Attempted to Utilize Affirming Mental Health Services" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1225.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/1225
