APPLYING COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) TO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGICALLY TRAUMATIZED LGBT INDIVIDUAL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STUDY

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common approach in counseling and psychotherapy for individuals with mental health disorders. In particular, this approach has been proven to be effective for individuals with LGBT gender orientation, a group of people who are psychologically vulnerable due to facing social challenges, stigma, and personal problems related to sexual orientation or gender identity. Through CBT, clients learn to identify and modify unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, thereby reducing distress and improving quality of life. This article reviews theoretical and practical studies on the use of CBT therapy in counseling for LGBT people, especially those who have experienced mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, or psychological trauma. It synthesizes relevant theoretical frameworks and practice applications of therapy in the context of supporting LGBT people, to identify research directions and expand the application of this therapy in psychological research and practice in Vietnam.