Description:
LGBTQ+ people face unique mental health challenges as a result of discrimination, harassment, violence, and other forms of bigotry. Written by a queer-identifying therapist, this evidence-based workbook teaches LGBTQ+ readers the core skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to manage intense emotions, overcome fear and anxiety, cultivate resilience and self-compassion, and ultimately find authenticity and peace in who they are.
Brief description:
Kiki Fehling, PhD (they/she), is a licensed psychologist and DBT-Linehan-Board-Certified expert in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They specialize in emotion regulation, self-harm, trauma, and borderline personality disorder (BPD), with particular expertise working with LGBTQ+ people. After witnessing the power of DBT skills in her own life and the lives of her clients, Kiki is passionate about sharing DBT and other evidence-based mental health information through writing, speaking, and social media @dbtkiki. They live in Northampton, MA.
Review Quotes:
"A grounded, affirming dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) workbook for LGBTQ+ readers, this guide blends research, lived experience, and community wisdom to address how minority stress and invalidation shape queer mental health. With compassion and clarity, it teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to transform sensitivity into resilience and power. Packed with reflective exercises and tools, it's a loving companion for anyone ready to build a life that honors their full, queer self."
--Blaise A. Aguirre, MD, founding medical director of 3East DBT Continuum at the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital