LGBTQ-affirming cognitive behavioral therapy for Veterans
Equity-Focused Implementation of LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Hybrid Implementation-Effectiveness Trial
This project will bring LGBTQ-affirming cognitive behavioral therapy to VA clinics to help LGBTQ+ Veterans get culturally safe mental health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11164489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are an LGBTQ+ Veteran getting VA care, this project works to make affirming cognitive behavioral therapy available in VA clinics and to reduce barriers caused by discrimination. The team partners with Veteran-led community groups and VA operations to share decision-making and adapt the therapy to local needs. Participating clinics will be assigned to receive specific implementation supports, therapists will be trained in LGBTQ-affirming CBT, and patient symptoms and service use will be tracked. The focus is on equity so care is culturally safe and more accessible for LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are LGBTQ+ Veterans who receive care at participating VA clinics and who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.
Not a fit: People who are not Veterans or who do not receive care at participating VA sites are unlikely to join or benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make it easier for LGBTQ+ Veterans to find trained, affirming therapists and reduce symptoms and suicide risk.
How similar studies have performed: Affirming CBT has shown benefit for LGBTQ+ individuals in prior research, but this is one of the first efforts to implement it broadly within the VA using an equity-focused approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Sarah Mosher — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Sarah Mosher
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.