Project EMPATHS

Project Status

Currently recruiting!

Study Overview

Project EMPATHS (Evaluating Mechanisms of Psychotherapy Approaches To Help SGM Adults) is aimed at understanding LGBTQ-affirmative psychotherapy approaches for LGBTQ+ adults who wish their relationships with their parents was better. Participants in this study will receive 16 sessions of LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. They will also have the opportunity to earn up to $40 for completing surveys and interviews that share their experiences and insights about the therapy they receive.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact us at empaths@yale.edu.

Eligibility Criteria

• LGBTQ+ adults
• Ages 20 and up
• Living in NY, CT, or PA
• Out to at least one parent
• Feeling unaccepted by at least one of their parents
• Does not regularly see a therapist
• Experiences depression and/or anxiety

Eligibility Survey

Are you interested in participating in the EMPATHS Project? Take our eligibility survey.

Take the survey.