The non-binary and gender non-conforming communities within American society often face extreme discrimination and stigmatization due to their physical and mental rejection of the gender binary. Many of these individuals seek therapy and counseling services to ease the tension they often feel around others and within themselves. Affirmative therapy oftentimes specializes in LGBTQ+ issues and focuses on affirmative methods to help the LGBTQ+ community feel more comfortable with their own identities. Researchers Mern Hogarth and Jade Riedel noticed a gap within the current research available on the non-binary and gender non-conforming therapeutic experience and wish to expand on this research. They also wish to bring awareness to transgender and gender-nonconforming youth that may be struggling with mental health and lack the outlets and means necessary to find help.