Rather than serving as a specific technique or set of techniques, affirmative psychotherapy refers to a set of attitudes or approaches utilized with LGBTQ+ clients. Affirmative therapy is grounded in humanistic principles of empathy and unconditional positive regard for clients through use of overt acceptance of sexual and gender minority clients, and affirmation that their feelings, sexuality, and relationships are normal, healthy expressions of their humanity; affirmative psychotherapy is recommended for use with LGBTQ+ older adults. Papers and guidelines outlining ways of applying affirmative psychotherapy principles to work with LGBTQ+ older adults all emphasize acknowledging, emphasizing, and strengthening resiliency and adaptability. There is also encouragement for practitioners to consider how they might adapt various psychotherapy modalities to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ older adults. Adaptations might include taking more time to build rapport, conducting therapy at a slower pace, and accommodating any sensory deficits such as vision or hearing.