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Abstract
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized in this study to explore transgender sexual assault (SA) survivors positive counseling experiences. Feminist theory served as the theoretical framework, with an emphasis on intersectionality, aiding in the multidimensional aspects of transgender SA survivors’ identities and experiences of marginalization. Through in-depth interviews, eight participants recounted their experiences with counseling they perceived as positive and reflected on the aspects they found positive within their healing processes. Additionally, they reflected on meaning made within their positive counseling experiences and beyond. The findings revealed five primary themes and three subthemes which illustrates how transgender SA survivors perceive and make sense of their positive counseling experiences. The findings of this study can serve as a springboard for counselors and counselor educators to offer trauma-informed and intersectional approaches to support transgender SA survivors. Additionally, these implications could lead interdisciplinary work to focus on effective practices, policies, and trainings that support the mental health of transgender SA survivors.