Two teen boys, their backs to the camera, are looking out on a lake in the fall. One is white; his hand and head are on the other's shoulder. The other teen's race is not clear because a cap worn backwards covers his neck and a long-sleeved jacket covers his arms.
By wirestock at Envato Elements.

There are amazing resources out there for mental healthcare providers. Anything else i say would be duplicative.

Note that the distinction below between best practices and research/studies is sometimes hazy, at best. I didn't include anything twice, although some sources could be in both categories.

Above all, see these articles on the importance of fostering queer and trans joy, hope, and strengths. You have the ability to help in this way and so many others.

What other ideas do you have? Please drop me a line to let me know.

"I don't have depression because I'm queer; I have depression because of a chemical imbalance, and it is exacerbated by the world not accepting my queerness."
Cass Perryman does license and business coaching for therapists, both in the US and internationally, and has extensive experience with counseling queer and trans young people. They can be a fantastic resource. Reach out to them via their webpage linked above if you're interested in learning more about how they could work with you.