Miles has been in college for a few months and has begun showing signs of anxiety when among his classmates. He is the only person of color in most of his classes and he does not know anyone else who identifies as gay on campus. Which of the following would be a competent way to plan treatment and possible diagnosis based on Miles' situation?
a) Ignore Miles' racial and sexual identity, focusing solely on symptoms
b) Assume Miles' anxiety is unrelated to his unique experiences as an LGBTQ+ person of color
c) Explore Miles' experiences as an LGBTQ+ person of color and consider cultural competence in treatment
d) Recommend isolation from classmates to alleviate anxiety