This quantitative, non-experimental study examined LGBT, inclusive of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC), counselor competence among counselors in higher education. The study utilized Multicultural Counselor Competence Theory as a theoretical framework and assessed the degree to which counselor traits were related to the construct of counselor competence. Online survey methodology examined counselor traits (age, ethnicity, political views, religious views, geographic location, years in professional practice, and type of degree) measured by a demographic questionnaire among counselors in higher education (N = 69), as predictors for LGBT, inclusive of TGNC, counselor competence measured by the LGBT-DOCSS (overall LGBT-DOCSS scores, and Attitudinal Awareness, Basic Knowledge, and Clinical Skills subscales). Multiple two-tailed, linear regression analyses examined which counselor traits served as predictors to counselor competence. Ethnicity was a significant predictor of counselor competence. White participants scored higher on the overall LGBT-DOCSS, as well as the Attitudinal Awareness and Clinical subscales, than other ethnic groups. Sexual orientation was a significant predictor of Clinical Subscale scores. Participants who identified as a sexual minority scored higher than their heterosexual peers. Religious conservatism was a significant predictor of Attitudinal Awareness subscale scores. Counselors with more liberal views scored higher than those who identified as moderately conservative. Results showed that the level of multicultural competence varied among counselors in higher education who work with TGNC students. Future practice should include professional development and training for counselors in higher education regarding LGBT, inclusive of TGNC, related issues. Future research may qualitatively investigate LGBT, inclusive of TGNC, counselor competence among counselors in higher education. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]