Hey Cire,
I'm just starting down this road (transition) and I have only gone to see Dalena twice so far, this morning as a matter of fact will be my third time. It's just that she has really helped me see some things quickly and I feel very comfortable with her.
We haven't gotten to HRT issues yet, and I've been afraid to ask 'cus I don't want to seem like I'm rushing things. I will ask her about that (HRT) today and get back to.
She had me go and take a psych test called the MCMI test, which determines other psych issues like severe depression and any psychotic thoughts (suicidal) ; etc. From what I understand from other TG / TS people here @ Susan's thats a standard test all TG therapists ask you to take.
I've done some other tests during the sessions, the names of which I can't remember now, that only served to make certain to me whats going on in my life right now, the fact that I'm TG.
She's really been encouraging. I had issues with my age and transitioning. You know, wishing I had done all of this years ago. Like a lot of the recent posts that have dealt with this issue of "late transitioning", Dalena has helped me put all of that 'age' crap into perspective for me.
I was really depressed, rather have been a lot, and all I can say if I wasn't in therapy and lucky enough to go to Dalena here in Phoenix I'd be a serious basket case right now.
I hope that this helps. Cost's are: 90 min. sessions=$75.00 thats what I pay, 50 min. seesions I believe are $55.00. I have posted her web site here in the counselor / therapist links area. Any other questions just send me a message or post here and I'd be happy to answer whatever I can and help you in any way. Good luck!!!
