Starting therapy.

[Leah/Newt]

Ive gotten in contact with a therapist, but im worried she wont do much to help me on my way to transition. If any of you have therapist suggestions for the north east missouri area that would be great.

[Danielle Kristina]

Hi Leah,

I don't live in Missouri, but I do see a therapist.  In fact, I met with her earlier this afternoon.  What I can do is ask if your therapist specializes in transgender issues.  If so, then he or she will likely be a resourceful guide in your journey.  If not, then you might educate him or her more than he or she is able to help you.  That is my suggestion: see a therapist who works with the transgender community if you're going for gender therapy.  I wish you all the best!

Danielle 

[Northern Star Girl]

Ive gotten in contact with a therapist, but im worried she wont do much to help me on my way to transition. If any of you have therapist suggestions for the north east missouri area that would be great.

@Leah/Newt
Dear Leah:
    Thank you for telling us about yourself and writing your first posting....  NOW many members here on the forums will be aware of your arrival.

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done regarding your transition journey that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    Please allow me to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    You can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members.  When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
     ***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
I have included information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that all new members should be familiar with:

Things that you should read

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[Northern Star Girl]

@Leah/Newt
Oh, and another thing Leah:
Please find your way to the  Introductions Forum and write a brief introduction post and summary about yourself and your questions & concerns so that more members here on the Susan's Place forums will be aware of your arrival and therefore you may obtain more responses and information that you might be looking for.

Enjoy your time here on the Forums, I trust that you will find this an enjoyable and informative experience.
Best wishes to you.... and again, Welcome to Susan's Place
Danielle