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Title: New here and so confused
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
Hi all. My name is Mackenzie. I am new to the community here. I live in the Deep South - Mississippi and am trying to navigate through this confusing world. Finding support, a doctor, a therapist is proving to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
I need help! Any advice, information, or help you may have I could use.
I have been going to therapy, but my therapist said I need to see someone that specializes in Gender issues. Then she said she cannot find anyone to refer me to, so I am on my own.
What do I do. What are my options? ADVICE ANYONE?
I need help! Any advice, information, or help you may have I could use.
I have been going to therapy, but my therapist said I need to see someone that specializes in Gender issues. Then she said she cannot find anyone to refer me to, so I am on my own.
What do I do. What are my options? ADVICE ANYONE?
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: Annah on March 25, 2012, 08:45:29 PM
Post by: Annah on March 25, 2012, 08:45:29 PM
You can always try therapists who also specializes through skype, phone, etc.
Try Dr. Carol Clark. She was my therapist and she is awesome.
Try Dr. Carol Clark. She was my therapist and she is awesome.
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: King Malachite on March 25, 2012, 08:49:10 PM
Post by: King Malachite on March 25, 2012, 08:49:10 PM
Hey welcome to Susans!
It is possible to do sessions via Skpe as Annah said. You may want to look into http://www.gendertherapist.com/ (http://www.gendertherapist.com/)
Our Forum Administrator has used this doctor. https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=81078.0 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=81078.0)
It is possible to do sessions via Skpe as Annah said. You may want to look into http://www.gendertherapist.com/ (http://www.gendertherapist.com/)
Our Forum Administrator has used this doctor. https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=81078.0 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=81078.0)
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: Shang on March 25, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Post by: Shang on March 25, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Quote from: MackenzieAzrael on March 25, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
Hi all. My name is Mackenzie. I am new to the community here. I live in the Deep South - Mississippi and am trying to navigate through this confusing world. Finding support, a doctor, a therapist is proving to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
I need help! Any advice, information, or help you may have I could use.
I have been going to therapy, but my therapist said I need to see someone that specializes in Gender issues. Then she said she cannot find anyone to refer me to, so I am on my own.
What do I do. What are my options? ADVICE ANYONE?
I live where you live. :) Along the coast, there's a psychologist/therapist that has dealings with gender related issues, but I forgot her name. She's in Gulfport and that's all that I really know.
I second looking into online sessions.
In the meantime, there is an awesome group that offers support to everyone in the LGBT community. :) We meet once a month in Gulfport though there is also a meeting in Jackson. The group is the MS Rainbow Alliance.
I hope you can find all of what you're looking for! I know it's rough in MS, but can be done.
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 09:48:23 PM
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 09:48:23 PM
Thank you all so much for the info!
Lynn. I am north of Meridian it would be easier to go to Memphis than the coast. I did see the one at the Gulf Coast earlier. Going to check out online therapist now!
Lynn. I am north of Meridian it would be easier to go to Memphis than the coast. I did see the one at the Gulf Coast earlier. Going to check out online therapist now!
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: Annah on March 25, 2012, 10:40:34 PM
Post by: Annah on March 25, 2012, 10:40:34 PM
I used to live in Collierville, TN
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 11:11:24 PM
Post by: chefskenzie on March 25, 2012, 11:11:24 PM
Lots of locals around then! Will be in Memphis in a few weeks, but always loved Collierville.
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: justmeinoz on March 26, 2012, 06:49:16 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on March 26, 2012, 06:49:16 AM
Hi and welcome from the Deepest South at the bottom of the world. :) Love the accent from that part of the US too.
Looks like you are off to a flying start with the info the girls have come up with already. Hope to see more of you.
Karen.
Looks like you are off to a flying start with the info the girls have come up with already. Hope to see more of you.
Karen.
Title: Re: New here and so confused
Post by: Tristan on March 26, 2012, 10:19:50 PM
Post by: Tristan on March 26, 2012, 10:19:50 PM
yeah i agree. the onlline route is a good way to go. plus it tends to be much cheaper :)