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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: adison on August 15, 2013, 02:31:37 PM

Title: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: adison on August 15, 2013, 02:31:37 PM
I'm in south east michigan. How do i find a therapist for gender issue? Yellow pages? Trans support groups? How did you find your therapist? Where did you find your therapist? Where do you live?
Title: Re: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: how-audrey on August 15, 2013, 02:47:53 PM
I looked on psychologytoday.com, and searched for therapists that deal with "transgender issues." I contacted a few of them with some questions to make sure they have experience with trans clients, and how long it takes for them to write letters for HRT. Based on responses it's easier to see who is a good fit.

I live in south/central PA.
Title: Re: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: Heather on August 15, 2013, 02:52:55 PM
You can try Googling gender therapist in your area. Check and see if they have a web site and compare them. That's how I found my therapist. If you live near a major city especially one with a large lgbt community you shouldn't have any troubles finding a therapist in your area.  :)
Title: Re: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: King Malachite on August 15, 2013, 03:02:51 PM
I found my therapist at http://www.lauras-playground.com/intgender_therapsits.htm
Title: Re: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: JLT1 on August 15, 2013, 03:32:58 PM
LGBT National suicide hotline, if really struggling, as I was.  They talked with me and then gave me some local names and numbers.
Title: Re: How/where did you find a therapist?
Post by: Constance on August 15, 2013, 04:52:12 PM
I used the BlueShield directory, and filtered for therapists who handled LGBT issues. Then, I called them asking about availability and trans experience.