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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: aranikace on September 17, 2010, 12:34:54 AM

Title: Online Therapy
Post by: aranikace on September 17, 2010, 12:34:54 AM
I am currently looking at online therapy as an option since I live so far from a major metro area with plenty of options, and have had no luck within a reasonable driving distance from myself. I have read that some of you guys here have experience with Dr. Graham Peveller (www.gendertherapist.com (http://www.gendertherapist.com)), but I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with Dr. Melissa Leonhardt (www.brandnewdaycounseling.com (http://www.brandnewdaycounseling.com)).

Both of them seem like really good options for me. Thanks in advance!!
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: Shadowlyc on September 17, 2010, 08:21:59 PM
I do therapy with Dr. Melissa Leonhardt. I find her very helpful, understanding and I just feel like she really gets me. :) Plus, in my own opinion, she's affordable. No complaints here.
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: meh on September 17, 2010, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: Zacharias on September 17, 2010, 08:21:59 PM
I do therapy with Dr. Melissa Leonhardt. I find her very helpful, understanding and I just feel like she really gets me. :) Plus, in my own opinion, she's affordable. No complaints here.

I use her too. I like her a lot. She's affordable and doesn't charge to write you your letter. I think Graham charges $100 for the letter itself (correct me if I'm wrong).
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: aranikace on September 17, 2010, 11:25:12 PM
Awesome guys, thanks. Nice to know that she's legit. Shayne, I think you're right about the letter... I pretty sure I remember seeing that on his site. I can't wait to start therapy so I can get this show on the road! :D
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: Meepit on September 17, 2010, 11:52:46 PM
I went on the site, but didn't see any info. about T or surgery letters. Can anyone confirm she can write them?
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: JenniL on September 20, 2010, 08:20:32 PM
I use Melissa as well. She us very good and prices are affordable which is a big plus. She will definitely get to know you and i find truly geuniune in helping. She will write the letter for hrt ( you have to find the doctor and such) and the one of two letters for srs. You will have to find another therapist for the second letter. Normal timeline for hrt is about 4 months. The standard of care is on her site as well.

Jennifer
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: Meepit on September 20, 2010, 09:22:14 PM
Thanks for all the info. guys  ;D I might go for it!
Title: Re: Online Therapy
Post by: aranikace on September 20, 2010, 10:54:30 PM
Thanks a bunch guys! I really appreciate the info. I think I'm gonna go for it as well!! woot!