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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: xAndrewx on October 17, 2010, 08:24:16 AM

Title: Licensed Councilor Writing Testosterone Letter?
Post by: xAndrewx on October 17, 2010, 08:24:16 AM
Does it have to be a licensed Psychiatrist/Psychologist or can it be written by a councilor? I found a GLBT place that has licensed councilors that do sessions for cheap without insurance just wondering if they would be able to write it or if it would be a waste of cash?
Title: Re: Licensed Councilor Writing Testosterone Letter?
Post by: Adio on October 17, 2010, 09:14:06 AM
LPC or LCSW?  It probably wouldn't matter either way.  I used both an LCSW and a psychiatrist for mine.  As long as they are qualified (generally, a master's degree) and have a current license to practice, I don't see why not.
Title: Re: Licensed Councilor Writing Testosterone Letter?
Post by: xAndrewx on October 17, 2010, 10:09:28 AM
Thanks Adio, I'm really not sure. I just found out about it online but can't call to schedule and find out info until tomorrow. I don't understand the different types of licensing so I wasn't sure if there was a specific one they would have to have. Thanks for the answer :)
Title: Re: Licensed Councilor Writing Testosterone Letter?
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 17, 2010, 12:20:01 PM
My Therapist is just that a therapist.  He writes letters as required.