I've found a few names for gender therapists in the area, but...I'm scared about choosing, I suppose. I can't find reviews, I can't find much information on any of them, and I really want to try and make sure I can do whatever is best for myself when it comes to potential transitioning. I live in the SE Wisconsin area, about 40 minutes from Milwaukee, so I figured that would be the best place to look...though Chicago is about 2 hours away, which is a drive I'd make if the choices were better there!

In particular I've been looking at http://www.pathwayscounseling.com/transgender.html , and I just recently contacted them with some questions via e-mail.

Would anyone in the area have any suggestions as to who to look into in the area? Am I worrying too much over finding a good gender therapist? This is a massive step for me, and one I'm currently considering the most important (beginnings usually are, no?), but I think I might be being silly and swelling my fears and worries too much!

I went to Pathways around the year 2000 for a little while.  I must admit I wasn't ready back then to deal with myself back then but, I still didn't care too much for the place.

But that was over 10 years ago and the person I was seeing I believe has since retired.  Maybe it's better now.  I also can't say that I know of another alternative near by.  Though the train lover in me is compelled to note that there's always the Hiawatha to get to Chicago.  95% on time rating!

Good luck on your journey and hugs!

LordKat is from that area and he's around the forums from time to time.... I've had a conversation with him from time to time and he's always willing to help someone that may need it.

I'm a little further north of Milwaukee so going there would be out my way.. so I don't know much about therapist in that area... though with the way things are going in the neck of the woods I'm in I might have to just break down and go to the greater Milwaukee area (or madison) just to be able to chat with someone =/

QuoteFrom a conversation with me and LordKat

The therapists name is Patricia and the site describing their services is http://www.pathwayscounseling.com/transgender.html

(I give up, I dont' know why the system is adding a visible url /url to the address above. link works though.)


Good luck though, he's mentioned pathways to me before.