Gendertherapist.com?

[Guest Ryles_D]

I was looking over the gender therapists list again, and took a closer look at http://www.gendertherapist.com/

It seems like a good enough idea, it's a lot cheeper (easier to convince mom) and I'm a lot better at talking over text than phone or in person. So, I was just wondering if anyone's tried it before or if they had any advice or what.

[Guest Lilyyy]

I was looking over the gender therapists list again, and took a closer look at http://www.gendertherapist.com/

It seems like a good enough idea, it's a lot cheeper (easier to convince mom) and I'm a lot better at talking over text than phone or in person. So, I was just wondering if anyone's tried it before or if they had any advice or what.

I tried it today with that gender therapist online it was offline or something maybe because its american and im from the uk i dunno if it costs but its worth a go

[Guest Kristine]

I've been kinda curious about this too.

I really don't think that an online therapist is going to replace a real life therapist, but for those of us who live far away from specialists of this nature, it might have some use? I'd really love to hear if anyone has any experience with this site.

[Guest rayne1]

I don't have any gender therapist in my area. So I am forced to go to an online therapist. I contacted one today, to ask more questions, at "[email protected]", but have not heard back from them as yet. There fee was $35.00 per session or 4 sessions for $100.00. I let the forum know what I find out if any are interested in this route.

[Guest Zack L]

I would be veeeery interested in this. I find face to face therapy very stressful when talking about more personal topics -- this would be a epic alternative.

[Guest rayne1]

I spoke with one of the online therapists today and although he is abroad he is registered with the American therapy associations and works with many in the USA. His fee is paid through Western Union and said that after 12 sessions he would provide a letter for HRT therapy. His sessions are about 50-55 minutes once a week; and if paid monthly the charge would be a total of $300.00 for the 12 weeks. I know that there is a need for two letters to achieve the HRt and any changes to legal documents such as social security, drivers license, etc. I don't know if he is allowed to do both or if another one is required to achieve the latter letter needs.

Sounds like a start anyway.

I've been kinda curious about this too.

I really don't think that an online therapist is going to replace a real life therapist, but for those of us who live far away from specialists of this nature, it might have some use? I'd really love to hear if anyone has any experience with this site.

[Sally]

I spoke with one of the online therapists today and although he is abroad he is registered with the American therapy associations and works with many in the USA. His fee is paid through Western Union and said that after 12 sessions he would provide a letter for HRT therapy. His sessions are about 50-55 minutes once a week; and if paid monthly the charge would be a total of $300.00 for the 12 weeks. I know that there is a need for two letters to achieve the HRt and any changes to legal documents such as social security, drivers license, etc. I don't know if he is allowed to do both or if another one is required to achieve the latter letter needs.

Sounds like a start anyway.

Actually you only need one letter for the HRT and the RLT you need a second letter from a PHD for the SRS!

Was that enough initials, that is from the SOC!

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Little Sara]

You only need the letter for HRT, and 2 for SRS at most surgeons.

No letter is required for RLT, only the will and confidence (or a good mental kick in the butt like I did to myself).

[Guest Guardian]

Thanks for putting this out here

I've been scouring my whole area for therapists, and none of them have a gender background... I'd have to take a 5 hour drive to find an actual gender therapist . If they don't work out, this'd be a helpful alternative!

[xanyx]

I just posted a thread asking the same question in FTM forum...

I am inclined to use this therapist. However, I wonder if his letters would be accepted in the US and would there

be any problems since this overseas and online therapy?

Please share any info you have!

[Guest rayne1]

I started using the online therapist Dr. Graham Peveller at [email protected] several months ago because I could not find a gender therapist close to where I live. He listened to my weekly online chat asking questions along the way. Now he has told me that he is satisfied that I am ready for the SRS surgery that I have been wanting for so long and has agreed to issue the letters required for the surgery. I plan on going to Thailand as it is cheaper and they ahve done thousands with great sucess. I would recommend him for any who are in need of a gender therapist. One one thing that he would like is for payment by western union because he can receive the funds faster to his bank. A whole months sessiosn with him are cheaper than one session anywhere else.

[Carolyn Marie]

By no means do I want to throw cold water on the idea of online therapy, but I'm a suspicious person by

nature. I'm just wondering, how do you verify the credentials of the therapist you're "seeing?" And vice

versa, how can he/she verify who you are, or the veracity of what you say, without looking you in the eye?

The concept just seems strange to me. I would be very careful. The idea that someone would approve

major surgery without ever having "seen" the patient is just plain odd.

Maybe I'm just too old fashioned.

Time to get back to my knitting, don't ya know.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Actually you only need one letter for the HRT and the RLT you need a second letter from a PHD for the SRS!

Was that enough initials, that is from the SOC!

Love ya,

Sally

um isn't that the HBISOC V6 giggles? yeah enough of the alphabet soup

[Guest NatalieRene]

Actually you only need one letter for the HRT and the RLT you need a second letter from a PHD for the SRS!

Was that enough initials, that is from the SOC!

Love ya,

Sally

Quick question, if your therapist you are seeing has their PHd do you need to worry about getting a second letter still?

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Quick question, if your therapist you are seeing has their PHd do you need to worry about getting a second letter still?

yes you do need to worry, the SOC is clear that you need two letters from two independent practitioners