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So, I'm looking around for a therapist. But was wondering what questions I should ask, to see if that therapist is qualified to treat someone with GID. What do you recommend me asking?...Thanks in advance!

-Chris

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Guest NatalieRene

Actually we have a list here of therapists that handle gid related cases.I copied and pasted the therapists that practice in California, but if you prefer the full list of all the other states the link is http://www.lauras-playground.com/gender_therapists.htm.

California

Lisette R. Lahana, LICSW (MA), LCSW (CA, pending)

Psychotherapy, Consultation & Training

2512 Telegraph Ave #340

Berkeley, CA. 94704

Office Phone : 1 (800) 928-9085

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.LisetteLahana.com

Lawrence M. Tunis, Ed.D., LMFT.

MFC47578

130 Greenfield Avenue, Suite A

San Anselmo, CA 94960

Phone : (415) 847-3677

Website : http://www.larrytunis.com/

Leal Abbott, LCSW, BCD

827 North Street

Woodland, CA. 95695

Phone : (530) 908-3377

Fax : (530) 668-8160

Email : [email protected]

Dr. Barbara Anderson

1537 Franklin St, Ste. 104

San Francisco, CA 94109

Phone : (415) 776-0139

Rebecca Auge, Ph.D.

3637 Grand Avenue, Suite C

Oakland, CA. 94610

Phone : (510) 835-9820

Email : [email protected]

Clinical Psychologist working with patients on gender issues, gender dysphoria, crossdressing, gender role transition, couples issues, child abuse, dysfunctional family histories, among others. Member of HBIGDA, uses Standards of Care, a sliding scale fee.

Koen Keri Baum, LMFT

3896 24th St.

San Francisco, CA. 94114

Phone : (415) 646-0565

Email : [email protected]

Koen is a transman himself, and is a gender specialist as well as a couples therapy and communication expert. Works with both couples and individuals on a variety of issues including: gender identity; Butch/Femme identity, S/M and other expressions of sexuality; transition; transitioning within a couple; and transgender sexuality. Also addresses concerns around problem solving, anger management, spirituality, loss and self-esteem. Has an in-depth awareness around Ethnic and cultural diversity and when working with clients take into consideration how "isms" in its many forms may affect each individual.

Richard F. Docter, Ph.D.

California State University, Northridge

17162 Sunburst Street

Northridge, CA. 91325

Phone : (818) 349-9709

Email : [email protected]

Davis Fleming, M.F.C.C.

6010 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 307

Los Angeles, CA. 90036

Phone : (323) 960-5275

Email : [email protected]

Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. Individual, family and group counseling. Therapy group for transsexuals meets every other week. Specializes in transgenderism.

Lin Fraser, Ed.D.

2538 California Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

Phone : (415) 922-9240

Email : [email protected]

Max E. Fuentes Fuhrmann, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist CA License PSY11422

Gerontologist

Gender Concerns

3625 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 119

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Phone : (805) 496-4442

and

420 South Beverly Drive Suite 100-14

Beverly Hills, CA. 90212

Phone : (310) 772-0710

Email : [email protected]

Gender & Self Acceptance Program

GSAP

P.O. Box 424447

San Francisco, CA 94142

Phone : (415) 558-8058

A private personal growth-counseling program providing individual, couple, and small group sessions focusing on gender, self & social acceptance, whole-self integration, coming-out, cross-dressing, HIV concerns, and ACA/ Co-dependency issues. Short & long term counseling, small group support and quarterly weekend workshops focusing on gender & acceptance/ integration issues. Sliding scale fee. Serving TSs, TVs, and other minorities. Provide professional counseling & training.

Gender Wellness of Los Angeles

Phone : (310) 441-0411 x2

Website : http://www.genwell.org/

Psychiatry and psychotherapy. Experienced with the Transgendered community.

Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association

HBIGDA

P.O. Box 1718

Sonoma, CA. 95476

Phone : (707) 938-2871

Resource for professionals who work with gender dysphoric persons. Established the 'Standards of Care', the international guideline for the treatment of gender dysphoria.

William A. Henkin, Ph.D.

1801 Bush Street, Suite 111

San Francisco, CA. 94109

Phone : (415) 923-1150

Psychotherapist and board certified sex therapist specializing in work with adults living alternative sex and gender lifestyles. Gender identity concerns and transitions, SM/DS/BD, infantilism, sexual orientation included. Individuals, significant others, couples.

Marie Keller, M.A., M.F.C.C.

Los Angeles Gender Center

1923-1/2 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 2

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone : (310) 475-8880

Los Angeles Gender Center

1923 1/2 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 2

Los Angeles, CA. 90025

Website : http://www.lagendercenter.com

Marie Keller, MFT,

Elise Turen, Ph.D.,

Amanda Silvestri, MA, C.A.S.

Phone : (310) 475-8880

Arlen Ring, Ph.D.

Phone : (818) 999-0581

Maureen Morrissey, MFT

Phone : (310) 625-8003

Child and Adolescent Support Team

Amy Padnick, MFT

Phone : (310) 475-6354

Susan Landon, MFT

Phone : (310) 395-9095

LAGC is a collaborative of mental health professionals who provide treatment for individuals and their families dealing with gender-related issues. Individual, family, group therapy and educational services related to CD / TS / lesbian / gay / bisexual issues. Screening session with psychotherapist needed. Since 1992 the Los Angeles Gender Center has been helping people who wish to explore their gender identity in a safe and non-judgmental environment. We provide individual, group and family counseling to adults, adolescents, and children.

June Martin, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Human Sexuality, L.M.F.T.

215 North San Mateo Drive, Suite #2

San Mateo, CA 94401

Phone : (650) 348-4835

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.junemartintherapy.com Dr. June Martin is an ASSECT board certified sex therapist, has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, and is an L.M.F.T with over 20 years experience in sexy therapy and psychotherapy with a specialty in transgender issues. Dr. Martin uses her advanced expertise to collaborate with clients on the goals and tasks of resolving a persons specific sexual and psychological concerns.

Christine Milrod, MA, MFT

519 North La Cienega Blvd., Suite 209

West Hollywood, CA 90048

Phone : (310) 281-9658

The Prince Institute

Angela Prince, PhD., Director

P. O. Box 2916

Palm Springs, CA 92263

A private transgender awareness center offering counseling, education, and support services. Individual and/or group counseling primarily for the cross-dresser/transvestite and/or his significant other. Trans-gender, human sexuality, and personal development classes, seminars, and workshops are also available. Services may be conducted through office visits, by telephone, or correspondence.

Arlen Ring, Ph.D.

Los Angeles Gender Center

20501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 395

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Phone : (818) 999-0581

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.ArlenRing.com

Amanda Silvestri, M.A.

Los Angeles Gender Center

1923 1/2 Westwood Blvd. Suite 2

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone : (310) 475-8880, ext. 4

Email : [email protected]

MFCC Registered Intern, long time transsexual advocate, educator, lecturer, and author. Founder of the American Transsexual Education Center. My many years of both personal and professional experience can only work to your advantage. Brother, Sister, TS, TG, TV, or CD, let's work together for a life that works, the way you want it.

Brad Taylor, M.A.

Offices of Jerome Rabow, Ph.D.

10350 Santa Monica Blvd.

Suite 310

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone : (310) 576-5455

Registered Marriage Family Child Counselor Intern. Works with couples and individuals on issues related to transsexualism and crossdressing.

Tenderloin Self-Help Center

191 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone : (415) 554-0518

We are an innovative, non-traditional mental health program. We are a project of Central City Hospitality House. Training in peer counseling, support group facilitation, job training. We offer peer counseling, TS/TS support groups, A.A., shelter referrals and emergency medical care referrals, and other basic survival needs. We serve the Tenderloin/'South of Market' communities of San Francisco.

Transgender Counseling and Research Center

4545 Park Boulevard, Suite 207

San Diego, CA 92116

Phone : (619) 542-0088 ext. 1

Program for those in transition, their friends and relatives. Follows Harry Benjamin Standards of Care. Psychotherapy, psychological testing, referrals, group psychotherapy, TS support group, TV support group, family and friends support group.

Gorden L. Ulrey, Ph.D.

433 F Street

Davis, CA 95616

Phone : (530) 756-0276

Carl R. Viesti, Jr., Ph.D.

3720 Sunset Lane, Suite D

Antioch, CA 94509

Phone : (510) 778-1444

Anne Vitale, Ph.D.

D Street Counseling Group

610 D Street

San Rafael, CA. 94901

Phone : (415) 456-4452

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.avitale.com/

Psychotherapist specializing in gender- related issues. Counseling Psychologist. Post-op TS (Jan. 1980). In private practice since 1984. Member of HBIGDA and Bay Area Gender Associates. I provide complete pre- and post-op psychotherapy, and make recommendations for hormonal therapy and sex reassignment surgery when applicable. Gender issues group work available and recommended.

Jill Yeomans, M.A., M.F.C.C.

1018 Garden Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Email : [email protected]

Phone : (805) 963-5727

Steve Toby, MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Retired Dec 31,2008

Joseph M. Amico, M.Div., CAS, LISAC

2526 Hyperion Avenue, Suite 4

Los Angeles, CA. 90027

Phone : (818) 502-2271

Email : [email protected]

Sliding fee scale.

Sand Chang Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist – PSY 22098

2000 Hearst Ave. Ste. 205

Berkeley, CA. 94704

Second Address :

18 Chenery Street

San Francisco, CA. 94131

Phone : (510) 686-5000

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.sandchang.com

Areas of emphasis include: transgender and gender variant individuals and their partners, gender variant people of color, alternative relationships, eating disorders, addictions, kink/BDSM-affirmative, poly-affirmative, and social justice oriented psychotherapy.

Helen Hill, MA MFTI

2211 Corinth Avenue, #203

Los Angeles, CA. 90064

Phone : (310) 779-7795

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.helen-hill.com

"I am a psychotherapist in LA. I work with TS/TG/CD clients and have been doing so for quite some time."

Myles Downes, MA, IMF 45242

San Francisco, CA.

Phone : (415) 835-2106

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.mylesdownes.com

"I'm a gay male therapist in San Francisco who specializes in working with trans clients, mostly FTM's and those who identify as "gender queer", but also some MTF's. I've been working with trans clients since 1996, and was the founder of the first ever "transgender parents support group" in 1998."

Susan R. Bernstein, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC39523)

3841 - 24th Street

San Francisco, CA. 94114

And

2991 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 301

Berkeley, CA 94705

Phone : (415) 282-7447

"I have been working with transgender clients for ten years. I also enjoy working with parents of gender variant children. I'm interested in the full spectrum of expression and experiences."

Valerie Igl, MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

PO Box 453

El Cerrito, CA. 94530

Phone : (510) 527-5662 x3

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.FeministTherapyAssociates.com

"What I love about my work is helping my clients get out of pain, solve problems, and manifest their true selves. I’m a passionate ally for transgender folks, working with all sexual orientations and genders, as well as the kink and poly communities. I ran a Transgender Support Group for over 2 years, and have provided trainings for providers and the community on transgender issues since 2003. About 40% of my clients are trans or intersex youth and adults. I help people cope with disabilities, and recover from abuse, addictions, and sexual difficulties. Clients tell me they love my tranquil garden setting, and appreciate my interactive, results-oriented style. I can help you heal issues from the past, and resolve present-day problems, using highly effective holistic techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). I offer both brief and long-term work with teens, adults, families and couples, as well as phone sessions for California residents. I have over 30 years experience, and I won Impact Bay Area’s 2007 Healing Advocate Award. My scent-free ground floor office is near El Cerrito Plaza BART. To make therapy affordable, I accept Medi-Cal and have a generous sliding scale, with even lower fees possible for afternoons. I also offer the option to meet weekly for a month, and then decide together whether every other week sessions are right for you. Call for a FREE half hour phone consultation to talk about how I can meet your needs."

Suzanne E. Rapley, Ph.D.

115 West Arrellaga Street

Santa Barbara, CA. 93101

Phone : (805) 963-3329 (office)

Email : [email protected]

Licensed Psychologist. AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Diplomate, AASECT Certified Supervisor. practicing for 30 years.

Roxanne Cherry

Laguna Niguel Counseling Center

30011 Ivy Glenn Drive, Suite #220

Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677

Phone: (949) 228-2844

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.lagunaniguelcounseling.com/

Sue Boyd, LCSW

2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 301-13

San Diego, CA. 92108

Phone : (619) 318-9818

Email : [email protected]

"I work with individuals on issues of gender identity, transitioning, being gender queer, and transgender sexuality. I also work with parents of gender variant children."

Laura Goldberger, MFT

Office Locations in Berkeley, CA. & San Francisco, CA.

Phone : (510) 665-7755

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.lauragoldberger.com/

"I am a psychotherapist experienced with MTF and FTM and genderqueer individuals, couples, parents, and children. I specialize in transition and family issues. I am polyamory and kink aware, with a social justice perspective. Please see my website for more info."

Dr. Lori A. Jespersen, Psy.D

Phone : (707) 328-1268 between 9:00am PST and 4:00pm PST

(Every effort will be made to return inquiries from the Midwest / East coast promptly, though an initial e-mail may provide the quickest response time. Thank You!)

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.virtualcouchtherapy.com

A few pages from Lori's Website : Transgender Page the practice of Teletherapy Explained Lori's California Clinician License California Consumer Notice and the Price List

"I am a licensed clinical Psychologist in California, offering online, web-based positive/affirming psychotherapy to the transgender community. My work includes both private practice and work amongst incarcerated transgender individuals. Sliding Scale Fee Available."

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Guest Donna Jean

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Well, of course ask their rates...ask if they follow the SOC (Standards of Care)...

Ask what kind of payment they accept...cash, check, credit card, pay as you go, etc...

And as far as other questions, i don't think there's going to be any problem asking rthose once you start!

Good luck, Honey!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest Chris_S

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Well, of course ask their rates...ask if they follow the SOC (Standards of Care)...

Ask what kind of payment they accept...cash, check, credit card, pay as you go, etc...

And as far as other questions, i don't think there's going to be any problem asking rthose once you start!

Good luck, Honey!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

Thank you so much Donna!

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Guest Elizabeth K

I recommend a short phone conversation - BRIELY describe what you feel might be going on with you - then ask if they think they might be able to help.

It appears you might be in an area where you have a good choice of therapists. I looked for one that was NOT a psychiatrist and one that had experience - the last criteria was for a PhD if I could afford it (I found one! yeaaaa) - as in Louisiana we need two letters from a GT and one needs to be PhD certified.

Best wishes in your search!

Lizzy

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Chris, here's a link to something I posted a while back, that might be helpful. Some of the suggestions I made have already been mentioned here, and others are different. Good luck, and

don't stress out over it. You'll be fine.

http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13018

Carolyn Marie

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I recommend a short phone conversation - BRIELY describe what you feel might be going on with you - then ask if they think they might be able to help.

It appears you might be in an area where you have a good choice of therapists. I looked for one that was NOT a psychiatrist and one that had experience - the last criteria was for a PhD if I could afford it (I found one! yeaaaa) - as in Louisiana we need two letters from a GT and one needs to be PhD certified.

Best wishes in your search!

Lizzy

Wow that really sucks that you need two letters. You should move out here to Cali :)

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