The importance of a good gender therapists

[Guest Krisina]

I wasn't sure if I should post this in the general area but decided to post it here.

As much as support websites are helpful, transgender support groups are helpful, I can't say enough about the importance of having a good gender therapist.

We often (myself included) vent our frustration or depression. We talk about our fears etc. but, do the people in the support groups usually know all the ins and outs of past sexual experience, confusion over gender, big a person is bipolar or suffering from post traumatic stress. Do they know all the ins and outs of family history?

It is very important to see a good qualified gender therapist. They have s good idea from live interaction and from seeing how you are doing what you can handle, help if you are ready etc for change and support. They can be an empathetic ear to listen to you. They get to know you, if they are lucky over months and years too.

Never underestimate how helpful a good gender therapist can be. And not just for your gender issues.

Krisina

[Guest ~DeeDee~]

I see a gender therapist, and would never miss a week. I did chicken out on the support group last night though.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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When I started all of this, I believed only a "crazy person" would need to see a therapist...

And...that wasn't for me! But, that was the old male thinking.....

When I went to the gender therapist the first time I was terrified and I just KNEW that I'd not be able to say a word....

But...BUT...BUT...once I started to talk, I couldn't shut up and I let everything I could think of come out....

I looked forward to every week......I LOVED IT!

And, obviously I haven't stopped talking yet!......lol

HUGGS

Dee Jay

[KathrynJulia]

Krisina & Donna Jean

I could not agree with you more. My therapist took a terrified, deer in the headlights, future goddess and turned my life in the right direction. My therapist is my lifeline. Like DJ, I honestly didn't think I could say a word, wrong. She drew me out, I spilled my guts and she gave me the courage to talk to my daughter and her husband. To come out to my doctor and my personal friend. I never would have had the nerve to come out. Joanne showed me I had that nerve. She has instilled in me more than ever transitioning is within my grasp and I want it more than anything now. So do yourself a favor, find a good gender therapist and develop the trust between you. Your therapist will be there to help you get over the obstacals that stand in your way. Joanne is my therapist and I owe her a lot. Find a Joanne and put her in your life. It's the first important step to the new you.

Kathryn

[Guest Donna Jean]

Krisina & Donna Jean

I could not agree with you more. My therapist took a terrified, deer in the headlights, future goddess and turned my life in the right direction. My therapist is my lifeline. Like DJ, I honestly didn't think I could say a word, wrong.

Kathryn

LOL....How true!

LOVE

Dee Jay

[Guest Lacey Lynne]

Though I have not seen a gender therapist in nearly 1.5 years now, I'll agree with you completely on this one, Krisinia. Actually, I could use a good one right now too! This whole transition trip is Catch 22: Darned if ya do; darned if ya don't! Phooey! Gotta sort THIS out!

Peace Lacey

[Guest Krisina]

Though I have not seen a gender therapist in nearly 1.5 years now, I'll agree with you completely on this one, Krisinia. Actually, I could use a good one right now too! This whole transition trip is Catch 22: Darned if ya do; darned if ya don't! Phooey! Gotta sort THIS out!

Peace Lacey

Good idea to talk to someone, or at least it is for me.

Darned if you do darned if you don't transition.

Krisina