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Gender therapist?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Caillin, Nov 27, 2013.

  1. Caillin

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    Are there any therapists that work with people with people who have gender dysphoria that could be online since I dont have any way of going to one it would need to be online or a cheap one online because I think i could convince my mom to let me see one if they are cheap because we dont have alot of money to shell out on a therapist. Also if you have a online therapist do you think they could still prescribe you with hormones after some time. Or if I go to a regular therapist do you think they could prescribe me hormones.
     
  2. sometimebefore

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    I really have no experience with either, but from my research in looking for a therapist for myself, it seems like any old therapist would be able to help with getting through transition. I assume that means that based on however they conduct their practice, they can prescribe hormones just like they would be able to prescribe something else for a different situation with a different person.
     
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    Oh thank you I was thinking of going to a regular therapist but I heard some can say some pretty stupid stuff lol.
     
  4. sometimebefore

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    Try looking online (I think Psychology Today has a web directory of psychologists) to find one near you who is either experienced with or at least understanding of trans people. It'll be by no means a sure thing, but it would at least eliminate a lot of the one's who'd laugh you out of town or just suck in other ways. I would also send an email query to any potential therapist asking them about their willingness to work with a trans* person and to eventually lead you through a transition.