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Posted by - 16-Aug-2023, 02:42 AM
(09-Jul-2023, 01:05 PM)shobaneru Wrote: Hello All. I am so glad I found this forum. I have a son who identifies as trans female. I live in the Northern Virginia area. Looking for a non affirming therapist. Nobody is helping. I am desperate at this point. Any help will be truly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help in advance!

I know your concern and pain.  My daughter is in the same situation.  Please check on this website, they are the Arlington Parent Coalition (APC).  Finding a Gender-Critical Therapist | Arlingtonparentcoa please get in touch with them and see if they can help you to find a good therapist.  You are not alone.  May God/Buddhas give you wisdom and strength.  Angel We stand together and save our children.   Smile
Posted by Deschutes95120 - 11-Aug-2023, 07:14 PM
(03-Aug-2023, 08:26 PM)LetThereBeLight Wrote: Anyone have recommendations to a Therapist in California?

Hello, we live in California, too, and are looking for a non-affirming therapist for our daughter., who says she's trans. Unfortunately her current therapist is more encouraging of medical transition than I previously thought. Have you found one in California?
Hello, I just joined this forum today so apologies if I am doing this wrong but I am looking for a therapist in California, particularly the Bay Area (though if its online I guess it could be anywhere in CA). Our 15 yro daughter recently informed us that she is trans and unfortunately her therapist is turning out to be more affirming than I thought--has told our daughter that hormones are not a big deal and pose little risk to one's health, etc. This is all just so sad and depressing. I came across Lisa Littman's ROGD work and have been watching Sasha Ayad's videos for several months now and recently found this group. Would love to get recommendations for a therapist in CA. Thank you so much!
Posted by LetThereBeLight - 03-Aug-2023, 08:26 PM
Anyone have recommendations to a Therapist in California?
Posted by shobaneru - 25-Jul-2023, 11:14 AM
Good Morning,

I am on the lookout for a therapist in Northern VA for my son who claims that he is a girl and wants us to call him by the appropriate pronoun and his new name. I am so very desperate to find a therapist who will not affirm. He is 17 years old soon to be 18 and wants to take hormones which I am not for. I am willing to talk to anybody who will explain to him about he harmful effects of cross sex hormones.

Everyday is a nightmare literally. I am constantly walking on eggshells around him not knowing when he will lash out.

Any help will be greatly appreciated! Please help!

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions
Posted by shobaneru - 09-Jul-2023, 01:05 PM
Hello All. I am so glad I found this forum. I have a son who identifies as trans female. I live in the Northern Virginia area. Looking for a non affirming therapist. Nobody is helping. I am desperate at this point. Any help will be truly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help in advance!
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 24-Jun-2023, 01:00 PM
(24-Jun-2023, 11:28 AM)IGrace Wrote: I know this is an old thread but I think you'd struggle to find a non-affirming doctor these days, transitioning children is unfortunately part of the DSM. Perhaps there are some so called "conversion therapists" operating that are willing to stand up to the system and deliver a high quality of care for our children

I'm afraid you are correct, IGrace. However, there is a growing number of doctors and therapists who see the harm gender medicine is doing, especially to vulnerable populations such as those on the autism spectrum and those who have been sexually assaulted or otherwise traumatized, and these therapists also realize there is a lack of quality evidence that shows gender medicine is safe and helpful.

The Gender Exploratory Therapy Association (GETA) is building a list of therapists who will take an exploratory approach with patients rather than immediately affirm them as trans. 

Their list may be found here: https://www.genderexploratory.com/find/
Be sure to scroll through all the pages as the names don't seem to be listed in any particular order, although I see the site now offers a few different sorting options. The list started out with I believe 5 or 6 names, so it has definitely grown and continues to grow. I have also heard (but cannot confirm) that if you get in contact with GETA, they may have a few more names to suggest, basically therapists and doctors who have asked not to have their names made publicly availlable on the website.

If I understand correctly, in the USA, therapists, social workers and doctors may only work with patients who are physically located in states where the professional is licensed to practice, so keep in mind online appointments with professionals in other states may or may not be possible. Some on the list specify where they are licensed to practice and others do not, so if a therapist hasn't specified, it may be worth calling or emailing to find out. I also see a few life coaches on the GETA list, and again if I understand correctly, life coaching is not a licensed profession so these people can work with patients anywhere.
Posted by IGrace - 24-Jun-2023, 11:28 AM
I know this is an old thread but I think you'd struggle to find a non-affirming doctor these days, transitioning children is unfortunately part of the DSM. Perhaps there are some so called "conversion therapists" operating that are willing to stand up to the system and deliver a high quality of care for our children
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 06-Jun-2023, 02:21 PM
(05-Jun-2023, 10:05 PM)Malvdav Wrote: Any suggestions for finding a therapist in the Atlanta area. I have a teen girl.

Welcome to te forum, Malvdav. 

I sent you a PM.
Posted by Malvdav - 05-Jun-2023, 10:05 PM
Any suggestions for finding a therapist in the Atlanta area. I have a teen girl.
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 10-Mar-2023, 02:25 AM
(09-Mar-2023, 11:12 PM)Alt-help Wrote: Hello, 
   I just joined because I'm a concerned friend of people who are dealing with gender identity issues in their children. I'd like to help them find gender critical therapists in our area. I live in Rhode Island. I wish there was some kind of hotline directory. It's a shame those seeking non- affirming help have to do it so secretly. Thank you in advance for any referrals. I'll be sure to pass along this support group. Smile

Thanks for joining on behalf of your friends. So many people lose friendships over this, when friends believe parents are being "transphobic." It's wonderful that you understand what we face. Friends like you are so important.

Your account has been activated.

GETA (Gender Exploratory Therapy Association) does have a therapist directory. Although their directory still offers fairly slim pickins, it is growing all the time as more and more therapists realize that kids must have lengthy, thorough, careful exploration of their underlying issues before even considering social or medical transition. Go to the following link and click on the heading "find therapists" at the top of the page. Browse through all therapist list pages and perhaps you will find someone in your area. https://www.genderexploratory.com/

Online Zoom/teletherapy may be an option if there are no exploratory therapists in your area. However, it is my understanding (I could be mistaken) that therapists must be licensed in the state where the patient resides, so online therapy may not open as many doors as it might seem. However, also as I understand it, an option to consider might be life coaching, as I believe they are not subject to stringent licensing requirements like therapists are. I believe there are a few life coaches listed on the GETA website. Just something to consider and look into further.

There's also the possibility that one of our members might have a therapist recommendation. I urge you to post your query in the members-only area so that more people will see it. Most members don't vists this area of the forum too often.

Welcome.
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