finding reliable medical practitioners

[TruthSeeker1]

I saw this helpful article written by Rebecca Taylor, a psychotherapist from Sandy, Utah.  If you're looking for a therapist in that area, you might want to reach out to her.  She may also offer zoom counseling. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pare...bc24&ei=19

[Guest]

I saw this helpful article written by Rebecca Taylor, a psychotherapist from Sandy, Utah.  If you're looking for a therapist in that area, you might want to reach out to her.  She may also offer zoom counseling. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pare...bc24&ei=19

Thank you thank you thank you. You have no idea how much this helps. I will def check her out. Truly appreciate it!!!!

[CommonSenseDad74]

I am desperate to find gender critical counseling for my daughter in West Virginia. Both therapists we've tried have told my wife and I to affirm my daughters dysphoria and to refer to her as her chosen male name. I've spent countless hours searching forums and found nothing. Please help us. We feel like we're being held hostage.

[Dadtofindhelp]

Hello,

I am looking for a referral to a therapist in Northern Virginia.  My son (age 14) has come out as trans.  He informed us of this while we were testing him for Autism and depression.  We are looking for someone who will work on the underlying issues, rather than short cutting to a solution.  Any help would be appreciated.

Concerned Dad.

[Heather]

HI there Dadtofindhelp,
Welcome to the board. Your account has been activated.
I'm sure some of our members will respond to your request for help soon.  In the meantime, I encourage you to search among the previous postings. You probably will find a lot of useful advice from other parents and descriptions of what they've been seeing and hearing to compare your own situation to.
You are not alone,
Heather

[LI Mom]

Hello,

I am looking for a therapist on Long Island for my 19 year old daughter who announced a year ago she was transgender.

I had bad experiences with her college therapist in Massachusetts because she was referred to the Fenway Clinic and they wanted to immediately start hormones. They also convinced her she wasn't trans enough and she insisted after meeting with them she needed to be moved to a boys dorm floor.  I had to pay an extra $2000 to provide a private room with a private shower.  Fenway told her to use the boys showers. UGH. 

She is home now from college and still speaking about hormones.  KM is a recent ROGD.  She has a history of anxiety, cutting, depression, dyslexia, low self esteem from learning disabilities, poor reaction to SSRI's, hospitalizations, bullying, hypothyroid, PCOS.    I was given 2 names. Shervin Shadianloo MD and Richard Pleak, MD.  I saw one comment on Dr. Pleak from a woman who stated felt pressured into hormones and surgery by Dr. Pleak and his staff and now regrets it.  I'm not sure about Dr. Shadianloo.  I saw that he wrote sections of textbooks about trans gender issues and he may be too gender affirming but I'm not completely sure of his opinions.  He did not have any reviews on any boards that I saw.

I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you.

Hello Willfred,
I feel like I could have written this post myself. Hope all is going well for you and your daughter these several years later. Of course I’m on here looking for a recommendation for a therapist in either the NY or Mass area myself. Or virtual. If you have any names of someone who helped I would greatly appreciate it. 
Thank you so much,
LI Mom

[LI Mom]

Any referrals in NYC? my 12 year old just told us she wants to a be a boy.  Growing up she was always interested in boys and girls things (toys etc). Lately she keeps her hair short and wears t shirts and jeans or long shorts.  She goes to an all girls school and a girl in her class  (of 50 kids) just became FTM.  She herself still likes american girl, etc.  All of a sudden she tells me she wants to be  a boy. The only kind of weird thing is she is very creative and draws her own graphic novels but mainly a male character.  Recenltly she was complaining though to DH that there is only ONE female ninja in lego ninjago.
She was an easy toddler but is easily distracted in school. She does not meet criteria for ADHD but is close (we had her evaluated 3 years ago)/ . Also, she is a little immature for age/ her class.  She has always been self conscious about showing skin and is terrified of going out without sunblock!
I really believe she is a girl.  I dont want a therapist who will try to help her transition.

I believe Sasha Ayad has a recommendation in NYC. You can contact her here for a list she keeps of recommended therapists: https://inspiredteentherapy.com/thanks/

Hello Mamanyc,
This is a few years after your post here and I hope all has been well for you and your daughter since. Of course I am wondering if you have any recommendations for a therapist who has been helpful? Going through same nightmare here. 
Thank you so much,
LI Mom