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Thank you for being here. My daughter (soon to turn 20) has been battling depression/anxiety for a couple of years ... since about 16 years old. She had a major surgery that year, but prior to that was struggling but could (or didn't) tell me what the problem was. Her boyfriend of a year had broken up with her, she had gained a considerable amount of weight, and I thought she was struggling with all of that. I knew there was a problem and feared suicide ... Wait feared doesn't describe what I felt ... I was absolutely panicked that she was heading in that direction. I found a counselor for her, and honestly it seemed to help in some respects. Fast forward a couple years and another boyfriend who she broke it off with, and is now in college. She still lives at home until she transfers next year. A couple months ago she was having trouble sleeping, and told me she wanted to again see the counselor which she has done a couple of times. The other night she told me she wants to transition to a boy (or I guess that'd be a man now at her age). I knew something was up and honestly I thought she was going to tell me she's gay. Caught me so off guard! She told me she doesn't like her body, her boobs, and has felt this way for "a long time." Now I'm concerned about the counselor I found, I certainly wouldn't want someone who is confirming such a huge life changing decision, but how do I find someone credible who might be able to help her work this stuff out? I know I'm rambling, but any insight would be so helpful.