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.
