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ftmichael.livejournal.com

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A few popular pages that are linked to from the Resources page, which people may now have trouble finding:

* Online Support
* Support groups
* FTM passing tips
* MTF passing tips
* FTM reading list
* General reading list
* Physicians by region
* Therapists by region
* List of transfeminine people
* List of transmasculine people

You can also go to All Pages to find what you're looking for.

Two of the most popular pages that folks may have issues with:

Therapists in the United States - this page links to more specific geographic areas in the US. If you can't figure out how to get to the page you need, here are the links:

Northeast
* New England - CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
* Mid-Atlantic - NJ, NY, PA

Midwest
* East North Central - IL, IN, MI, OH, WI
* West North Central - IA, KS, MO, MN, ND, NE, SD

South
* South Atlantic - DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV
* East South Central - AL, KY, MS, TN
* West South Central - AR, LA, OK, TX

West
* Mountain - AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY
* Pacific - AK, CA, HI, OR, WA

Support groups in the United States - same format as the therapists page. If you can't figure out how to get to the page you need, here are the links:

* New England
* Mid-Atlantic
* East North Central
* West North Central
* South Atlantic
* East South Central
* West South Central
* Mountain
* Pacific

Current Mood: okay
Current Location: Boston, MA, United States

toy-gun-killing.livejournal.com

Hey all. My first time posting here.

A little introduction of myself; my name's Dante, and I'm an FtM (also pansexual). I started coming out about six months ago to my family and friends, slowly, but now pretty much everyone knows that I'm male, and want to be refered to as such. I want to eventually have top surgery done, and to go on T. However, at this point I'm only 16, which is still underage by a few years in Canada.

Recently, though, I put in an application to a gender identity clinic in Toronto, and I got a phone call for an appointment with a therapist there. I wanted to do a little research into him, and found out that he has a bit of controversy to his name. Ken Zucker.

Does anyone have any experience with him or know much about him...?
I'm a bit nervous about this, even more-so now that I've done a bit of research in him, and I would appreciate anyone's experiences with him.

Many thanks,
D

Current Music: Detlef Schrempf - Band of Horses

skysurfer13.livejournal.com

Hey! I've never posted here before, but since I found this community a while ago, it's been a really big help in answering most of my questions and helping me work through things. So! I'm Charlie (FTM, pre-T and, well, just about everything else). I've got a few questions that I couldn't find answers to, and was hoping people 'round here might be able to help me.

( Questions under the cut! )

ragetti-wench.livejournal.com

Despite the fact that I'll more or less be closeting myself again for the next two years of college (because there's really no point in my professors knowing until I start hormones), I've got my first appointment with the school's therapist this coming Tuesday. She's technically a "personal counselor", so I'm a little anxious that she might not even be qualified to later refer me for hormones, but hopefully it'll be a step in the right direction. Is there anything I should be aware of or anything that I should ask her? I don't simply want to be tactless and ask, "So what are you're qualifications?" simply because I doubt the credibility of anyone located in my city.

Current Mood: anxious

thaddeusdagan.livejournal.com

Hey, all! I've never posted here before, but I feel like I've finally got something to say. A quick intro: I'm Tad. I'm 33 years old, assigned female at birth, and I've been repressing my trans issues most of my life. It was only in about March of this year that I realised that my gender dysphoria was worsening rather than getting better and that I was going to have to confront it. A lot of soul-searching and research - and negotions with my straight husband - later, I finally had to admit that I was really male and that I needed to transition. And today, I got my prescription for T. I have an appointment on Thursday to get my first injection and be taught how to do it so that I can do the rest on my own. Three months. It's crazy.

( Resources and question behind the cut )

Thanks, everyone. And mods, if there are any issues with the contents (or tags) of my post, let me know and I'll happily make any necessary changes.

x-posted to ftm

Current Location: northern Nevada

steepholm.livejournal.com

Via

juliaserano - a petition to remove transvestic fetishism/disorder from DSM V can be found here.

gymx.livejournal.com

From time to time there are questions about therapy and therapists from folks who want to go to therapy but are not quite sure how to go about it or what to expect. Here are some guidelines that pertain to individual therapy (not couples or family therapy).

( See below )

shenth.livejournal.com

I'm a 19 year-old trans man living in a small Midwestern college town, and am having difficulties transitioning. I have lived full-time as male for the last year and a half, though I have not legally changed my name.

1) No doctors nearby. This is not a town known for its stellar medical care, and it houses no doctors who specialize in transition-related care.

2) Iffy therapist. I am seeing a therapist for free at the health center, but I only have four more sessions left available to me. She is sympathetic and polite, but knows nothing about aiding in transition.

3) No money and little transportation. There are two bigger cities nearby, but I lack the time and funds to commute and pay for care there.

My immediate concern is getting a letter from a therapist so that when I can access medical treatment I'll be able to do so right away. However, I know nothing about the procedures for this. Do letters have to be addressed to someone specific, or are they general, "To who this may concern" letters? Is there an expected format? Is there a good way for me to convince my current therapist to do this for me, and defeat her possible argument that she doesn't know what she's doing? I'm self-reliant enough to do all the work therapists are supposed to do according to the SOC, so I'd just be using her signature for this.

I've tried looking through the tags, but didn't see anything. Help?

-Tobias

feignresistance.livejournal.com

East Bay specific

I wanted to recommend a therapist to anyone who is looking for one. She has worked with trans patients before and is a very good therapist in my experience and opinion.

Her name is Amber Merziotis
She can be reached at:
510-444-3344
ext. 2000

She works on a sliding scale, and you may be able to negotiate a very, very low per session rate with her.

andrajames.livejournal.com

There have been some recent developments concerning the depathologisation of trans people which frankly worry me. I do agree that GID is a bad diagnosis for transsexual people, our genders are not disordered. Many of us do need hormonal and surgical treatments and felt dysphoric and unhappy with our bodies and THAT was a condition, but our genders per se aren't. The diagnoses for other transgender people are problematic too, 'crossdressing' should not be pathologised.

However I have seen people recently wishing to remove GID from the DSM/ICD entirely and not suggesting that it is replaced by something else. There is a suggestion that we should be able to change our legal genders without having already gone through hormonal and/or surgical treatments. This would then allow HRT and corrective surgery to be mandated purely on physical grounds.

This isn't the only problem with this but is what I want to talk about here:
This presents a problem for non-binary people. In pretty much every country throughout the world the choices of legal gender are male or female. A neutrois person (for example) cannot be legally recognised as neutrois, nor can any other non-binary people have their genders recognised. So where would this model leave an MTN? They could either stay legally male and therefore have no access to treatment or become legally female which would open up a treatment path, however this treatment path wouldn't be ideal for a person who wants minimal hormones and genital nullification.

The current availability of surgery for such people is still very poor (but slowly improving), however in some cases it can be made available via a GID or GID:NOS diagnosis under the radar. If GID is removed from the DSM/ICD then non-binary people will not be able to do this. Binary trans people would have their surgeries mandated by their doctor and the whole 'gender identity treatment' system wouldn't exist. This would leave non-binary people unable to access anything.

( This gives me the fear )

smartyjames86.livejournal.com

I am 20 year old university student going to school in the area of Albany, New York. My hometown is NYC, NY. I would like to start psychotherapy and T soon.

I was wondering one main issue/concern:
Does anyone know a therapist in New York City that lets people with Medicaid on a sliding scale? If so, please let me know. Please note that it is also important to me this person is willing to work with my academic schedule and being away from NYC eight months of the year. So it is also crucial this person is willing to do therapy sessions over the phone. Strong preference to a therapist who does not follow or is not rigid about following the Benjamin Standard of Care. Names of therapists and their contact information will be highly appreciated.

Post script:
I have been through hell with Callen Lorde about them being sufficient on providing a therapist for me to see. However, I have not gotten a rapid response due to their "wait list". Most of the ones I have found does not accept my health insurance, Medicaid. As a college student in his 20's, I am sure some can relate to how hard it is to have money in their hands.

Current Mood: crushed

dear-kallisti.livejournal.com

This is only partially related to anything transgender, but it is still slightly related and can't post it anywhere else, so please don't flame me.

Quick background: FtM in my mid-to-late teens, had three therapists in my lifetime and been in therapy for the past four years, one institutionalization for attempted suicide at age twelve and have essentially been in emotional turmoil since that age. I've now been out and transitioning for the past three years, as well as on testosterone for going on a year-and-a-half; happy as a male, absolutely solid with my identity as a transsexual male, excessively pleased with my current life situation and surroundings.

The issue is this: happy though I am with my life, I am still stuck in emotional turmoil and, after a lot of research, am more than fairly certain that what I'm dealing with is Borderline Personality Disorder [BPD]. It isn't enough to just say it; I have a great group of friends and a wonderful partner, and when I am going through periods of what I call 'emotional insanity' I tend to take things out on them. It's making me miserable. I am desperate for help; my inability to control my emotions is slowly dragging me down.

The problem is this: I am aware of the fact that a part of BPD is an instability in identity. I have struggled with that issue for a long time; I have continuously changed beliefs, values, religions, sexual orientation, etc. One issue that I have never wavered in is my gender identity, I am transsexual and I'm sticking to that-- it is entirely unrelated to my possible BPD. However, my fear is that if I bring this up to my therapist, or my family, or anyone who I discuss this with, they will automatically assume that this invalidates my gender identity. I also haven't been entirely open about my problems with my therapist who I have been seeing for seven months now; if I spring this on her now I'm afraid she'll think its a trap and won't offer me any help, in fact there is a possibility that she would refuse to even consider diagnosing me because of my age. I feel like people already see my transsexual status as an 'issue' and if I bring any other issues to the table I'll be marked crazy and a lost-cause. How can I tackfully approach this issue with my therapist? And others?

Thanks much,
-Lucas

Current Mood: depressed

hypnoticmalaise.livejournal.com

Crossposted from

genderqueer.

I have been thinking a lot lately about seeking therapy, both for gender issues and a bunch of unrelated stuff. But I need some advice on how to find a therapist that will fit what I need.

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auntysarah.livejournal.com

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thec-of-nv.livejournal.com

Hi,

I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a therapist in either Fredericksburg, VA or near Alexandria, VA who has experience with genderqueer/transgender patients and is queer-positive/affirmative. I’m currently seeing someone who is good for dealing with some other things I have going on (more ‘mainstream’ stuff like family problems) but I feel like she just doesn’t ‘get’ the gender stuff. I don’t know if this is because it’s only been a few sessions, but I just get the feeling that she isn’t going to understand it anytime soon and it’s making me incredibly frustrated and I feel like I waste my time & money (and energy) bringing this subject up with her. So I’d like to find someone who specializes more/is more familiar with gender issues.

I’m also interested in learning more about partial/subtotal hysterectomy or endometrial ablation. I pretty much have my mind & heart made up that I want either procedure (leaning more toward the hysto as I’ve read that ablations at my age (19) might not work too well & have to be repeated). The two main questions I have are 1. how much do these procedures generally cost – with insurance and without; and 2. is there any way I could get a therapist to say that the procedure would benefit my mental health as a way of getting an insurance company to cover at least part of a hysto? Would an insurance company buy that or do I need to have an actual ‘medical’ condition like endometriosis or something? (What if I was diagnosed with PMDD?)

Thanks for any & all help.

X-posted a few places

born-again-guy.livejournal.com

Hey All,

I'm moving to Chicago in August and I am looking for some trans-friendly therapists to get the ball rolling. I'm ready to start 'T' and would love to get moving towards that as soon as possible, but I know I need a Dr's. note. So, if any of you have ANY helpful info for me it is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys.

Alan

Cross Posted to ftm and _ftm_

fullcontactmuse.livejournal.com

Cross posted to

mtf,

transgender, and

transseattle.

I self identify as a non-op, male to female transgendered woman. After doing a lot of research, I am looking to begin anti-androgens. However, I am not about to go forward without a doctor's supervision. So far, I have only found one doctor in the Seattle area that will prescribe them, but she requires the letter from the therapist.

My question for the other non-ops on HRT who have chosen this route for reasons other than money (or a lack there of) is: Did this notion of not getting SRS come up in your sessions? How did you respond to this and how did the therapist respond to this? If you are in the Seattle area, would you recommend this therapist to other non-ops that are seeking HRT?

Thanks in advance!

Current Mood: thoughtful
Current Location: The Clark Zoo

styggian-nights.livejournal.com

Do any of you guys know of trans friendly therapists in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area?

Yes, I could go to St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnasota, or to Madison or Milwaukee, but really, needing half a day to go see someone on a regular basis (and I personally feel that I should, even if they would be willing to write me a letter on a simple appointment) would be very difficult. The car I use isn't mine, and we are both tight on cash as it is, so the gas and time expense is not affordable for us.

I am going out of my head trying to find TG friendly therapists in Eau Claire. It's just not happening for me. All of the TG related websites I look at only list St Paul, Madison, or Milwaukee, too, so I was hoping maybe by chance someone here would have some information I'm not privy to eslewhere.

Help, please?

pkbarbiedoll.livejournal.com

So, what did Frued say about transexuals? What do modern psychoanalytics have to say about us? Should I avoid psychoanalysts like the plague? IMWTN.

moondaughter20.livejournal.com

I FINALLY, after 4 weeks of trying to get the right contact info, got in touch with a psychiatrist in Vancouver who is supposed to have some experience in sorting gender issues from other childhood and trauma issues. Dr. Oberdeick was recommended to me by the Transhealth unit of Coastal Health. The other person recommended to me, Melady Preece, who sounds much better suited for me, is a pyschologist and not a psychiatrist, and isn't covered by BC Medical.

My GP was quick to get the referral off, in early Dec, but when I finally was able to reach the PDocs office I was told by a grumpy sounding assistant that they had received no referral. So my GP faxed it back and FINALLY! I have an appointment....but not until end of Feb.

This whole thing was way more difficult than it should have been, full of SNAFU's, so I'm wondering if the universe is warning me that maybe this isn't the therapist for me.

Has anyone else had experience with gender specialists (esp psychiatrists) in the Vancouver area that can recommend someone, in case this doesn't work out for me? You can message me privately or post here if you can help. Thanks.

x-posted to MTF

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