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 Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:50 pm
Would I go to a psychologist or psychiatrist about my gender issues if I want an approval letter for T? Are there certain types of psychologists/ psychiatrists that deal with transgendered people specifically? Do I go to them?
...Help? sweatdrop
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:55 pm
If you google "transgender therapists in [insert your state/country here]" you should come up with some pretty good lists of therapists dealing with gender issues in your area. That's how I found the therapist I'm currently setting up an appointment with.
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:36 pm
I can't find a TG therapist in Illinois except for in Chicago. . . three hours away. sad
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:17 pm
.six-speed.[.tranny.] I can't find a TG therapist in Illinois except for in Chicago. . . three hours away. sad Mine is 1.5 hours away, but distance is a necessary evil xp
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:56 pm
Graaaaahhhh, google frustrates me xd
Stupid therapists and their being only in Ottawa and Toronto and such. I can't see my parents wanting to drive almost two hours to Toronto. They'll find some excuse why I don't need a therapist at all.
Why oh WHY doesn't Brantford carry any gender people? It's only two minutes away, it'd be convenient. But noooooooo.
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Maybe I can find some in Cambridge or Hamilton or somewhere in that area. I'll keep looking.
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:04 pm
Arandur .six-speed.[.tranny.] I can't find a TG therapist in Illinois except for in Chicago. . . three hours away. sad Mine is 1.5 hours away, but distance is a necessary evil xp True. Now to pursuade my mum that I am not just "confused" or "overly empathetic." Siiigh.
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:25 pm
.six-speed.[.tranny.] Arandur .six-speed.[.tranny.] I can't find a TG therapist in Illinois except for in Chicago. . . three hours away. sad Mine is 1.5 hours away, but distance is a necessary evil xp True. Now to pursuade my mum that I am not just "confused" or "overly empathetic." Siiigh. Tell her if you're really confused, the therapist will know and sort out everything xd
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:02 am
Does the therapist have to be a specialist or can it be any old clinical psychologist or something?
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:25 am
"I'm Medicated...
Well, I don't know much, since I'm a Transgender N00b, but I do know there are special therapists for us. ♥
As for getting a reccomendation letter for T, I think you would have to go to a specialist to get approved. It seems only logical, yeah? After all, they are trained especially for that line of work.
but really, I don't know. D=>
...How are you?"
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:13 am
ListWell here's a site I've been glancing at....I'm not too sure how updated or credible they are but um....its a list of em? ^^' heh.... Edit: Go figure -.- No listings for my state... -sighs- How horribly disapointing...
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:19 am
On another note, has anyone heard of this site: Gender TherapistO.o Seems a bit too simple....doesn't it?
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:13 am
yeah you'd be going to a specialist on the subject. I had a recular therapist in sunnybrook womans hospital that I went to but since I told her about it she's looking up proper therapy for me. And because I live in Toronto there's apparently a whole building/clinic o.o but she also mentioned possible waiting lists >.<;;;
I'd expect there to be a gender therapist in Hamilton, that place seems to have everything Toronto has, just smaller?
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:39 pm
lea_star yeah you'd be going to a specialist on the subject. I had a recular therapist in sunnybrook womans hospital that I went to but since I told her about it she's looking up proper therapy for me. And because I live in Toronto there's apparently a whole building/clinic o.o but she also mentioned possible waiting lists >.<;;; I'd expect there to be a gender therapist in Hamilton, that place seems to have everything Toronto has, just smaller? Well, here's hoping. I called family services and I'm waiting on some news. I live in Paris (small town right beside Brantford). Hamilton would be ideal. But if I have to make the drive to Toronto, it's worth it. My parents are finally starting to understand and sympathize with me, so I think now they'd agree to it, no matter the two hour distance.
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:24 pm
.six-speed.[.tranny.] I can't find a TG therapist in Illinois except for in Chicago. . . three hours away. sad
You may call one of the Chicago therapists and have them give you recommendations for a therapist closer to you.
*lives in Chicago and about a block away from his therapist, is quite lucky* @_@;;
And to Omni - you DO need to see a therapist for T.
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:30 am
Ugh. . .
I see my [["normal"]] therapist today. . .
And I'm trying to work up the courage to bring it up.
I haven't been able to for the past three months. . .
But maybe this time.
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