SRS and WPATH certified therapists

Comment by Galina Edwards on July 15, 2012 at 9:43pm

High Jennifer,  gee I hate to be the first to give a my experience.  No you do not need therapist the follows the WPATH word for word.  It is a guide.  I had one therapist that is and lisbian and has a DR. in the front of her name. My second therapist was gay and did not have a Dr. in the front of his name.  I saw them for 4 months and got my letters.  They were licensed professional  therapist.  They evaluated me as a person not as a project.  My Family Dr. was also prepared to give me a letter after 3 months but it was not necessary.  My surgeon accepted the letters with no problem.  It is all in the wording of the letters.

Good Luck.  BTW, luck has nothing to do with it.

Remember, only God and you control your future.

Comment by HELEN BRADY on July 16, 2012 at 9:56am

I know in my own case, Dr. Leis told me he would accept me if an internist Ok'd me for surgery. I have had NO therapy. I got HRT 19 months ago from my GP. Decided the dosage myself.  Personally I think the WPATH stuff is BS, but I admit some people are more comfortable following it.

I now know of two other girls who followed my path, just living as the person you really are.  Neither surgery nor HRT makes you any more of a woman....you were born female if you are mtf TS. (Just with some mistaken parts)

Comment by Jennifer Winslow on July 17, 2012 at 3:52pm

Thank you all SO much!!  It seems that this latest bout of searching has netted some very real prospects.  The first response from a therapist I contacted is as follows:

Jennifer - 

Thank you for the very articulate sharing of your journey and stated intentions for future.

I have been in the field of mental health counseling for over 12 years, seeing clients representing various elements and stages of the Transgender experience.  In addition, I have been a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for several years and attended their world conference twice.

Therefore, if I can be of further support to you in the transition process, please let me know when is a best date/time/phone number to reach you.  It would be my preference to speak by phone to further discuss your needs and intentions.

Your consideration is appreciated.

Norman R. Brandenstein, LMHC

He seems like a very positive therapist, and one I am looking at quite seriously.  Just an hour away, too. And so the journey progresses a bit further.....

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