Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/transdbtgroup This DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/transdbtgroup This DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
It can be hard to be trans, even after transition. Life After Transition is a group for trans people who consider their transition complete. We support one another with subjects including community, safety, bodies, and identities. This group is for those who: *Have finished their transition but still want support around being trans; *Feel challenged by navigating coming out and building relationships; *Can sometimes be haunted their past; *Feel unsettled by anti-trans rhetoric and legislative attacks; *Want a safe space to talk and build connections. Reach out for a free consultation!
It can be hard to be trans, even after transition. Life After Transition is a group for trans people who consider their transition complete. We support one another with subjects including community, safety, bodies, and identities. This group is for those who: *Have finished their transition but still want support around being trans; *Feel challenged by navigating coming out and building relationships; *Can sometimes be haunted their past; *Feel unsettled by anti-trans rhetoric and legislative attacks; *Want a safe space to talk and build connections. Reach out for a free consultation!
In-person support group for parents of transgender teens and young adults. Come together in all the stages of understanding and acceptance, grief and loss, ally ship and celebration. Share complex feelings, stories and wisdom in an environment of love and support. Next meeting is May 26, 2024.
In-person support group for parents of transgender teens and young adults. Come together in all the stages of understanding and acceptance, grief and loss, ally ship and celebration. Share complex feelings, stories and wisdom in an environment of love and support. Next meeting is May 26, 2024.
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 up. Group's goal is to help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live fully. We'll discuss the impact of living in these times of anti-trans laws w/ threats to healthcare. Our group contains 7 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Low-fee slots available, FSA/HSA OK to use and PPO plans may offer reimbursement. Time Zone: EST--FL or CA residents only
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 up. Group's goal is to help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live fully. We'll discuss the impact of living in these times of anti-trans laws w/ threats to healthcare. Our group contains 7 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Low-fee slots available, FSA/HSA OK to use and PPO plans may offer reimbursement. Time Zone: EST--FL or CA residents only
We meet on the 1st Fri of the month by Zoom video meeting for consultation about transgender, non binary and questioning clients age 10+. Consult with a Gender Therapist with 25 of experience in the field as well as with other talented therapists from around the nation. WPATH Mentor Hours can be obtained through this group. Time Zone PST. 3 other groups offered.
We meet on the 1st Fri of the month by Zoom video meeting for consultation about transgender, non binary and questioning clients age 10+. Consult with a Gender Therapist with 25 of experience in the field as well as with other talented therapists from around the nation. WPATH Mentor Hours can be obtained through this group. Time Zone PST. 3 other groups offered.
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 and up. Group's goal is to support you, help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live more fully. Our group contains 7-9 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Must be a Californian or Floridian. Low-fee slots. FSA/HSA OK and PPO plan superbills can be provided. Time zone: PST
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 and up. Group's goal is to support you, help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live more fully. Our group contains 7-9 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Must be a Californian or Floridian. Low-fee slots. FSA/HSA OK and PPO plan superbills can be provided. Time zone: PST
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.