Finding a gender-affirming therapist, who is supportive of clients' identities and experiences, can be tough.
Here are eight tools to help.
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That is, however, so long as good, affordable therapists are available.
Historically, the mental health and health field has been a huge place of discrimination for queer folks.
And, sadly, thats still the case,Rena McDaniel, licensed clinical counselor,previously told Well+Good.
ks Stanley, PsyD, is a gender-affirming licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health.
Those forward-moving strides are heartening when going about a search for a gender-affirming therapist.
Some places to start your search include the following eight resources and strategies.
This specificity can help ensure you are matched with a gender-affirming therapist.
The organization features a mental-health provider directory than can help connect people with a gender-affirming therapist.
An easy first step I take is to email a potential therapist a new-client inquiry.
Thats because finding a gender-affirming therapist who is helpful not hurtful is ultimately the goal.
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ks Stanley, PsyD, is a gender-affirming licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health.
