Since I’ve retired as a therapist, I’ve been asked many times not only for referrals of other therapists, but also for tips on how to choose a therapist. Here are some basics to start with.
First, it’s unrealistic to expect a therapist to understand from personal experience every one of the issues and identities you might [...]
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Transition and Beyond: Observations on Gender Identity, Second Edition by Reid Vanderburgh, MA, LMFT
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by Team-Reid
As of January of 2012, I am no longer working directly with clients, though I am continuing to provide consultation, trainings, and clinical supervision to therapy interns. Since I began my practice in 2001, I have been asked to do increasing numbers of trainings, as well as to consult with other therapists. I have also [...]
by Team-Reid
There is a growing number of trans-identified therapists and psychologists, which I find an exciting development in the profession. Over time, this will lead to a substantial body of literature de-pathologizing trans identity, which will in turn lead the therapy/psychology professions in the direction of being more helpful to trans clients than has traditionally been [...]
by Reid Vanderburgh MA, LMFT
When I do educational presentations, the question often arises, “What is the best way to tell children one of their parents is transitioning? Doesn’t it harm the child in some way?” There are a number of variables to consider in answering these questions, but the first answer I give is that children are not harmed [...]
by Reid Vanderburgh MA, LMFT
I do dozens of classroom presentations each academic quarter, and invariably the question arises, “I saw a show on Oprah about a twelve-year-old who was allowed to begin hormones. But how can a child that age be making that kind of irreversible decision? Their sexuality is just emerging, how can they possibly know transition is [...]
