Looking... looking... what am I looking for

[eternal-c]

I have spent the last couple days looking for a therapist online and I realized today that I do not appear to be any closer to finding one.

For those of you that have found good therapists, how did you find them? I am really making an effort to get things sorted out, but finding a therapist is turning out to be a daunting task.

Thanks
Candice

[Aprilrain]

your best bet is to find a local TS support group and ask the girls there.

[AllieSF]

Not all are on the internet. I would try some local health service centers for the LGBT crowd. Portland appears to be a pretty open and tolerating city, so they should have some good therapists around to help you. You can also call some community hospitals and ask for recommendations, or names or those who are experienced in genders issues. The local university health care office may also have some contacts. The urnotalone.com website sometimes shows some health center contact info when you do a search for members where you live. Good luck and I hope this helps.

[elizabethamy]

i got lucky on the psychology today therapist search site. lots of folks there claim gender issues as a form of expertise, and some are more expert than others. but it depends on what you want -- expertise, objectivity, advocacy, recommendation letters, etc -- we're all at different places. also, licensed sex therapists do more than teach married couples how to put the life back into their relationships - they also work with gender-identity clients and might be right for you...part of it is knowing what stage you're at and what you're seeking to explore in therapy. best wishes!

elizabethamy

[Andie Elisabeth]

If you have an insurance, try asking the insurance company who they have contracts with and/or who they recommend.

[Julia_in_Pa]

Depending on where in the Portland area you are you could speak to http://www.transtherapist.com/
They are located here; 4115 N Mississippi Ave
Portland Oregon 97217
503-341-7001

Try here; Annik Larsen, LCSW, ACSW
1920 N.W. Johnson, Suite 112
Portland, OR. 97209
Phone : (503) 285-7572
Email : [email protected]
Works with individuals with gender dysphoria, gender and/or sexual identity questions or issues, or personal or relationship problems relating to these issues, including crossdressers, transsexuals, people who aren't sure who they are, their partners or other family members, or anyone who may be affected by a gender issue. Counseling, support, education and consultation for clients and for other professionals not familiar with these issues.

Try here; Jan Lewis, MSW, LCSW
1020 SW Taylor St., Suite 620
Portland, OR. 97205
Phone : (503) 294-1075

Try here; Catherine Pivetti, LPC
3433 NE Sandy
Portland, OR. 97213
Phone : (503) 740 9555
Gender transitions, letters, relationship counseling, individual or family therapy, groups. Adults or children. Therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma by a therapist who understands that counseling needs may have little or nothing to do with your gender identity. Poly-friendly, extensive experience with children, queer-identified therapist.

Try here; Terrie A. Lyons, Ph.D.
3033 SW First Avenue
Portland, OR. 97201
Phone : (503) 221-8764

Suzan Mayer, MSW
319 S.W. Washington, Suite 1015
Portland, OR. 97204
Phone : (503) 245-4614

Shelly Norton, Ph.D.
2020 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
Phone : (503) 238-0780

Try here ; B.J. Barbara Seymour, ACSW
Portland, OR.
Phone : (503) 228-2472
Gender Identity Counseling

Reid Vanderburgh MA, LMFT
319 SW Washington St, #701
Portland, OR. 97204
Phone : (503) 341-7001
Website : http://www.transtherapist.com/

Dr. Jamie Pettus
6536 SE Duke Street
Portland. OR. 97206
Phone : (503) 928-4325
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.mytherapistsaid.com
Quote from Dr. Pettus's website : "My focus (and my passion) is with the LGBT community, though I certainly don't limit my work to 'family'! Rest assured, though, that my counseling is gay friendly. I work with all kinds of people from all walks of life and with all kinds of life challenges. Whether you're interested in individual counseling or couples counseling, I'd consider it an honor to work with you. My mission is to provide quality therapy at an affordable fee."

All of these that I listed past the initial one I found on Laura's Playground and are listed as Gender therapists.

Go and call.


Julia

[eternal-c]

Thank you all once again.

And Julia; wow! That is a lot of resources. They are all a bit of a drive (I am actually 25mi SW of portland, but most people know Portland instead of the surrounding towns) but some good places to start :) I think I have some calls to make monday hopefully.

Candice

[Laurie Ann]

I found mine by being depressed enough my wife made me see a sharing before I harmed mysel she directed me to a solid gender therapist

[nikkijo]

Qcenter, old town clinic, or if your young enough... outside in..... thats the best place to start

[nikkijo]

Thank you all once again.

And Julia; wow! That is a lot of resources. They are all a bit of a drive (I am actually 25mi SW of portland, but most people know Portland instead of the surrounding towns) but some good places to start :) I think I have some calls to make monday hopefully.

Candice

woodburn, hubbard, gervais, newberg, sherwood, mcminville, or ??