Help finding Psychiatrist

[ChelseaErtel]

I have been seeing a psychologist for a while now and she's experienced in GD. My wife has asked me to see a psychiatrist. She thinks that they can "cure" me. I'm going to go, it should not be any trouble if they have some gender experience.

My problem is I can't find any that are taking new patients. I've called over 25 offices and the ones I have talked to aren't taking new patients. I'm waiting to hear back from about 4 other offices.

I love in Northern Virginia outside of Washington D.C. Can anyone provide any recommendations?

[Frances]

Psychoanalysts do not believe in transsexuality. Psychiatrists do. The cure may be transition.

[Stephanie-L]

The obvious place to start would be with your psychologist, and if they have nobody they can recommend then check with your insurance to see who they have available. If after all of that you still can't find one within a reasonable radius (however you wish to define it, 25 miles, 1 hours drive, etc), tell your wife that you tried, but no luck. A psychiatrist with GD experience will probably not try to "cure" you (unless they believe in reparative therapy, then get as far away as possible). Good luck to you............................Stephanie

[Aimee20]

The "cure" does not exist. Much like homosexuality, the only thing that can be done is to its repress and deny which will just set up for a larger break down later in life. Denying who you are is extremely unhealthy, anyone who counsels otherwise should be avoided at all costs.

[KellyJameson]

The larger the city the better the LGBT resources.

Is the city of Baltimore an option?

In my opinion you specifically want to seek out those who serve the LGBT community.

Even though you may not feel a part of this community I personally have found it is inside this community where the most resources are found for transsexuals.

We are in the strange position of not being viewed as part of it or possibly feeling a part of it while needing to utilize it.

Baltimore has very good resources for the LGBT community so should also have specific resources for transgender care.

[melissaK]

Sweetie I'm at the wrong end of the country to help with that.

Are you enabling your wife's denial, or her bargaining phase, of the grieving process for your relationship?

Can your wife lend a hand here? I told my wife she was smarter than me, (she is) and could she please help me look for solutions. She dodged the homework assignment, until she finally did it. Then she was crushed. She found what I've been saying is true. A recent session with a counselor friend reinforced that I'm really at the end - its transition time.

But learning the truth doesn't take the sting out of the harsh choice of breaking up or reevaluating ones life to form a new relationship post transition, or working through grieving over the old relationship.

It's just so hard isn't it sweetie.

[mikiSJ]

I am with Stephanie on this one. Ask your current psychologist for a referral. He or she should have a good size list as a psychologist can not prescribe medications and will need to refer you in that case.

Some of the other girls above are having the same thought as me; why does your wife want to change you. Maybe you should answer that question before investing a lot of emotional history in a new counselor who you are seeing for the wrong reason.

[Darla]

I agree with the other posts - if you're orbiting DC or Baltimore then you should be able to find someone. I logged onto psychologytoday.com - yes the same as the magazine and wa able to find some gender help. Of course I'm in NY and the place is crawling with them. I too have to find someone and with a new insurance plan (yet again) I'm kind of dreading it. But like the other posters said, you might be foreseeing the future when you start digging. I had a councilor who didn't have very much experience, and I know my wife held her breath for weeks. Now I didn't really answer some basic questions and I'm thinking of finding someone with trams experience so I can verify where all this pain is coming from. Good luck - big hugs.

Darla

[ChelseaErtel]

Sweetie I'm at the wrong end of the country to help with that.

Are you enabling your wife's denial, or her bargaining phase, of the grieving process for your relationship?

Can your wife lend a hand here? I told my wife she was smarter than me, (she is) and could she please help me look for solutions. She dodged the homework assignment, until she finally did it. Then she was crushed. She found what I've been saying is true. A recent session with a counselor friend reinforced that I'm really at the end - its transition time.

But learning the truth doesn't take the sting out of the harsh choice of breaking up or reevaluating ones life to form a new relationship post transition, or working through grieving over the old relationship.

It's just so hard isn't it sweetie.



I have actually re-initiated the "homework" assignment and sent her competing links. I think she'll dodge it again or just look for web sites that confirm her beliefs. Always worth a try.

I have found a few but getting into seeing them is hard. Some are 6 months out, others just not taking appointments. But it can wait.

[Kate Simmons]

Just remember everything happens for a reason my friend. If there is a delay, there is a reason for that. You know my thoughts on the whole situation.

[pose007]

Hi, here are a couple I found.
Hope it helps.
Good luck Tanya

1. Banyan Counseling Center
Martha Harris, LCSW Suite 222 4201 John Marr Drive Annandate, VA 22003 (703) 914-4627
Rating: [8.00]_ Votes: [5]_ Hits: [6]_ Added: Nov 4, 2012

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2. Counseling For Relationships
Counseling For Relationships, Rusty Lynn, BD, MSW, LCSW 225 E. Broad Street Falls Church VA 22046 (703) 532-8723
Rating: [0.00]_ Votes: [0]_ Hits: [1]_ Added: Jan 18, 2007

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3. Eleanor Criswell,
Eleanor Criswell, Ph.D. 500 Montgomery Street Suite 400 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (540) 987-0945
Rating: [5.00]_ Votes: [2]_ Hits: [11]_ Added: Oct 25, 2012

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4. Ellen R. Warren
Ellen R. Warren, LCSW 1500 King St. Ste 302 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-0710
Rating: [0.00]_ Votes: [0]_ Hits: [8]_ Added: Oct 25, 2012

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5. Lisa Griffin, Ph.D.
Lisa Griffin, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Richmond, VA (704) 458-0433 info_at_drlisagriffin.com
Rating: [10.00]_ Votes: [2]_ Hits: [15]_ Added: Sep 11, 2007

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6. Sam Wyman
Sam Wyman Ph.D. 4201 John Marr Drive, Suite 222 Annandate, VA 22003 (703) 914-4628
Rating: [0.00]_ Votes: [0]_ Hits: [1]_ Added: Jan 18, 2007

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[mikiSJ]

Pose, Chelsea is looking a psychiatrist (MD), she already has psychologist.

[pose007]

sorry. Most Psychologists will know a Psychiatrist, maybe just ask the Psychologists for help in finding one.

[bobbimo]

Chelsea,
I'm not sure if he has any gender therapy experience, but my wife and I have talked with him about other issues. He's a pretty good listener and might be able to help

Blitch Jr James B MD
1810 Michael Faraday Dr, Reston, VA
(703) 435-4434 ‎

Good luck
Bobbi