My Therapist

[Joanne108]

Okay so I decided to see a therapist that is involved in gender therapy. I went and found out that my therapist is a trusted ally. I have never had some so strongly advocating for me in my life from day one. It?s just a cool feeling. And yes I have gone to a session as Joanne,

[Suzie Petersen]

That is awesome, Joanne, Good for you!
What are you expecting to get out of the sessions?

[Sometimes Steffi]

I've gone to several different therapists. It's a "judgement-free zone". One of them always asked if I was planning on staying dressed that day. "Nope, I was returning to work."

Yes, I went many times as Steffi.

I wanted to learn to accept myself. It worked. Read my signature.

[Joanne108]

I wanted an objective assessment of my crossdressing and other issues. So far the therapist and I have reached the same conclusion. That being I crossdress for various reasons, however I am not a transgender woman. Mostly I am there for other reasons.

[bridget thronton]

Glad you found someone great to talk to.

[JesseVF]

Have been seeing one for a couple years and for sure recommend for anyone having any issues with their dressing - internal or otherwise. Complete non judgmental acceptance. After the first couple times dressed fully. Unfortunately losing her when I move to another state soon.

[SophiaRose]

I've been looking at therapists on line and reviewing their focuses/methods. I'm still scratching my head over how to choose one. I want to come out to my wife next spring and need to unravel many years of CDing and other stuff before doing so. I have no interest in being "cured" since I really love this part of myself and think it makes me a better person. I'm a little concerned about politics and being pushed in a particular direction. Like you, Joanne, I'm hoping for more objective advice. How did you find/choose your therapist? LGBTQ+?
Thanks!!

[prene]

Therapist yes.

Mine is GREAT.

I do not like labels and still my life seems to be evolving
I am not 100% sure of anything and things change...
I love dressing and being feminine, most of the time (98%) I would love to have been born female.
But I still love women.


always a little confused

[kimdl93]

That is great. I very reluctantly came out to a psychologist many years ago. She was immediately and fully supportive. I was stunned.

[alwayshave]

Joanne, I have been to a therapist for issues other than gender. It really helped. I hope you have a similar outcome.

[Natalie5004]

I just saw a You Tube video of what people think during the last days of their lives. Most is regret from not being true to themselves and living their lives as other people expect them to.

That thought has a direct connection to CDing. If dressing give you comfort, joy, release, whatever. Just face the facts of it and when you are on the way out the "door" at least that will not be one of your regrets.

[Joanne108]

I have been going for the last three months and I have been working on my issues. Also I have gone there several times fully dressed as a woman. My therapist is quite happy with my attitude towards my cross dressing.

[Glenda58]

I have been going to mine for a month now. She encourages me to be Glenda all the time. Plus, she has given me web addresses for gender services.

[JackieD85]

I?m so happy for those that have found the comfort and trust that come with the right therapist.

[SissyHema]

I was referred to my therapist by my family doctor many years ago. I saw him for a number of sessions but wasn't happy with the way things were progressing. He was not supportive of crossdressing and I just stopped going. He was not involved in gender therapy.