I agree with you JoAnne!! With out the actual experience the experts can only guess at the realities. I would prefer a counselor that has some real time experience. One reason I love this forum!!
I've heard that one of the advocates for autogynephilia though is a transsexual herself!
The crossdressing community is one that needs to stick together and continue to be there for each other for whatever one needs. We are always trying to improve the forum to better serve the crossdresser in all of us.