beginning counseling: what to expect?

[Kelly DeWinter]

how do you find one that has experience in this without openly asking them over the phone? Or is that how it should be done? I am starting therapy soon and I am concerned that they may not have any experience! What should we ask?

Transparency on your part is key to a sucessfull councieling or therapy. Think of it this way, when you take your car to a mechanic, do you only tell them half of the noises or problems your car has ? The more information you give the better the 'service' If it doesent work, you will never see them again anyway.

[tifftg]

I was fortunate to find a therapist who had a lot of experience with CD and TG issues. At first I took her acceptance as a push to dress more. It was not, rather it was an exploration of my real needs and desires. It was marvelously helpful and I owe her a lot in terms of my working through some challenging times. I checked out some of the local groups in my city and found her name. I went the first two sessions as a Jane Doe and then as I gained trust have shared everything. Good luck, enter this openly and you will be pleased.