Don’t listen to those PPs warning about mental illness/abuse.

I would start with Children’s National Medical Center, they have an excellent group that supports kids re gender identity. My kid (who turned out to be trans) really benefited from their guidance and support.

Anonymous wrote:The hormone treatments given to youth can cause pretty
severe bone density issues to adults.

That "treatment" is simply child abuse.

The hormone treatments given to youth can cause pretty
severe bone density issues to adults.

Anonymous wrote:Lissa Mantell is a therapist in Silver Spring who specializes in gender identity issues, and works primarily with older kids and teens. I know her personally rather than professionally, but she's an incredibly warm and caring person. Her website is mantelltherapy.com

All doctors who are not treating this as gender dysphoria should be avoided. Any doctor that suggest hormone treatment is just doing so for the money - giving hormones to a child under 18 is child abuse. Any type of self mutilation suggested under the guise of "transitioning" should be reported.

Over 80% of kids with gender dysphoria have it disappear when they near adulthood. Some just realize that they are gay and the anxieties go away.

All treatment beyond psychological help are fantasy. The suicide rate for gender dysphoria is 40% a shocking number. The suicide rate has nothing to do with societies acceptance. With treatments of self mutilation and hormones the suicide rate actually gets higher.

There are only two genders and that is a fact. What the SJW community pushes is fantasy - they conflate a persons feminine or masculine PERSONALITY TRAITS with their biological sex.

It is a mental disorder and should be treated as such.

Lissa Mantell is a therapist in Silver Spring who specializes in gender identity issues, and works primarily with older kids and teens. I know her personally rather than professionally, but she's an incredibly warm and caring person. Her website is mantelltherapy.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/transgender/va/arlington

I searched for gender issues children therapists arlington VA. THis psychology today search tool is pretty handy. At least its a place to start. Good luck!

still trying to find the right fit for this myself, for my child in MD. Just wanted to empathize and let you know you're not alone!

Can anyone give me a referral to a good psychologist, therapist, or other mental/behavioral health professional for a 14 year old questioning their gender identity? Maybe trans, maybe not, trying to help them sort it out. No judgment. If they’re trans, we want guidance for all of us in navigating the transition, but they’re not sure they’re there yet. Any recommendations would be really appreciated. We are in Arlington but wherever we need to go on this journey...