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The TG Division of the Institute on Life Transition, Inc. works with the gender-variant, transgendered, and transsexual client. Our gender therapist, Caroline, is a licensed professional counselor who is widely recognized within the Midwest and beyond as educator, advocate, and provider for this population of individuals. For psychotherapy, consultation, or other services, call Caroline at 816-305-0943 or email at GibbsAssist@yahoo.com.
Working with this population requires specialization, comprising in part, an awareness of the impact of stress on gender dysphoria and the non-pathologizing of stress-related symptoms, and additionally, a particular knowledge of grief and bereavement as they manifest during the transgendered client’s and his or her family’s journey.
Caroline brings a deep respect for and sensitivity to the needs of families of origin, partners and children, a familiarity with the diversity of gender expression and the transgender liberation movement, and a general knowledge of mental health issues and psychotherapeutic techniques (as well as the ability to assess for mental illness, addictions, and trauma-related symptomatology). |
Through consultation, Caroline can provide referrals to psychiatrists, endocrinologists, physicians familiar with prescribing hormone therapy, and surgeons, along with recommendations for internet sites, films, and bibliotherapy.
The Institute on Life Transition--The Division for Transgender Services complies with the WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Standards of Care (formerly the Harry Benjamin International Gender Association) and the HIPAA Privacy Practices.
She understands the current DSM-IV diagnosis of Gender Identity Disorder and differentiates among sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
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