Teen Gender Therapy
Your transgender child should be seen by an expert.
When your child first comes out, it can be a really scary and vulnerable time for you as a parent. You worry about your child, their future and their safety. You worry if they are making the right decision. You wonder if they can possibly know that they are trans while they are still so young.
You and your child both need expert support through their gender journey and gender exploration.
Arrive Therapy offers comprehensive care and counseling support. We are familiar with local and national resources.
We are therapeutic experts in the areas of:
Mental health
Gender dysphoria
Gender affirming care
As well as:
ADHD
Autism Spectrum
Depression and Anxiety
Dealing with bullying and other relational issues
And more
We provide:
Individual therapy
Gender therapy
Transgender support groups
Family therapy
Arrive Therapy is owned and managed by licensed professional counselor Alexander Stefanini. Alexander is a trans man with 20 years of counseling experience and employs a team of skilled therapists who all identify as trans, non binary, queer or gay. However, we don't push or encourage a teen to identify as trans. We work with parents to make sure they are part of the counseling process and their teens' gender exploration.
As the parent of a transgender child, you need guidance on all fronts:
How to talk to your child
Where to get support for you as a parent
How to manage family conflict
Navigating school systems
Where to get medical and legal support
And more
You’ve come to the right place. Our experienced and friendly therapists are here to provide help and support.
Book a free consultation or your first appointment
Your transgender teen doesn’t need to be a statistic.
There are estimated to be 1.4 million trans adults in the United States. We can only assume that this number will continue to skyrocket as gender norms shift and we, as a society gain more awareness about what it means to fall under gender-nonconforming categories.
We also know that instances of psychological distress and social isolation in the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community are reduced when we have familial support and the acceptance of society at large.
Yet, it is estimated that 81.7 percent of respondents reported serious suicidal ideation in their lifetimes, which is significantly higher than that of the general population.
This number reflects the unfortunate reality that all of us have internalized the transphobic messaging we observe in the media and the strict, religious ideologies that create our ethical and social codes.
There exists a need in our culture to adhere to the cisgender binary, and anyone who veers from it is often considered threatening and subjected to social stigma. As a result, many of us choose to hide our identities due to fear of repercussions at home, at work, or in society at large.
As you embark on the journey of exploring your gender identity, you may not have had proper support, information, or models for transitioning. You may have worried about associating with a community that continues to be marginalized, pathologized, and victimized by violence.
But with gender counseling, it’s possible to emerge as your authentic self and assert your needs.
“The team here are knowledgeable about issues specific to LGBTQ patients and can recommend helpful local resources. The rooms are cozy, and calming. Sessions are available online as well. If you seek a therapist with experience serving the LGBTQ community, Arrive Therapy is an excellent practice to choose.
-WILSON, Client
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“Very knowledgeable and helpful, with whatever patients are struggling with. Definitely check them out!”
-FRANKLIN, Client
