FTM's and Transitioning

[Liam]

Originally Posted by deb0670

Our 18 yr old son (ftm)is really having a hard time right now. We are trying to find a therapist for him, but not having much luck. it hurts my heart so much to see him struggle. Ethan helps when He can, but, He came out many years ago and did not have the same road our son is travelling on..
Our son wants to take T, get top surgery, get a hysterectomy,.. but doesn't know how to begin.
He has such dysphoria, that when he has to take his shirt and binder off, he cries.
Any ideas?
He is 18, but, he is still in high school and we are still 100 % supporting him in everything

Here is a list of gender therapists who work in Georgia. Some of them work online and/or also use skype, and the telephone, in their practice. Its really important that he not wear his binder all of the time, for physical health reasons. A good therapist will assist all of you in implementing a plan that will help your son be comfortable in his own skin.

I do not know or have any experience with the individuals on this list. It was obtained from a website called Laura's Playground.

B.E. Budd, Ph.D.
699 B Piedmont Ave, NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30324
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2nd office at :
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1216 Mars Hill Road, #C,
Watkinsville, GA. 30677
Phone : (404) 873-5517
Email : bebudd@bebuddphd.com
Website : http://www.bebuddphd.com/
Online Therapy Info : http://www.bebuddphd.com/contact.html
Online Therapy via Skype Web Cam and in office therapy.
"I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, Ga. I’ve been in practice since 1981. I am currently trying to make my services available to the trans community in my area. My primary office is in Atlanta, but I am in my new Watkinsville office one day per week. The same phone is used for both offices."

Joel Bagby
7193 Douglas Blvd, Suite 205
Douglasville, GA. 30135
Phone : (404) 920-0551
Very professional. In his office in Douglasville on Mondays.

Montgomery Medical & Psychological Institute, Inc.
Montgomery Institute
P.O. Box 33311
Decatur, GA. 30033
Contact: Jerry or Lynn Montgomery.
Phone : (404) 603-9426
TS support group and professional services. Information distribution center for the southeast region. Monthly meetings, free professional referrals, speakers, training seminars, hot line, and an annual TS convention. Screening required of clients. Local professionals working with our members are screened.
Publishes: Monthly newsletter and Insight, a quarterly magazine for and about TSs.

James L. Powell, Ph.D.
Accord Psychological Associates
2333 Windy Hill Road
Marietta, GA. 30067
Phone : (770) 980-9323

Relationship Enrichment Center
1640 Powers Faeery Road
Building 28, Suite 350
Marietta, GA. 30067
Also run by Joel Bagby (see reference above).
Phone : (404) 955-7715
Fax : (404) 956-9325

Erin K. Swenson, Th.M., Ph.D.
Brookwood Exchange Building
1708 Peachtree Street, NW., Suite 505
Atlanta, GA. 30309
Phone : (404) 312-5677
Email : erin@erinswen.com
Website : http://www.erinswen.com/
Dr. Swenson is a licensed therapist, ordained minister, and transgendered woman who will counsel face-to-face or via phone. Also offers periodic day-long workshops. Erin works with couples in severe crisis, persons and families with physical and mental disabilities, individuals and couples with gender identity / sexuality issues, as well as spiritual issues in personal life. With her own transgender experience, Erin is especially capable of assisting with gender identity issues. She has extensive experience with gender transitions, couples and families with gender identity issues, and faith issues around the topic of gender identity.

Rebecca H. Wood, Ph.D.
Wood's Psychological Services, Inc.
2470 Windy Hill Road, Suite 217
Marietta, GA. 30067
Phone : (770) 952-4503
Fax : (770) 951-8930
Email : RHolcombeW@aol.com
Licensed psychologist. Short-term therapy / evaluation. Works with adults & adolescents covering gay issues, gender issues, and survival of sexual abuse.

Alan Yorker, M.A.
1708 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA. 30309
Phone : (404) 874-1708

Michael S. McGarry, Ph.D, P.C.
Ridgeview Institute, Professional Building South, Suite 1
4015 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA. 30080
Phone : (770) 435-5453
Website : http://www.atlantatherapist.com

AnnaLisa Derenthal, LPC, NCC
EMDR for Trauma, Grief & Loss, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, LGBTQI & Transitioning
11285 Elkins Road, Suite D-4
Roswell, GA. 30076
Phone : (678) 431-3901
Fax : (770) 521-0512
Email : annalisaderenthal@gmail.com
Website : http://www.annalisaderenthal.com
"I have two primary specialties: one is trauma and the other is gender identity issues. I also provide a weekly support group and love working with clients in the larger LGBTQI community."

Renelle "Ren" Massey, Ph.D.
1244 Clairmont Road, Suite 101
Decatur, GA. 30030
Phone : (404) 292-3400
Email : drrenelle@comcast.net
Website : http://www.drrenelle.com
"I'm a licensed psychologist practicing over 20 years in the Atlanta area. I work with mtfs, ftms, genderqueer, crossdressers, and other clients in exploring gender issues. I'm a WPATH member and have presented at Southern Comfort several times."

Tana Hall, M.Ed., LPC
204 Church Sreet
Decatur, GA. 30030
Phone : (404) 496-8262
Website : http://www.tanahall.com

H. William Martin, Jr., M.D.
5605 Glenridge Drive, Suite 605
Atlanta, GA. 30342
Phone : (404) 252-3001
Fax : (404) 303-8008

Jayson Peterson, MEd, MFT
2215 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA. 30324
Phone : (404) 816-7171, extension 14
Email : jayson.peterson@ccccp.org

Diane Solursh, Ph.D.
Augusta, GA
Phone : (706) 733-7029

Ana Adelstein, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
The Highland Psych Collaborative
675 Seminole Avenue NE, Suite 307
Atlanta, GA. 30307
Phone : (678) 701-9559 x 101
Email : aadelstein@secure.highlandcollaborative.com
Website : http://www.anaadelstein.com
"I'm a Canadian transplant living in Atlanta whose been in practice almost 20 years. I'm a professional member of WPATH and have worked with TransYouth and Family Allies (TYFA). I specialize in helping people imagine and create richer, more fulfilling lives, and deeper, more satisfying relationships. If we team up, I will work with you flexibly and even playfully, incorporating techniques and approaches that have proven effective. I will encourage you to couple your insight with action so you can work out creative solutions. I will respect your right to decide what is good for you, based on your truths. I work with trans-identified/gender non-conforming youth (I've worked with kids as young as 3) as well as adults. I am available to work with clients remotely by using a HIPAA-compliant video service, But current Georgia psychology licensing laws restrict me to working only with individuals living in Georgia where I am licensed. Find answers I've penned relating to gender identity, among other things, online at HeathTap (http://www.healthtap.com). Also, please find me on Twitter @DrAnaATL"