Treatment Guidelines for Transgender Individuals
Historically, the mental health and medical communities have not always had the best understanding of transgender and gender diverse health care and mental health needs – nor the best intentions in caring for those who are not cis-gender. Thankfully, research, understanding, and humanity have evolved into a growing de-stigmatization of gender diversity. Internationally, movement is […]
Upside Therapy Spring Groups
Upside Therapy is pleased to announce our next round of group therapy opportunities! With all of our groups, Upside Therapy offers complimentary intake sessions to determine if the fit is appropriate, or to provide referrals if our group is not the best fit. Our Teen Social Skills Group, facilitated by Lauren Roth, LPC-Intern, supervised by […]
Support for Gender Non-Conforming, Trans, and Non-Binary Individuals
Few topics generate such passion, and it can be hard to speak about the experience of gender non-conforming individuals without generating strong opinions from all sides of the political and moral spectrum. Yet despite all of the strong emotions, for the person who is experiencing gender dysphoria or confusion about their gender, they just want […]
Gender Spectrum – What Does It Mean?
These days, there are increasing individuals who are identifying as somewhere along what is known as a “gender spectrum,” and who may use terms like “non-binary, “gender fluid,” “gender queer” and pronouns like “they/them” or “ze.” What does it all mean? We are here to break it down for you: Historically, a person’s anatomy determined their sex […]
People Are People: Busting The Top 5 Myths About Transgender Folks
This week, Disney released their first revision of a movie containing an openly gay character. For some, this decision sparked outrage, while for many in the LGBT community, it was a much needed win. People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender continue to fight an uphill battle for equality and acceptance. Some lawmakers, […]