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Questioning your identity and feeling wrong in your body can bring up feelings of anger, shame, fear, and more. This self exploration doesn’t have to be something you navigate alone. Doing this work with guidance from not just a mental health professional, but also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, can instill a sense of hope and leave you feeling more understood in your care.

Therapy for Gender Dysphoria in Virginia

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About Gender Dysphoria

Gender dysphoria is different from simply not following stereotypical gender behaviors. It involves feelings of distress due to a strong, lasting desire to be another gender (or no gender at all). The recommended treatment for dysphoria is affirmation. This can take place in the form of social transition, medical transition, or simply just allowing for exploration in a safe environment.

People who have gender dysphoria often are the targets of discrimination and prejudice, which can lead to minority stress. Without proper support and care, many gender-diverse individuals are at increased risk for mental health struggles and suicide.

Symptoms of Gender Dysphoria

  • A strong feeling that your body, chest, voice, or physical features do not match your true gender identity.

  • A powerful wish to hide, remove, or medically alter your physical sex characteristics.

  • A persistent desire to live, be treated, and be recognized by others as a different gender.

  • A strong preference for the clothing, hairstyles, names, and pronouns of a different gender.

  • Ongoing feelings of anxiety, sadness, discomfort, or social isolation linked to your gender identity.