Therapists

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The following is a directory of therapists.

Note: Comments made and opinions expressed on this page are those of unsigned individual contributors and not those of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition or any of its members.

Contents

[edit] Choosing a therapist

Individuals seeking a therapist are strongly encouraged to interview more than one candidate before choosing. The following two articles, one on choosing a therapist, and one on ethics in transgender care, are recommended reading.

  • Therapists: How do you choose? by Rebecca. "I wrote the above article outlining my experience in choosing a therapist. I don't make a specific recommendation, only the path that I took to find a therapist in the hope that it will aid others in their own quest for gender-peace."
  • Ethics and Transgender Care, by Nancy Nangeroni. A cautionary piece, based on a review of the National Association of Social Workers policy, and personal observations of local practices

Other articles:

The therapists, listed below, are listed in alphabetical order.

[edit] Boston metro therapists

[edit] Christine Becker, LICSW, BCD

55 Blease Drive
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(781) 862-6170

Christine Becker works with MTFs, FTMs, the GLBTQ community and partners and families. She also has a general practice in counselling and therapy. She has 25 years of experience in the Transgender community. Individual, group, family and couple therapy are available.

Comments:

  • Has been very helpful with Transgender folks coming out to their employers.
  • Christine tends to take a long time to return calls about non-urgent matters, which can frustrate patients who need to change appointments.
  • She runs a spouses only group one Saturday a month.

[edit] Teresa (Terry) Buck, MSW

617-232-3324
40 Webster Pl.
Brookline, MA

Comments:

  • Questionable boundaries, care, and ethics.

[edit] Alex Coleman, J.D., Ph.D.

617-738-0463
246 Tappan Street
Brookline, MA 02146

[edit] Stan Ducharme

617-638-7358
Boston Medical Centre
720 Harrison, Ave., Ste. 906
Boston, MA 02118
ducharme@bu.edu

Comments:

  • Some people have reported a positive experience with Dr Ducharme; others, however, have been denied hormones by him because, according to him, they passed well enough without hormones. One person said the following:
"My experience involved the line, 'just wait a few more months so I can get to know you better.' ... Unfortunately, at the end of 2-3 more months, the line was used again, and again. ... Personally I felt that Dr Ducharme has a hard time understanding people who do not fit the stereotypical masculine role, yet still want to transition." Caveat emptor.

[edit] Diane Ellaborn LICSW

508-788-5406
152 Edmands Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701

Diane provides therapy and counseling for crossdressers, transsexuals, their partners and families. She has worked with the Transgender community for the past 20 years. Individual, group, family and couple therapy are available. Long distance gender consultations and therapy are available by phone.

Comments:

  • Rigid old style approach with many mandates and a great deal of control exerted over clients.
  • Requires a minimum of 12 and often many more sessions for HRT referral.
  • Forces self-medicating clients to cease treatment rather than providing letters under the SOC's exemption for self-medicating.
  • Will not provide patient records upon proper request if you change therapists.
  • Younger transitioners complain of pressure to conform to outdated gender stereotypes.

[edit] Fenway Community Health

Telephone: 617 267 0900 or 888 242 0900
En español: 617 927 6460)
TTY: 617 859 1256
7 Haviland St., Boston, MA 02115
Web site

Comments:

  • Mixed reviews as to how they treat transfolk. They have a long history of not getting it and not caring, but more people are starting to say that they like the care they're receiving there. Those over 30 will likely have an easier time with them.
  • Post-transition/post-operative clients seeking routine medical care have been incorrectly routed to the trans-program.

[edit] Emily Frank, LMHC

617-697-9090
930 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Emily has been working with the trans community for the past five years at Fenway Community Health Center. She is now working in private practice. Some insurances accepted and accessible sliding scale available.

[edit] Georgia Green, LICSW

151 Everett Avenue
Chelsea MA 02150
Tel: (617) 889-8543 and
4-6 Hartford St. Ste 304
Newton Highlands MA 02161
(617) 969-6060

Comments:

  • Experienced in Trans issues, Georgia is scrupulous about maintaining healthy boundaries in her practice, and intelligent and helpful in her approach to Trans issues. Not the easiest to get ahold of, or the quickest to write surgery letters, but more trustworthy than most. (posted with permission)

[edit] Randi Kaufman, PsyD

(617)441-2100
Cambridge, MA
randi.kaufman2@verizon.net

Randi has over 8 years of experience working with Trans people in private practice, and previously at Fenway Community Health, where she was coordinator of the Trans Health Program. She takes all Blue Cross plans, Magellan, Aetna, and Chickering, all PPO plans, and has a sliding scale.

[edit] Mick Rehrig, MSW, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician at the Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center, Boston GLASS, and the Boston Living Center (BLC). Will see clients 12-29 and those who utilize BLC services. Contact info: 617-457-8140 x223; mrehrig@fenwayhealth.org

[edit] Margot Meitner, LICSW

617.499.7944
Website
Offices in Brookline and Newton Centre

Margot has a specialty in her practice working with people around gender identity issues (as well as partners and families) and has been working in the trans community for over seven years. Margot does not see herself as a “gatekeeper” to the process of transitioning, but rather a guide on this journey of discovery, self-acceptance, and transformation. She offers a free initial half-hour consult for new clients.

[edit] Jason Mihalko, PsyD

1208 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-0326
Email, Website

[edit] Alexandra Myles, MSW, LICSW

250 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
1617 497 0190

[edit] Andrea Neumann-Mascis, Ph.D.

(508)308-3242
The Meeting Point The Meeting Point offers services that are informed by lesbian, gay and transgender ways of living. In workshops, individual, and couples therapy, and groups we strive to cultivate the very strengths and uniquenesses that have sustained us.

Our services are based on the convictions that: 

   * All people are entitled to self definition and self expression.
   * All people are entitled to meaningful participation in the community.
   * All people are entitled to the expression and validation of our significant relationships.
   * And all people are entitled to services that are informed and responsive to all of who we are.

Comments:

  • Andrea is located in Jamaica Plain. She is a licensed psychologist who has had extensive experience working with trans people. I highly recommend her.

[edit] Elke U. O'Donnell, Ph.D.

43 Roberts Rd.
Cambridge, MA 02138
1617 441 9300

Psychotherapist offering supportive, confidential counseling for all people facing gender identity issues. Monthly group for CDs and TSs. Historically reluctant to get involved in divorce/custody matters.

I called Elke in early November (2009) and she informed me that she is not currently taking new patients.

[edit] Dianne Ouellette LICSW

1978 304 0572
25 Donovans Way, Middleton, MA 01949
Website

Diane provides therapy and counselling for crossdressers, transsexuals, their partners and families. She has worked with the transgender community for the past 10 years.

[edit] Dennis Pearne, Ed.D.

1617 484 0013
9 Alexander Ave.
Belmont Ctr, MA 02178
Mail address:
133 Grove St.
Watertown, MA 02172

Pearne is a clinical psychologist.

[edit] People*Systems Potential

1508 264 4565
Niela Miller, MS Ed, LCSW
P.O. Box 132
Nagog Woods, MA 01718

Counselling for crossdressers, gender confused persons, partners, and family members. Monthly group for CDs and TSs in Concord, MA. Supervision available for mental health professionals.

Comments:

  • "Gender confused persons"? What?

[edit] Andrea Razi, LICSW

22 Mill Street
Arlington, MA
1781 646 0500 x236
Website

I am part of a group-private practice, while I also work at Fenway Community Health as a therapist. I have been working with the Transgender community for several years, and thrive to help clients find the greatest comfort in their identities. I have experience with GLBT adults as well as youth, and was formerly the Clinical Coordinator at Waltham House, the GLBT group home.

[edit] Leslie Berman

617 266 2266 x155
607 Boylston St—2nd Floor
Corner of Boylston and Dartmouth at Copley Square, Boston, MA
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Leslie Berman is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. She grounds her work in Relational Cultural Theory. In addition to RCT, her areas of interest, expertise, and specialized training include couples therapy, group therapy, psychodrama, hypnosis, gender identity and expression, loved ones of transgender identified individuals, LBGTQQI adults, HIV, and the arts. Leslie works with adults of all sexual orientations. She is committed to working in a client centered, collaborative, and curious manner. Leslie is a member of both the National Association of Social Workers and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Leslie holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Boston University.

[edit] Ellen Rottersman, LICSW

Private practice
1131 Beacon Street Suite C1
Brookline, MA
1617 730 9417
Email: erottersmann@comcast.net

I have been working with questioning and trans clients and their families for 10 years both at Fenway Community Health and in private practice. I take all Blue Cross plan, any PPO plan as well as a sliding fee scale.

[edit] David Seil, M.D.

196 West Springfield Street
Boston, MA 02118

Board-certified psychiatrist, member of HBIGDA. Evaluation and psychotherapy for those seeking gender transition. General psychiatry for Transgenderists, TVs, their families and partners. Referrals within J. Michael Rowan, MSW, LICSW

Comments:

  • November 2007 - the phone number for Dr. Seil listed here (and everywhere else online) isn't working.
  • "Transgenderists"? What?
  • According to a biographical note to his paper, "The Diagnosis and Treatment of Transgendered Patients" in the book "Transgendered Subjectivities", Dr. Seil is retired and living in Sarasota, Florida as of 2004.

[edit] Services for Men (and Their Families)

66 Wyman Street
West Medford, MA 02155
1617 395 2450

Staff of Board-certified and licensed social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists to deal with sexual and gender issues, identity problems, relationship problems, and depression. Qualified for health insurance payments. Evening and Saturday hours available.

[edit] Sidney Borum Health Center

130 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Call (617) 457-8140
Website

Part of Fenway Health as of August 1, 2010 (previously part of JRI). Will work with patients have limited availability to pay for services. Accepts most insurance plans and will advocate for patients to ensure health insurances pay for patient's care.

Comments:

  • "Nearly all of my experiences here have been good. I had to go through the gatekeeping process to get hormones, but the therapist I spoke to was otherwise respectful. The entirety of the staff is cisgendered to my knowledge. Dr. Ralph Vetters is an excellent primary care physician; very respectful and has strong political beliefs and ideals that inform his work positively. The center's disorganization can be a problem. Accepts most insurance plans and has payment assistance for those without ability to pay."
  • "My experience here has been excellent. The staff is knowledgeable about trans issues and is very respectful. The Borum is a great place for trans people to get tested for STDs and HIV. I had two insurances (one from college, one from parents) that originally stated they both wouldn't cover the counseling or seeing Dr. Vetters for hormones. The Borum worked really hard to get one of the insurance companies to cover the mental health and the other to cover seeing the doctor and I have had no issue after that was settled. They even allowed me to start treatment before they had worked out the insurance issues."


[edit] South Shore/Southeastern Massachusetts therapists

[edit] Jeff Brody, LMHC

Art therapist, School Adjustment Counselor, 781-848-8898 [2] 654 Washington Street, Suite 200, Braintree, MA 02184

[edit] Jennifer Thomas, LICSW

Commonwealth Centre for Psychotherapy
Canton, MA
1781 828 1222 x22

[edit] Cape Cod

[edit] Daphne Sutter, LICSW

508-274-3831
508-992-1500 Ex 205
Email: sutter.daphne@gmail.com
Daphne practices in Yarmouth MA on Cape Cod. Consumer-centered therapy with focus on facilitating transition, not delaying or preventing it.

[edit] David M. Schachter, M.D., Susan DePalo, R.N.B.S.N.

depalo@freethinkingpsychotherapy.com
Provincetown, Massachusetts
We address your emotional traumas, their origins and evolution, toward healing and empowerment. Pain and anger, relationships, sexuality and gender, functioning, are intertwined and laid down in our early years as we are born into families with intense relationship dramas that shape and direct our being. We may gain access to these issues and processes, become aware of choices we have made, take responsibility and make new ones. Your Higher Mind knows in great depth, utilized in navigating Your Meaningful Life. LGBT. Polyamorous. No insurance--no managed care, privacy guaranteed. No office costs, reasonable rates. Intensive therapy for chronic or crisis issues. Individual and family/relationship therapy.

[edit] Western Massachusetts therapists

[edit] Joanna Frost, MSW, LICSW

700 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
PO Box 4541, Chicopee, MA 01014
Ph (413) 534-3033
Fax(413)534-3066
joannafrst@yahoo.com

Gender specialist treating: individuals, couples, groups in the greater W. MA, N. CT, S. Vermont and Albany, NY areas. Trans advocate and member of the community with 20 years experience in gender issues. Providing evaluations, referrals, and other supportive services.

[edit] LGBT Associates of Western Massachusetts

Dr. Shelley Janiczek Woodson
We welcome you to phone 413-222-0998 or email info@masstherapist.com for information and scheduling.


  • Relationship enhancement activities for mixed-gender couples
  • Couples counseling for mixed-gender couples
  • Individually designed relationship enhancement activities for allies and their trans friends
  • Trans family therapy
  • Trans workshops and awareness enhancement activities for Health Service Providers

LGBT Associates' office is centrally located in Western Massachusetts and serves both individuals and groups. Site visits are available nationwide.

[edit] New Horizons Counselling

Clyde Hilburn, MSW Candidate
P.O. Box 191
Ashland, MA 01721
1508 435 6656

Individual counselling and support groups for those dealing with gender issues.

[edit] J. Michael Rowan, MSW, LICSW

Rowan Psychotherapy
P.O. Box 873
Greenfield, MA 01302-0873
1413 773 5420
e-mail: Email@RowanPsychotherapy.com

Offices in Easthampton, MA and Greenfield, MA

[edit] Sara Lucia Scuff, LICSW

28 Merriam St., Pittsfield, MA
Telephone: 413 358 3038

[edit] Josefina A. Speckert, M.Ed.

30 East Housatonic St, Suite #3
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Psychotherapist specialising in gender issues. Josie hosts groups on transsexual issues, and works with individual clients on transgender issues.

[edit] Out-of-state therapists and clinics

See North American Therapists at T-Vox.

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