Probably Trans. In Houston. What do?

ProPatriaMori

Over the past couple years my certainty has ratcheted away from "might be" to "probably am" transgendered. Male to female.

I've been seeing a counselor at UHCL for depression, mostly, though she knows about my gender issues as well and wants to be helpful but just doesn't know much about it. A friend has pointed me toward a psychologist, though Google has not made it seem like he specializes in gender issues. I'll call him sometime when my professional life has settled down a bit.

I guess it's a longshot to ask here, but really I'm looking for any recommendations for a transgendered person in the Houston area. Doctors, support groups, what have you.

Thanks.

ceres

Please keep in mind that you might be better leaving out real names, and if people happen to have real names to give you they should probably PM you with them.

Esh

Have you looked into the Transgender Center that's in Houston?

ProPatriaMori

@All: sorry, I forgot that the email address I use for the forum is on a now-expired domain. So I forgot I'd posted...

@Ceres: Oops. Edited.

@Esh: Been there for a social. Not what I was expecting...really it's a little house, though I think that an org owns/rents it. Have meant to go back.

wonderpug

Looks like there's a couple hits on meetup.com:

GLBT Friends, Coffee & Dinner - Meet with other members and supporters of your local Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community. Gather to share and make friends! Weekly chat over coffee and monthly dinner.

Transgender Meetup Group - Dare to be you. You only get one life, it is your responsibility to make it a happy one! Meet other local folks who Cross-Dress, and are transgender or transsexual. Gather for support, help and friendship. M/F, F/M, there are others in the world! YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Come share your accomplishments and defeats. True supporters are welcome too.

Doobh

I'm not in Houston, but I'm pretty much on the same page as you with my own situation. The best I can do is to voice my support and wish you the best.

Skoal Cat

Good luck, I hope you find what you need. How queer tolerant is Houston?

DoctorArch

Skoal Cat wrote: »

Good luck, I hope you find what you need. How queer tolerant is Houston?

Their mayor is openly gay, so there definitely is that.

Skoal Cat

That is awesome.

Godfather

Since i'm about a 30 minute drive away from Houston, I can say that most of Texas is unfortunately not very tolerant on that kind of thing :?

Houston isn't really an exception as well, it's just that nobody really cares enough to be vocal about the issue. So I guess that's kind of a benefit.

ProPatriaMori

@wonderpug: Thanks! Will look into those.

And really Houston is pretty tolerant. Partly by virtue of it being big and urban in places. There seems to be a really big LGBT community, but I just keep ending up with small groups that mostly seem concerned with their small group stuff. I could go years without hearing about another fundraiser.