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Get the Support You Need for Gender-Affirming Care

 

Seeking the support you need for gender-affirming care can cause anxiety, concern, fear, and stress that serve as a barrier to the healthcare services you need. Most insurance companies and healthcare professionals who provide gender-affirming medical services and procedures require validation from a mental health care professional before approving care.

As a licensed therapist, I am privileged to offer letters in support of gender-affirming care.

 
 
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The Gender-affirming letter process

Before I can craft a gender-affirming care letter, we schedule a session to discuss your individual needs.

During our meeting, I will ask questions that allow me to clearly communicate your gender identity, healthcare goals, and any history of gender dysphoria (if applicable) in your letter.

Additionally, I am required to conduct an assessment as part of the informed consent process.

Because each medical provider or insurance company has different requirements, I ask that you come to our meeting with any documentation you have that outlines your provider’s requirements. If you discover missing key information later, I offer free revisions.

 
“I wanted to thank you so much for the letter you wrote for my insurance so that it was covered! It’s everything that I had ever dreamed of and I’m living life feeling completely whole and finally being able to wear all the clothes I’ve been saving for so many years until after top surgery. I’m excited to start working out to build up more muscle :)”
— Client N, top surgery
 

What every gender-affirming care letter of support includes

Insurance companies require a letter from a mental health care professional before all gender-affirming surgeries and medical treatments. Letters must state that the client is ready and able to give informed consent for any gender-affirming treatment they receive.

I adhere to the Standards of Care of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health when writing support letters for my clients. Following these guidelines, my letters include:

·         Your general identifying characteristics.

·         Results of your psychosocial assessment.

·         Nature and duration of our professional relationship.

·         Brief description of the clinical rationale for supporting your request.

·         Statements that I have obtained your informed consent and am available for coordination of care.

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