This post will be updated as new resources are located- it is a working document. Links are included for further reading and to specify the source of the information. Recommendations for additions to this list are appreciated, as are any concerns about included resources. We do not have personal experience with the majority of these businesses, so do not consider inclusion here as our personal or medical recommendation.
Support Gender Diverse People with Their Work
Rocky Lane, Virtual Personal Trainer at Autonomy Movement in Austin
T4T Caregiving Trans caregivers for post-op in home recovery care
Hex Will Do It I have personally used their services and recommend them
Tai Earthman, realtor in Austin with Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Camille Lema with Camille Simone Lema art. Indigenous folk art that celebrates people of color and the beauty and magic found in nature. From prints to altar boxes to custom wood paintings, these pieces will bring light into the spaces they enter.
Vanessa Linn Hillis with They Them consulting optimizes business processes with a team and gender inclusive lens through HIPAA compliance, operations, and business consulting services.
Mel Dingus with Georgetown Texas Kung Fu & Tai Chi Offering Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi to ages 8 and up in the Georgetown area. Trans-owned and operated. In person and zoom classes available.
Maximillian Alexander with Allegro Adagio Music Lessons. Offers virtual music lessons with a qualified, certified orchestra director. Maximillian is a trans man and certified music educator who offers private virtual lessons on violin, viola, and cello. He teaches adults and children above 8 and is very passionate about helping you reach your music goals!
Communication / Bodily Hexis
Speech Language Pathologists
Tallulah Breslin, MS, CCC/SLP Gender affirming voice training for all gender's speaking voices to those in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan. Teaches workshops to train voice professionals to provider effective, efficient, inclusive, and affirming voice training. Also offers professional consultations and public speeches on gender affirming voice training, cultural competency, and gender inclusive healthcare practices. Can provide speech, language, voice, communication and cognitive therapy in situations where clients are struggling to find inclusive care in these areas or need advanced expertise. Teens and adults. Accepts BCBS, Oscar, and Medicare, and can help navigate requesting single provider agreements from other insurance companies. Also offers an income-based sliding scale to those in need. This is me- the provider who created and maintains this resource. I hope it helps! :)
Courtney Pruitt, MS, CCC/SLP Virtual gender affirming voice training for singing and speaking voice. Courtney's extensive music background allows her to train both gender affirming vocal techniques and improve singing abilities. Also offers voice rehabilitation, swallowing, cognitive, and articulation therapy. All ages. Some insurances accepted, also offers sliding scale to those in need. Courtney is part of our team. Tallulah has trained her in gender affirming voice techniques and recommends her as a skilled, culturally-competent provider with expertise in gender affirming singing voice training.
Emily McCullough, MA, CCC/SLP Treats pediatric autism, & language, communication, and articulation disorders. Bilingual English/Spanish. We have personally screened this SLP and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider.
Gender Neutral Name and Title Ideas
Lindsey Danis gender neutral character names for writers
Gender Queeries Gender neutral/ queer titles
Same-sexparents Gender Neutral/Non-Binary Parent Titles
Example of one way to be inclusive with child naming: choose at least two total names (a middle and a first name), one remarkable and one common, and at least one gender neutral. For example, for a child assigned female at birth: Charlie Lilybelle, for a child assigned male at birth: Ryan Fox, and for an entirely gender neutral name: Kaden Bailey.
Voice Practice Tools
Backstage Monologues for oral reading practice
Virtual piano or Virtual guitar for pitch matching
Microphone test Use for computer microphone troubleshooting
Interactive International Phonetic Alphabet chart allows you to hear what the different symbols we use to represent the sounds of spoken languages sound like. IPA stands for the international phonetic alphabet.
AmPitch Real-time scrolling pitch analyzer- displays both pitch and amplitude, and can be configured for different voices
MRI of Anna-Maria Hefele singing What's happening on the inside when you sing in different pitch ranges
Laryngoscopy during vocal play Watch the vocal folds on video
Pink Trombone Hear how different changes you make affect speech sounds
Petralex and Microphone Live microphone loop back apps. Have a little latency, but allow you to listen to yourself while you're doing voice practice.
Tiny Piano app is a great mobile tool for pitch matching. The notes are conveniently written at the bottom of the keys. Per my research review, masculine speakers stereotypically use E2-E3, androgynous or gender neutral speakers use A2-G3, and feminine speakers use D3-C4 speaking range.
acousticgender.space is a web-based app that visualizes pitch and resonance of voices over time in a 2-dimensional space.
ScienceMusic: free, web-based "real-time" narrow and wide band spectrography.
Gender Voice Communities
Transitioning Your Voice: Gender Expressive Voice Community for people wishing to change their voice
Gender Voice Mastermind for people wishing to help others change their voice
Visual Elements
Binders
Half or short binders restrict breathing and speech less than full length binders. Binding breasts risks damaging your breast tissue. If you're binding you'll want to be aware of your breathing patterns to make sure you aren't shallow breathing. Do not bind with Ace Bandage or Saran Wrap- your lungs and ribs thank you.
Binding 101 by genderbands (and also occasionally free binders)
Dr. William Powers method for determining binder fit: four fingers inserted under the side of the binder should stay flat, if the fingers are pressed in the binder is too tight.
Point of Pride free chest binders program long waitlist
Underworks compression undergarments including chest binders
Flavnt skintone skin tone chest binders, birch - onyx
Spectrum Outfitters short binders
KT Tape Recommended by multiple people for binding. CVS brand tape doesn't have the branding on it that the KT name brand has.
TransTape KT type tape marketed for binding
Binder Exchange free binder program for people in the United States who need but cannot afford a chest binder
Gender Junk The Gender Junk program provides transgender youth without access to gender affirming items free binders and other gender affirming items.
Gender Neutral Apparel/Underwear
TOMBOYX High-quality, gender-neutral underwear, swimsuits, and lounge/sleepwear. I have personally purchased products from this store and recommend them.
LeoLines leotards, chest binders, swimsuits, panties, bras
Glamour Boutique Gaffs panties for tucking, clothing marketed to crossdressers
Savage x Fenty by Rhianna: wider crotch panties
Spectrum Outfitters boxers you can pack and pad in
Rubies No-tucking needed form-fitting underwear, bikini bottoms, and bathing suits for trans girls. Love their slogan: "It magically turns a pointy poker into a dainty dune."
Play Out Apparel Gender-equal underwear and athleisure in extended sizes XS-5X.
ECCE HOMO Gender neutral underwear and lingerie. Well-labeled products ("Space in front" and "Flat front").
Clothing Fit/ Sizing/ Styling
Strong Style Solutions Image consulting and coaching services for people of all gender identities who are looking to discover their own unique style and sense of embodiment. Learn how to authentically express your gender identity and style in your physical appearance and body language. Get started here, with our interview "Transitioning your Fashion Gender with Abi Strong & Tallulah" We have personally screened Abi and recommend her services as gender-affirming and inclusive.
A bra that fits visual measuring guide, recommendations for both male and female assigned at birth.
Dr. William Powers method for determining binder fit: four fingers inserted under the side of the binder should stay flat, if the fingers are pressed in the binder is too tight.
Clothing Size Charts Every brand's sizing is different
Thrift stores are great for finding your style and fit if you're up for spending time trying lots of items on
Salons, Haircuts, Makeup, Hair Removal and Wigs
cute nail studio in Austin: Nail art, microblading, waxing, tattoos, facials. cash only
STRANDS FOR TRANS Directory of trans-friendly hair salons and barbershops
Coco Coquette in Austin, TX and Denver, CO sells wigs, cosmetics, and accessories. They offer a free virtual group makeup workshop for transgender and non-binary people interested in learning more about makeup in a safe and supportive environment. They throw wig parties, do photo shoots, and teach people how to put on makeup. They describe themselves as providing an LGBQTIA safe space and nurturing an anti-racist environment where employees and customers are treated with respect and equality.
Laser & Electrolysis Studio Laser and electrolysis hair removal. Schedules sessions so that people aren't arriving at the same times as others are leaving to maintain privacy. Has a referral program. Sascha was recommended by multiple transgender women who recommended her hair removal services as "comfortable, understanding, and accepting." We have personally screened this provider and recommend this business as culturally competent and affirming.
The Glory Box Hair Studio After 15 years in the beauty industry, The Glory Box Hair Studio was created as a space free of judgement but full of accessible luxury. Offering a range of hair and beauty Services from cuts, color, and hair extensions to facial waxing. Owned and operated by Jessy, The Glory Box strives for exceptional beauty above the gender spectrum.
Austin Laser Solutions Laser hair removal, microneedling, tattoo removal, and teeth whitening. Offers discounts for trans* clients. Recommended by one person for laser hair removal.
Spa 7 in Austin offers discounted laser hair removal through GroupOn. Recommended by one person for laser hair removal.
Expanded Size Foot Wear
Sophia Webster UK shoe company selling women's shoes sized up to EU 46/ UK 13/ US 15.5. Shoes cost $195-340.
shoes.com Women's shoes up to US size 20. Size 16 and below has a wide selection, with shoes priced $36-310, and many shoes available in the $36-50 range. Size 17 has a few options for heels, boots, sandals, and sneakers. Sizes 18-20 has steel toe boots and canvas sneakers only. Some styles are offered in narrow and wide width. Pay attention to sizing and double box any return packaging- it isn't always clear if they're listing UK or US sizing, and returns have been reported to be denied for arbitrary reasons.
Tom's shoes up to women's size 12
Sorel Women's sneakers, sandals, wedges, boots, booties and slippers up to size 12
Cinderella Shoes Women's shoes up to size 15. Slippers at birkenstock-style sandals (brand Emma) at size 15, wide style selection size 10-14. Narrow, medium, and wide width available. Prices range from $37 for slippers to $225 for boots.
Pleaser Shoes Shoes up to size 17, known for flashier styles but also has flats and pumps.
Tomboy Toes Menswear styled shoes in smaller sizes (EU 36-40) (women's size 7-10) leather and vegan styles
Solely Original custom fit shoes. Shoes are fitted to a custom mold made from your feet, so ALL sizes can be purchased here. The mold is made in your home and shipped through the mail. Very pricey but if it's in your budget it's a great service.
Clothing
Thrift Center 4101 S 1st St, Austin This is our favorite thrift store in town- they have a wide size range, it's well organized, and we always find something we like that fits.
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds 1506 S Congress Ave, Austin Thrift costumes store
Buffalo Exchange 2904 Guadalupe St, Austin Thrift store
Sammie's Closet Free clothes pantry in Pflugerville, TX of gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for the transgender and non-binary community. Offered by community members and allies who would like to celebrate your uniqueness and bravery for simply being you. Items available include pants, dresses, shoes, bags, jewelry, and active wear. Email sammi3scloset@gmail.com or call (512) 640-9365.
Body Shape and Medical Care
Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Medical Care including HRT and gender confirming surgeries
Taking medications without routine monitoring by a physician, "herbal" hormones, black market hormones, unregulated supplements, do-it-yourself breast or genitalia alterations, inserting a tampon into your anus, and black market surgeries can cause harm, have long-lasting undesired consequences, and even lead to death. Sadly, these practices have permanently harmed and killed many trans people. Even in trace amounts, Rogaine has killed felines. Your life and safety matters: PLEASE inform yourself and stay safe. Taking any medication or receiving any surgery should only be under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner.
We recommend looking at the "before" and "after" pictures for any surgeon you're considering, to see if y'all have similar opinions of what the "ideal" surgery outcome is. Talking to people who have worked with a doctor before can also be helpful.
Endocrinology clinic at UT Southwestern Dr. Jessica Abramowitz, M.D. offers gender affirming endocrinology services and researches the effect of feminizing hormones on bone metabolism and microarchitecture.
Crane Center in Austin and San Francisco, transgender surgery center, entire hospital dedicated to trans surgeries Personally recommended by many people who have stated they received surgeries at the center. We are impressed that we have never heard of any issues with this surgery center, and we have met a lot of people who have had surgery here. We'll update this if we ever hear differently. We still recommend being really cautious when it comes to tracheal shaves here though- We've heard they do not have a laryngologist working for them, and plastic surgeons are performing the procedure at the same time as FFS.
LGBT Resource Center in Dallas. HIV/STI testing & care, HRT, PrEP, Labs, Vaccinations, Primary care. Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services, Community Groups
Del Scott Perry, RN, FNP at Texas Health Family Care in Fort Worth. Follows the Powers method. Inclusive clinic, familiar with trans care, has transgender family members they are accepting of and highly supportive of, and involved in transgender support organizations. Commenter below specified that they offer HRT in addition to regular annual check-ups.
Kind Clinic in Austin and San Antonio. PrEP and PEP access, HRT, HIV/STO testing & care, telepractice, Sponsors. Most services are no or low cost, has a waitlist. Some issues with long waits such as for prescription refills have been reported. Also has been reported to require a month wait before prescribing HRT. A very large number of people have reported to us a good experience with HRT management.
Dr. Gabrielle Patterson at Methodist Health System in Richardson. Trans friendly primary care doctor, specialty in internal medicine
Planned Parenthood. Uses the informed consent model. Will work with people that don't have insurance. Takes some insurances. Has clinics in Addison, Arlington, Austin, Bedford, Brownsville, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Worth, Harlingen, Houston, Lubbock, Mesquite, Paris, Plano, San Antonio, Spring, Stafford, Tyler, and Waco. Many people have reported to us a good experience with HRT management.
Monrose Center in Houston Many people have reported to us a good experience with care there.
Eva Montez at Central Family Practice in Austin. Primary care and HRT. Does not accept insurance. Private pay rates are listed on their website. We are familiar with this clinic and recommend them as culturally competent.
Jessica Zwiener, MD and R. Todd O'Neal at Braeswood Endocrinology in Bellaire (near Houston). Endocrinology, primary care, and transgender medicine including HRT. Went into business specifically to work with gender diverse people. Uses the Powers method. Has been highly recommended by multiple people who have received HRT services from her.
Legacy Community Health in Houston and Beaumont. HIV/STD screening & treatment, HRT, mental health and social services. Vision tests at Frost Eye Clinic. Services offered regardless of ability to pay. This provider has been recommended by one person who stated they received HRT services from them.
Body Affirming Surgeries in Houston
Dr. Daniel J. Freet, MD at University of Texas at Houston. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, offers gender affirming surgery.
Sindura Bandi, DO, FACOG at ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn This provider has been highly recommended by a person who stated they received gender affirming services from this provider, including salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes). Other people have also highly recommended her care, but have reported mixed experiences with other doctors at this office.
Pride Family Medicine & Aesthetics in Cedar Park. Previously Zest. Primary care, HRT, hair removal. Has a waitlist to become a new patient. In May 2021 we received multiple first person reports of privacy violations including screenshots of staff members sharing patient's protected health information on social media without their consent, as well as other reports of miscommunications and inconsistencies regarding billing practices. Many other people highly recommend them.
Dr. Sara Ashitey at Southwest Family Medicine in Dallas. Comprehensive medical office: primary and urgent care, labs, pharmacy, imaging. HRT, PrEP, laser hair removal, physical therapy, behavioral health, suboxone.
William Marcus Spurlock at Renewed Vitality MD in Dallas, uses the Powers method.
Maggie White at CrofootMD in Houston, PCP who uses the Powers method.
Ronald Giometti at Carrollton Family Practice in Carrollton, PCP who uses the Powers method. This provider was recommended in the comments below as an incredibly friendly office that is also LGBTQ friendly. The commenter specified that the office provides pap-smears for Trans men.
Dr. Maria Lee, MD at Greater Heights Endocrinology in Houston, which is associated with Memorial Hermann. This provider was recommended by one person who stated they were happy with the endocrinology services including HRT provided by Dr. Lee.
Ashwell Clinic on Cameron Rd in Austin. Uses the informed consent model. Requires a month wait before prescribing HRT. Was recommended by a person who received HRT services from this provider.
Dr. Stockton Roberts, Trinity Care Clinic of Dallas. Private practice, provides HRT. Uses the informed consent model. Recommended by a person who stated they received HRT and primary care services.
Stefanie McCain MD. in Abilene. Obstetrician and gynecologist. Also offers Aesthetician services. Began prescribing HRT in 2015. We have received mixed reviews of this doctor from two people. Concerns were related to her bedside manner. The same people said they were otherwise happy with her care.
AOC (Aids Outreach Center) in Fort Worth, Has a trans wellness program that provides HRT, STD testing, patient navigator and counseling, all services free, but has a wait.
Prism Health North Texas in Dallas, HRT, counseling, STI and HIV treatment, PrEP, free condoms. Has a monthly transgender care clinic every third Monday from 5-7pm, also offers pharmacy services. We had a comment, shared below, that "their staff displayed complete rudeness, making individuals feel devalued and unworthy."
Dr. Hien Tran, MD, endocrinologist at Texas Diabetes. Fluent in English and Vietnamese. Uses WPATH method. This provider was recommended by multiple people for providing affirming care and managing adolescent HRT.
Plume Online only. Teletherapy, does not accept insurance. Gatekeeps: requires letter for HRT access. Has been described to us as a practical way to get HRT prescriptions if you do not have another option.
Elizabeth Renae Angstman Just, MD a primary care physician located in Austin. This provider was recommended by a patient for using correct language and being knowledgeable about queer and trans issues.
Dr. Aliza Norwood, M.D., FACP, is the medical director at Vivent Health, a patient-centered medical home that provides HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP, primary care for people living with HIV, and gender affirming care. Dr. Norwood works with gender diverse adults, provides HIV supportive care, and is certified in internal medicine and has an HIV specialist certification. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Dell Medical School at UT Austin. Dr. Norwood is passionate about HIV primary care and gender affirming care. She has written advocacy articles available on the Austin Chronicle website. We have personally screened this provider and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider and advocate. Other physicians have also recommended Dr. Norwood as an affirming specialist.
Dr. Maria Monge, previously at Seton. Will update when her new location is identified. She was recommended by another MD: "she does gender affirming care for kids/adolescents and is great." We have heard from many trans teens and their parents that they have been happy with their care experience with Dr. Monge, as well as their in-office Covid precautions.
The following three gender reassigning surgery centers were described to us in 2022 as, "The best on the planet."
Chettawut Plastic Surgery Center in Bangkok, China.
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery, Dr. Keith Jonathan, in New Jersey and New York
Marci L. Bowers, M.D. in California, Seattle, and Colorado
Dr. Cordoba Kissee endocrinologist, provides gender affirming care including HRT. This provider has been recommended to us by another provider, who said that she had multiple clients who were under Dr. Kissee's care, and that she was the leading gender affirming endocrinologist in South Texas.
Dr. Saul Rivas OBGYN provides gender affirming care. This provider has been recommended to us by another provider, who said that two of her clients had been seen by him for gender affirming hysterectomies.
Sarah J. Ferrero, MD at Austin Regional Clinic Cedar Park. Family medicine. Uses Health at Every Size and trauma informed approaches, and has an interest in caring for LGBTQIA+ patients and adults with disabilities. This provider has been recommended to use by someone who has used her services, and advertises serving our community.
Dietician
Kris (they/them), registered dietician, at NourishedED. Kris is a queer, neurodivergent, trans and nonbinary person who knows first hand how debilitating a bad relationship with food and your body can be, and how beautiful that relationship can be after healing. They enjoy working with trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive people. Kris specializes in eating disorders, neurodivergent related difficulties with food and nutrition, and health at every size/ fat positive approach to nutrition and health.
Mental Healthcare and Support Groups
Jennifer Gamewell, LPC at Gamewell Innovative Counseling, LLC. Childhood, adolescence, young adult, and adult counseling. Gender, eating disorder, and LGBTQIA+ Therapy. Offers gender-affirming therapy for people anywhere along the gender spectrum. In Austin. Offers in person and virtual sessions. Also offers support groups. Accepts some insurances. Many people have recommended Jennifer for affirming counseling. Jennifer was recommended by two people for managing adolescent eating disorders. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider.
Ashley Taylor, virtual counseling to all Texas. Specializes in folks 15+ with concerns about family dynamics, self-worth, anxiety, dysphoria, and relationship difficulties, as well as those who wish to explore or are questioning their identity. Private pay, has sliding scale for young trans adults. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend them as a culturally-competent provider. Many people have recommended Ashley.
Bethany Luna in Lubbock at Phoenix Moon Therapy. Specializes in trans youth and adults, anxiety, and the Gottman method. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider.
Susan Gurney at Congruent Therapy of Austin Private pay only, sliding scale available. Also works at JustMind with autism, ADHD, depression, accepts BCBSTX and Wholefoods. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider.
Benje Morrison, counseling in Abilene through Abilene Professional Center. Able to write gender-affirming letters but does not hold a PhD. Was recommended by one person.
Noah S. Garcia, LPC-S, NCC at NextQuest Counseling, PLLC. Noah is a nonbinary trans man and mental health therapist who offers gender competent and affirming therapy for adults of all genders (and sexualities!) located anywhere in Texas via telehealth. Noah has experience with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief and loss, ADHD, autism, self esteem and self worth, guilt, shame, general life transitions, and assertiveness and healthy boundaries, to name a few. Noah also has a therapy group for Trans Masc people. Private pay with reduced fee spots available. Noah has a podcast where he interviews therapists in the Austin area. NextQuest Podcast offers in depth interviews to help people find therapists that would be a good fit for them. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend him as a culturally-competent provider. Many people have recommended Noah for counseling. We recommend his podcast.
Lauren Farwell, Psy.D with Meet Your Mind Clinicial Psychology and Neuropsychology. Psychological and neuropsychological testing and evaluations. Accepts BCBSTX PPO, private pay, contact regarding other insurances. Get started here with our interview: "The Transgender Survival Guide with Dr. Lauren Farwell, Tallulah & Fiona" We have personally screened this therapist and recommend Dr. Farwell as a culturally-competent provider.
Miranda M. Nadeau is a psychologist in Austin. Recommended by one person for writing a gender affirming letter.
Jenny (Silver) Beauchamp, LCSW-S is a social worker at MyEmerge. Takes some insurances. She was recommended by one person for providing culturally competent therapy. Two people reported cancellations were a concern.
Mary Mattis, LCSW/S, LCDC, they/them and she/her, at SoCo Counseling in Austin. Works with people and couples, and specializes in working with non-binary and trans adults. Helps with resources, identity formation, and problems of substance use. Private pay, some sliding scale available. Offers in person and virtual therapy in Texas. We have personally screened this therapist and recommend them as a culturally-competent provider.
Memorial Relationships & Couple Center in Houston. Bilingual English-Spanish, LGBTQ friendly, price reduction available
OutYouth Virtual Gender Identity Group, Ages 12-18
PFLAG Virtual & Live Central Texas Support Groups We have had good experiences interacting with staff and volunteers for the local PFLAG chapter, seen that they are very supportive of the local community, and have heard positive feedback regarding their business education and support groups.
Dallas Rainbow Counseling Offers in-person and online therapy for people, LGBT couples, counseling for the transgender community, LGBT youth and family therapy. Functions as an out of network provider for insurance
ConnEQction- equine therapy in Kyle, TX, weekday and weekend availability, LGBTQIA+ affirming providers.
Pecan Creek Ranch- equine therapy in Georgetown, TX, open Tuesdays-Saturdays, has a waitlist, has one trans staff member.
Dr. Jo Eckler, PLLC with Beyond Therapy. Offers single-session evaluations over video for letters for gender-affirming procedures on a pay-what-you-can basis. Available for people over 18 who are in TX, AL, AZ, CO, DC, DE, GA, IL, MD, MO, NE, NH, NV, NC, OK, PA, TN, UT, and VA. Was recommended for writing gender affirming letters.
Renee Randazzo, M.S., LPC- she/her, counselor who specializes in helping people of all gender identities explore gender issues, as well as trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, mood issues, body image, family-of-origin issues, spirituality/soul, communication and relationships, gender identity, gender affirmation/transition, sex and sexuality, and intersectional LGBTQ+ issues. Teletherapy to teens and adults in Texas. As availability allows, offers free short-term assessments to provide letters of support. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) insurance, Private pay, sliding scale available. Was recommended by another counselor for working with gender diverse clients with trauma.
Becks Byington, LMSW (He/Him), is a genderqueer therapist who provides virtual therapy for adults throughout the state of Texas. Some of Becks' areas of focus are gender identity, self-worth/self-talk, body image, and trauma, including religious trauma. Becks is especially passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and folks who are neurodivergent. Private pay with reduced rate options. We have personally screened this provider and recommend him as a culturally-competent provider. He was also recommended by another counselor for working with gender diverse clients with trauma. He was also recommended by multiple people from first-hand experience.
Krystal Klein provides in person and telehealth services in Texas. Specializing in LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming mental health care to support teens and adults who are in various stages of their journey. I offer gender confirmation letters after one session and follow WPATH/USPATH Standards of Care. In network with some insurances. We have personally screened this provider and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider and advocate.
Kimberly Harkey, M.E., LPC (She/Her) with Roseate Therapy. Specializes in helping adults with identity exploration, LGBTQIA+/SOGI, existential questions, psychosis, mental health disorders, and addiction. Offers both virtual and in person services. Kimberly can write letters for any gender affirming care, and is able to offer free letters on a limited basis (please contact her for availability). Private pay. Email: Kimberly@roseatetherapy.com We have personally screened this provider and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider who is familiar with supporting people receiving gender affirming voice training with us with their voice dysphoria.
Dr. Kristin Amicone, Psy.D. (She/Her) with Clinical Psychology Fellow Gulf Coast Psych Therapy Group Inc. She listens from a neutral perspective with expertise in psychological health and the influence it can have on the rest of the biological system. Her clinical skills reflect all ages across the lifespan and she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Their practice supports all genders and identities. Phone: (239) 666-8002 ext. 1027 Fax: (847) 972-6445
Adam A. Sauceda (he/she/they) is the Owner and Clinical Director of Synchronicity Counseling, PLLC. Adam is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. Adam’s main clinical focus has been working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals since 2015. Adam has completed the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Global Education Initiative (GEI) Certification and routinely follows WPATH Standards of Care in his clinical practice. In addition to providing counseling, Adam is able to complete a biopsychosocial assessment, which includes a comprehensive gender history, to assist with the process of achieving a name and gender marker change on identifying documentation or to provide a referral letter for gender affirming medical care, i.e. hormone therapy or gender affirming surgeries. Adam has provided gender affirmative trainings to mental health professionals and has provided expert witness testimony in court proceedings specific to gender diversity. Adam is in network with some insurance companies and offers a “Self-Determine Fee Schedule” for individuals who choose to not use insurance. Adam is a member of the community we serve, and has been recommended by multiple people. Phone: 210-853-0503 Fax: 888-307-5350
Rebekah Torres (she/her) is a LMFT associate with Ellie Mental Health in Rockwall, Texas. She is supervised by Amy Birchill Lavergne, M.Ed., LMFT-S, LPC-S. Rebekah offers counseling to the LGBTQIA+ community in person in Rockwall Tuesday-Friday and virtually throughout Texas Tuesday-Saturday. Her specialty is in emotional-focused and narrative therapy, couples counseling, and the GOTTMAN method. She is a part of the community herself and identifies as lesbian and queer. Accepts some insurance, private pay, and has a sliding scale. Phone: 214-542-2348 We have personally screened this provider and recommend her as a culturally-competent provider.
Loren Hudson, MS, LPC, LCPC (he/him) is a licensed professional counselor serving Texas and Kansas. He provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ people of all backgrounds and religious beliefs. He is happy to help you get started rediscovering the strength and beauty within yourself as an individual. He das experience working with clients who live in the metroplex as well as rural communities. Loren approaches therapy with authenticity, genuine compassion, and a healthy sense of humor. He aims to boost self esteem, increase confidence, and help you find more joy in the moment Phone: (913) 732-3952. Email: lorenhudson.psyc@gmail.com. We have personally screened this provider and recommend him as a culturally-competent provider.
Elby Buikema, MA, LPC-A (they/them/theirs) is a licensed professional counselor- association supervised by Savannah Stoute LPC-S. They provide queer, gender, and neurodivergent affirming therapy for adolescents, adults, and parents/caregivers at Out Youth in Austin. OutYouth provides free counseling up to age 29.
JP Cardenas, LPC-A (they/them) is a licensed professional counselor associate in Austin, TX supervised by Melody Arizola-Palmer LPC-S. JP specializes in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults on identity (gender/sexuality) exploration and understanding, relationships, sex, trauma, multicultural identities and issues, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. JP uses CBT, narrative therapy, and person-centered Rogerian therapy techniques. JP offers in person therapy in Austin, and virtual therapy in Texas. We have personally screened this provider and recommend them as a culturally-competent provider.
Psychiatrists & Medication Managers
Dr. Supriya S. Kothavale, DO at Kothavale Psychiatry PLCC, child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in Austin, TX. Provides initial consultations and ongoing treatment in the form of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology virtually to Texas and New York. Gender affirming intake process. Private pay.
Lori Fox, APRN, PMHNP-BC, provider at Greater Austin Psychiatry, specialized in the treatment and management of mood and anxiety disorders with a special interest in working with people who identify as LGBQ, have experienced trauma, or have current or past struggles with chemical dependency. Sees people ages 15 and up.
Dr. Karen Seroussi, D.O. at Vibrant Minds, provides mental healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults in Central Texas.
Jennifer Dawson, PA-C, Psychiatric physician assistant at Counterbalance Counseling specializing in medication management with supportive psychotherapy for people ages 16+. LGBTQIA Advocate. Private Pay via telehealth, also accepts Lyra. Jennifer was recommended by another provider as a culturally competent provider of medication management.
Dentists
Dr. Nazgol Gharbi, DDS, DPH, MPH, at Celebrate Dental Austin. "As a dental public health specialist, the topic of oral health disparities among LGBTQ+ community has always been close to my heart. I do everything I can to make a change in their lives and their oral and overall health by providing a safe and welcoming environment to serve their dental needs. Staff are fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi."
Body Work
Lance Weihmuller, Touch Ceremony in Austin, at Earth Commons, massage therapist
Rocky Lane, virtual personal trainer at Autonomy Movement Gym
Thais Bicalho Silva, physical therapist at Feldenkrais Physical Therapy in Austin, focused on pelvic work Recommended to be "wonderful and affirming."
Mel Dingus with Georgetown Texas Kung Fu & Tai Chi Offering Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi to ages 8 and up in the Georgetown area. Trans-owned and operated. In person and zoom classes available.
Good to know
Dates of Note
Trans Day of Visibility March 31st
Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th
International Pronouns Day third Wednesday of October
Trans Accepting/Friendly Employers
OutYouth maintains an Austin - LGBTQIA+ Job Resource Guide.
AIDS Services of Austin
Alamo Drafthouse
Albertsons
Allgo
Amazon We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Amy's Ice Cream We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Apple We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Atmosphere TV
Austin Animal Center
Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Austin Pets Alive
Austin Water
Blackstar Co-op
Bookwoman
Cafe Monet
Central Market
City of Austin
Clean Fig
Confluent
Contigo Catering
Crane Center
Creative Action
Daddy's Barbershop
Dell We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer. However, Michael Dell is the namesake for Dell Children's Hospital, and did not speak out when Seton closed their adolescent care department to stop their doctors from providing medically necessary, lifesaving gender affirming care. We personally informed him, so this was a choice.
Dirty Dog
Dreamers 18+
EA EA has been shared as an affirming employer, but those we know who have worked there have reported very long hours without compensation for overtime.
Emancipet
Equality Texas We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Frida Friday ATX
Future Front We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer. We also received a grant from them to help us start our practice, and are very appreciate for their help! In our interactions with them we have found them to be very affirming and supportive of our community.
General Assembly
Google We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Harmonic Speech Therapy
IKEA Round Rock We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Integral Care
JLL @ Google
Juiceland
Kerbey Lane We have personally worked here (though it's been awhile!) and felt affirmed by our employer and that it was a safe place to work.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Literati
Marriott Austin
Mary's Cafe
Milk + Honey Spa
MOD Pizza
Mud Puppies
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Natural Grocers
Natural Pawz in Steiner Ranch, near Austin
Onion Creek Kennels and groomers are All G-d's Creatures
Outyouth We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Package Menswear
Pinballz
Planned Parenthood
Pride Family Medicine We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Progressive Insurance We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
Project Transitions
Pups and Pals
RateGenius Loan Services
REI
Roots Integrative Veterinary Care
Sage Acupuncture
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking
Seedlings Gardening
Service Corporation International
Slushed
Sprint - Relay Communication
Starbucks We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer and have been successful using their health insurance to cover gender affirming, but also others who have had more difficulty recently using their insurance to cover gender affirming care.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Sustainable Food Center
Target
Texas Health Action
Texas Homeless Network
The Austin Eagle
The Preiss Company
The SAFE alliance
The Settlement Home for Children
Thorn's Market
Thundercloud Subs
Tomlinson's
Trans Lifeline
Treasure City
Vigilante Gastro Pub and Games
Waterloo Icehouse
Western Governors University
Wheatsville CoOp
Whole Earth Provisions
Wholefoods We personally know people who are trans*, employed here, and feel affirmed by their employer.
WHYLD's Vegan Kitchen
Worker's Defense Project
YMCA
Zach Theatre
Trans friendly places to live
Raintree apartments in Sherman, Texas
Thrive Youth Center in San Antonio on Haven for Hope's campus. Emergency shelter and services for LGBTQ young adults ages 17-24. Rapid re-housing program
Operation Obsidian Safe and stable housing for BIPOC transmasculine people in Maryland. Also offers support with health insurance and workplace skills development.
Publications
Covid-19 Guide for transgender people
Trans and addiction resources
WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 This is the most recent version, but it was published in 2011 and many things are out of date. There is discussion that a new guide will be produced soon.
The Hypothalamic-Pituary-Adrenal Axis video series. Parts 1-5 have been described as the important material, and 6-7 as talking about our inner clocks and how it all works.
The Newman & Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation Has been described as another way to increase the breast
Research Related to Transgender HRT List of research articles, as of 5/12/21 last updated 4/20/20.
ftm trans-masculine quarterly magazine the website is no longer active, so we've redirected to their Facebook page, but they may be defunct.
Denise O'Doherty, LMFT , LPC, MSN, RN: psychotherapist, transgender advocate, author. Wrote the books “Thriving Through Transition: Self Care for Parents of Transgender Children” (also available in Spanish) and "Personal Boundaries & Effective Confrontation Workbook".
HRT Research
Hormonal Treatment Strategies Tailored to Non-Binary Transgender People
The Case Against Spironolactone Opinion article/ informal research review with a lot of good citations
Name Change
Transition Guides
TransGender Map How to make a gender transition
Second Type Woman Information on various aspects of male-to-female transition
Cindi Grace Awareness Club Weekly emails with videos and articles to support transition and help you live authentically. Get started here with our interview: "Relationship Longevity Through Transition with Cindi Grace Miller & Tallulah"
Sex Education
UnHushed Human sexuality education done right
Teaching Resources
Welcomingschools.org Lesson plans to help students understand gender
Boomcards Name Change Social Story Deck. This social story offers both text and sound, and is to support people understand why their friends are changing their name. This is a gender inclusive material read in a feminine voice. This social story is created by the owner of this blog.
Concept- when speaking to students about someone who has changed their name, use their current, chosen name. If needed, you can reference their deadname to orient students to whom you are referring to by adding, "formerly known as."
Support Network
Financial Resources
Genderbands Partial grants for HRT and gender affirming surgeries on a lottery basis
Trans Lifeline Name change microgrants
Jim Collins Foundation Funding for gender-confirming surgeries for trans people who need it. 2022 grant cycle opens May 15th, 2021 and closes August 1st.
getyourprep No cost PrEP for people who do not have prescription drug coverage
Learn How to Become Scholarships and financial aid for LGBTQ students
Point of Pride free chest binders, free trans femme shapewear, electrolysis support program, HRT access fund, Covid-19 emergency funds for gender-medical care, and gender-affirming surgery grants. Long waitlist for binders, exacerbated by delays related to Pandemic shipping barriers. Apply for surgery program in November. Competitive application process for surgery funding. As of 3/10/2021 had funded 29 surgeries.
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Free legal name change program
Trans $1000 College Scholarships by Trans Student
National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund by Point Foundation
The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project Some providers and payers believe access to transgender care should be limited to people who receive a letter affirming their gender dysphoria. This is known as, "gatekeeping." This project is a network of healthcare providers who will provide these letters of support for free to help you access care.
Health Insurance Medical Policies Resource by TLDEF. Listing of transgender-related medical care coverage by plan and coverage type
Free nice package free package of condoms and lube to those in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, and Navarro counties.
Gender Junk The Gender Junk program provides transgender youth without access to gender affirming items free binders, gaffs, packers, bras, StPs, makeup, and other gender affirming items.
Helplines / Support Numbers
TBuddy 24/7 Telephone friend and support system for trans masculine people. Education and support for family members of trans masculine people
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255, a 24/7 free emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Trans Lifeline Offers trans peer support, emotional support, and name change microgrants. Family & friends hotline for help supporting a trans loved one in crisis Several callers reported being hung up on unexpectedly. If you get hung up on, please call back.
Text HOME to 741741 Converse via text with a crisis counselor. Free, 24/7, anyone can use for any kind of crisis.
The Trevor Project: call (866) 488-7386 Support line offering 24/7 counseling to LGBTQ youth in crisis. Strong focus on suicide prevention.
CDC-Info: (800) 342-2437, Also available: Spanish: (800) 344-7432 TDD service: (800) 243-7432
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
The National Runaway Switchboard: (800) 786-2929
The GLBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743, Youth serving youth through age 25
Health Insurance
Out 2 Enroll Help navigating signing up for health insurance through the affordable care act
Legal Aid & Attorneys
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Test-case litigation, direct legal services, name change support
Christine Henry Andresen, lawyer
Law Office of Diana Fuentes Aguilar, she provides gender marker/legal name change services. (956) 975-2550 (I do not have clients that have used her) Was recommended to us by a provider.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid https://www.trla.org/lgbtq provides several services to LGBTQIA+ including gender maker/ legal name change at reduced cost. My contact there is Gabriel Sanchez (956) 393-6204 Was recommended to us by a provider.
Parent Support Groups
TransParent USA- Austin, Texas chapter: Supports parents and caregivers of gender diverse people with a private newsletter, and virtual support group. "Our mission is to bring compassionate support to parents and caregivers navigating complex issues face by gender-expansive people." Email austin.tx@transparentusa.org for more information.
Houses of Worship
Would appreciate suggestions!
We hope these resources are useful to you! Please share them with anyone else who might benefit from a centralized resources list.
-Tallulah Breslin, MS, CCC/SLP
Gender & Identity Affirming Behavioral Voice Modification @HarmonicSpeech
