Psychologist explains transgenderism, transsexualism, crossdressing and gender role transition,

		Notes on Gender Role Transition
		by Anne Vitale PhD New Client Information Last Update January 9, 2006 Back As in all good practices, openings in my practice occur regularly. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in working with me. Prior to making an appointment, I will ask you to write a BRIEF autobiography that centers on your gender issues. The bio can be sent directly to me via email. I know that confidentiality is very important. As a licensed practitioner, I am subject to licensing review should I disclose even the slightest amount of information regarding anybody I am seeing professionally without the individual's written permission. Be assured, all information you forward to me will be held in strictest confidence. I also want to reassure all interested parties that I have no agenda for any of my clients other then to search for a resolution to their gender issues. It is my intent to intercede at the least disruptive level possible given the circumstance. History has shown that the range of intervention runs from achieving a guilt free understanding of crossdressing to, in extreme cases, complete gender role transition. I am a long time member of the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA) and follow the HBIGDA Standards of Care (SOC). If you are unfamiliar with the SOC, I suggest that you read them prior to making an appointment with me. A copy of Version VI of the SOC is available at http://www.symposion.com/ijt/soc_2001/index.htm Although I appreciate that each individual has special concerns and requires special attention, there is a general pattern I follow in treating gender identity issues. A copy of my Treatment Plan based on the HBIGDA Standards of Care is available at http://www.avitale.com/TreatmentPlan.htm My office is located at 610/612 D Street in San Rafael, California. San Rafael is located in Marin County, 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. My regular office hours are on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Noon to 8:00 pm. My morning hours are reserved for double appointments to accommodate individuals who must travel from out of the Bay Area. If you will be traveling from a distance, please note that in your inquiry. My rate is $150 per fifty minute session. I accept MasterCharge and Visa. I will, of course, fill out any insurance forms you may have for reimbursement. I also facilitate two gender issues support groups. One is for male-to-female individuals in early post-op or advance stage of transition and the other is for genetic male individuals who are exploring their options. For further information or to make an appointment you may e-mail me at Dr. Vitale Please put INQUIRY in the subject box to get past my spam filter. Due to highly restrictive California laws, I am currently prohibited from conducting psychotherapy via e-mail. Please do not ask me to do so. However, I will be more than happy to set up an appointment see you at my office .		email-- Contact the author ----Please use the word INQUIRY in the Subject Line!