There are frequently ongoing difficulty interpreting and responding to social cues, relatively low social motivation, and isolation frequently interferes with relationships throughout the lifespan. Often individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder struggle with depression, anxiety, troubled relationships, and engaging in activities not part of their restricted interests. We are proud to provide Autism informed psychotherapy. Therapists at Connally Counseling have been trained in recognizing and supporting neurodiverse individuals. Some people may need or benefit from seeing a therapist weekly, others bi-monthly and others just here and there when they need a check-in. The lows are brought on by people treating you differently, family, relationship, and employment conflicts, and mood changes either due to hormones or after surgeries.įor all of these reasons, building a relationship with a therapist before the transition is a way to build a foundation that will be built upon as you move forward in life.

Even if someone feels confident about their transition and better about their life, a lot could instantly change.įrom our experience, the highs are really high and the lows are really low. For a person who is transitioning, therapy is also a way to stay present. Therapy is a commitment made by an individual that will allow them to explore their internal and external world and sit in the discomfort instead of run away from it. To us, therapy is different than the mental health assessment that is described in the WPATH Standards of Care (SOC) found on. Before we go further, we want to say we are pro-therapy. At Connally Counseling, we adhere to the WPATH suggested guidelines for therapists.

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