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Transgender Specialists offers the most current and necessary information so that you can provide the best gender-affirming care and avoid consequences for the client and for your organization. 

Many medical, mental health, and recovery/addiction professionals lack formal training and even general knowledge about transgender inclusion. Transgender individuals many times are mislabeled and misdiagnosed. Some highly skilled professionals may inadvertently avoid necessary conversations around gender with their clients due to lack of information which can cause stress in the workplace and patient communities. According to a 2021 NIH study, transgender and gender diverse individuals are at a significantly higher risk of addiction, mental health challenges, and poorer outcomes when compared to the cisgender population. A 2022 peer-reviewed article published on the NIH website found that proper healthcare is frequently not provided to transgender and gender non-conforming individuals based on a variety of factors including preconceived biases and improper training of healthcare providers.

In an effort to combat the imbalance of equity, California enacted Senate Bill 923, also known as the Gender Affirming Care Act.  One of the requirements of SB 923 is that all medical and mental health providers, who receive any amount of Medicare or Medical funding, must provide transgender inclusive care training for their physicians and client-facing staff.  

Julie Lyons, Founder of Transgender Specialists, is a Board-Certified Transgender Care Professional,

(Certified by the International Transgender Certification Association).  Julie and Transgender Specialists provide coaching and consulting for clinicians and staff at gender affirming surgical and medical practices, for mental health professionals and  treatment centers, providing them with knowledge and expertise to better serve their gender diverse clients.  In addition,  Julie offers post transition programs for transgender women and support services.

It is up to the leadership in your organization to invest in the most up-to-date training and education so that you can provide the highest level of care.