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Support Groups<\/a> | Therapists<\/a> <\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>DC Metro Area Transgender Groups<\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n

<\/a>
\n Second Fridays \/ Transformations <\/strong>
\nMCC \u2013 NoVA – 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA
\non the 2nd Friday of each month, 7 pm
\nPeer-facilitated transgender support and community building group,
\nA safe space if you are in gender transition, considering the possibility
\n(even remotely), or have completed transition; also open to anyone anywhere
\nalong the gender spectrum, whether static or dynamic; you are invited
\nto this safe space of support and sharing. Significant Others,
\nFriends, Family, and Allies are welcome.
\nThere are also Support \/ Community Building Groups for:
\nParents & Guardians of Trans and Gender Expansive Children, Tweens, Teens, and Young Adults
\nAnd for Teens & Tweens, Spouses, Children
\nFor More Information on These Groups Contact:
\nRevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nDCATS <\/strong>
\nDC Area Transmasculine Society
\nFtM focused transgender support group
\nhttp:\/\/www.dcatsinfo.org<\/a>
\nWebmaster@dcatsinfo.org<\/a>
\nContact for meeting place and time<\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nFairfax Trans Families (PFLAG)<\/strong>
\nTransFamiliesVA@gmail.com<\/a>
\nCity of Fairfax Regional Library
\n10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA
\nMeets on 4th Sunday, 3:30-5:00 pm, <\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nMAGIC (Metro Area Gender Identity Coalition)<\/strong>
\nPeer-facilitated transgender support group
\nhttp:\/\/www.magic-dc.org<\/a>
\nFalls Church Presbyterian Church
\n225 E. Broad St., Falls Church
\nMeets on the 3rd Friday of each month, 8 pm<\/p>\n

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<\/a>
\nNOVA Transyouth <\/strong>
\n(peer-supported group for ages 18-35)
\nnovatransyouth@gmail.com<\/a>
\nUnitarian Universalist Church of Arlington,
\n4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA
\nMeets on the 2nd Saturday, 6:30 pm<\/p>\n

\nTransgender Peer Support Group at Whitman Walker<\/strong>
\nWhitman-Walker has several Trans Support groups at various times.
\nPlease refer to their website for specific groups and times:
\nhttp:\/\/www.whitman-walker.org\/service\/medical\/transgender-care\/<\/a>
\nCall David Klein at 202.939.7646 or e-mail: dklein@whitman-walker.org<\/a>.
\n**An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.**<\/p>\n

\nFirst Friday Transgender Discussion Group (DC)<\/strong>
\nPeer-facilitated discussion group for members of the transgender community
\nas well as partners, friends, and allies. Join us!
\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/centertrans<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.twitter.com\/centertrans<\/a>
\nDC Center for the LGBT Community
\n2000 14th St NW, Washington, DC.
\nMeets on the 1st Friday of each month<\/p>\n

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\n

<\/a>DC Metro Area Therapists<\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n

\nThese entries represent neither approval nor recommendation – they are simply provided as a resource.\n<\/p>\n

\n Uzi Ben-Ami, Ph.D. *
\n 205 Watts Branch Parkway Rockville, MD 20850
\n Phone: 301.424.1941\n<\/p>\n

\n Thomas Coughlin, LPC *
\n 1633 Q St. NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20009
\n Phone: 202.643.5675
\nEmail: tcoughlinlpc@comcast.net<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n
\n Carolyn Dozier, L.C.S.W. *
\n 100 N. Washington St., Suite 304, Falls Church, VA 22046
\n Phone: 703-532-2424\n<\/p>\n

\n Michael A. Giordano, LICSW *
\n Suite 4E 1555 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
\n Phone: 202.460.6384<\/p>\n

\n<\/p>\n

\n Joan Pickett, LPC
\n 1485 Chain Bridge Road Suite 203 McLean, VA 22101
\n Phone: 703.749.7928\n<\/p>\n

\n Kate Thomas, Ph.D
\n 2360 W. Joppa Rd. Suite 219 Lutherville, MD 21093
\n Phone: 410.616.7152\n<\/p>\n

\nAnne L. Edwards, Psy.D.- Raise Your Wellness, LLC
\n7019 Backlick Court
\nSpringfield, VA 22151
\n703-509-6753
\nwww.raiseyourwellness.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Ellen Warren LCSW
\n950 N. Washington St, Suite 240,
\nAlex,VA 22314
\n(703) 683-0710\/ 765-5234
\nEmail: ellenrwarren.lcsw@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\n Chris Wright, LPC, LMFT *
\n Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Very Familiar with TG Community.
\n 607 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia, 22101 —
\n Phone: 703.560.1520.\n<\/p>\n

\n Shawn Rubin, PsyD
\n Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Banyan Counseling Center,
\n Phone: 510-725-7600,
\nEmail: shawn@shawnrubin.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

John Thomas, MA [Member: WPATH]
\nResident in Counseling, Falls Church Counseling
\n313 Park Avenue, Suite 203
\nFalls Church, VA 22046
\n703-665-7000
\nhttp:\/\/www.fallschurchcounseling.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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