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TransWellness

Groups, resources, and other services dedicated to the transgender community.

Whether you identify as transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid, gender nonconforming, Two-Spirit, intersex, or are simply questioning the gender to which you have been assigned, the Montrose Center welcomes you! The following are services we offer that you may find helpful, no matter what stage of discovery or transition you are in. Contact transwellness@montrosecenter.org for more information.

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Professional Counseling

Through our LIFE program, you can explore your gender and other issues in an affirming environment with a licensed master’s-level therapist* who has received specialized training in gender identity issues. Here, you do not have to hide, explain or justify your feelings and thoughts about who you are. However you identify yourself, including preferred names and pronouns, will be respected. We also understand that gender identity may not be the most pressing matter in your life. Prior to starting individual therapy, you will receive a complete psycho-social assessment that covers many aspects including health (physical and mental), employment, relationships and living situation. For those diagnosed with gender dysphoria, the Montrose Center adheres to WPATH standards of care in treatment planning and regarding issuance of referral letters for hormone treatment and sex reassignment surgery.

*You also may be eligible to see a qualified clinical student intern as a lower cost option. All interns are master’s-level students in accredited Social Work, Professional Counseling or Counseling Psychology programs and are supervised by licensed therapists.
More about LIFE Counseling »

Support Groups

Trans*Fabulous Support Groupmeets virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 7 – 8:30 PM.
Please register for the virtual group by clicking this link.

This peer support group is where transgender and gender nonconforming community members can find an affirming space to share experiences, build a support network, ask questions, and create community ties within the safe and friendly setting at the Montrose Center. You must be 18 or older to attend this group. This group is free and open to the public.

Beyond the Binarymeets virtually via Zoom every other Thursday 6 – 7:30 PM. Contact Thomas Owsley for details at towsley@montrosecenter.org.

The Montrose Center welcomes you to a space beyond the gender binary; a social discussion group specifically for Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Gender Non-Conforming individuals to share and discuss their perspectives! Beyond the Binary is a safe and confidential discussion group that provides a supportive environment for participants to express their thoughts and experiences. This group is free and open to the public.

Transgender Youth Support Groupmeets virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays from 5 – 8 PM. Please contact Jenn Brock for Zoom details at info@hatchyouth.org.

Part of our Hatch Youth program, this confidential peer support group is for youth ages 13-20 with challenges or issues relating to birth gender and gender identity/orientation. The direction of discussion will be determined by the group members each week, and they will have the opportunity to share and participate at the level at which they feel comfortable. For information about joining this group, please call 713-529-3590.

Parents of Transgender Youth Support Groupmeets in-person on the 1st floor on the fourth Sunday of the month, 2 – 3:30 PM. Contact Mandy Giles at mandy@parentsoftransyouth.com for details.

Transgender and gender-diverse kids are miraculous and extraordinary, and parenting them still can be an adjustment. Your heart is full of emotions and your head is full of questions, especially if this is new information. You’re not alone!

The Montrose Center partners with Parents of Trans Youth to offer a peer support group specifically for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth. 

Participants will discuss general joys and challenges and/or prompted topics related to parenting trans kids. Discussions will be confidential.

Facilitated by parents of transgender children, this group is free and open to any parent or caregiver of trans youth or young adults in the greater Houston area. No reservation necessary; just drop in!

See also…

Coming Out Support Group

Polyamory Discussion Group

Bisexuality Discussion Group

You will find that all of our programs and services are trans-inclusive, from counseling, anti-violencesubstance use recovery and HIV services to our Center Wellness, youth and senior programs. Similarly, we expect our guest organizations and space renters to maintain a safe and affirming space for LGBT persons. If at any time you feel excluded or mistreated while at the Center, please notify us by calling 713-529-0037 or by sending us an email. If ever you feel unsafe or threatened, call 911 immediately.

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