Under 18 Transgender Resource Guide
Austin and Central Texas
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The following list is provided for informational purposes only. Many of these providers have been recommended by those who have received their services, or by those with knowledge of culturally competent providers. However, providers or organizations mentioned here may or may not be suitable for every individual or family, and Out Youth cannot guarantee the quality of service you will receive.
This is a living document, meaning new providers and resources will be added as we become aware of them and providers/resources removed as we are made aware to remove them. However, we do not have the capacity to frequently check the status of providers and resources so please be aware that some providers or resources may be out of date - please let us know if that is the case!
*If a provider or resource is limited in the ages served, that is noted to the best of our knowledge*
For questions or feedback, please contact Children & Families Manager Jane Bernick, LCSW, at jane.bernick@outyouth.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mental Health and Therapeutic Services 3
Therapy Organizations That Are Affirming and Provide Low-Cost Services 6
Therapeutic and Support Groups and/or Spaces for Trans/Gender- Diverse Youth 7
Resources for Caregivers, Parents, and Families 10
Therapists for Parents/Caregivers of LBGTQIA+ Youth 13
General Medical Care/Hormone Replacement Therapy/Pubertal Blocking 15
Gender-Affirming Social Resources 17
General Community Resources 19
Foster Care/Former Foster Care 19
Fitness and Yoga/Yoga Therapy 22
Books, Films, and Media for Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Gender-Questioning Youth 23
Resources for Intersex Children and Youth 24
Resource Guides and Informational Brochures by InterACT 24
Legal Resources/Guides, Including Name and Gender Marker Changes 25
A.B. Parris, (they/them/theirs and she/her/hers), LCSW, RYT-200
1910 W. Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 200-3776, ab@solidaritycounselingtx.com
Serves ages 4 and up. Accepts some insurances and private pay; offers some sliding scale.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/a-b-parris-austin-tx/1296623
https://solidaritycounselingtx.com
Adrienne Sneed, LCSW
205 Wild Basin Rd South, #2B, Austin, TX 78746
925-709-4874 and 512-561-0116
Serves ages 12 and up. Accepts private pay; offers some sliding scale.
https://www.adriennesneed.com/
Ashley Taylor (they/them/theirs and she/her/hers), MA, LPC
Ashley Taylor Counseling, PLLC
737-667-0977, admin@ashleytaylorcounseling.com
Serves ages 15 and up. Telehealth only. Provides invoices for out-of-network coverage; offers some reduced fee appointments.
https://www.ashleytaylorcounseling.com/
Astrid Carrington, PhD, LMFT-S
Austin Family Care
512-919-4135
All ages. Individual, couples, and family counseling
Beth Cortez-Neavel (they/them)
LPC Associate, LMFT Associate supervised by Michelle Silva Segura, LPC-S, LMFT-S, SEP
Austin Family Counseling
737-395-8881
beth@austinfamilycounseling.com
https://austinfamilycounseling.com/therapists-austin/beth-cortez-neavel/
Ages 10+. Sliding scale options.
Brian Kunde (he/him/his), MS, LCSW
Southwest Psychotherapy Associates
2500 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 401, Houston, TX 77042 and 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Blg A, Austin, TX 78746
832-333-3030 and 512-399-8707, brian@bdkcounseling.com
Serves clients in Austin and Houston ages 13 and up. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
https://swpsychotherapy.com/brian-kunde-ms-lcsw/
Brittany Jones (she/her/hers), MA, LPC-S
Spring Counseling, PLLC
3008 Bee Caves Rd, Rollingwood, TX 78746
Serves ages 4–17.
https://www.springcounselingaustin.com/
Cassidy Laminack (they/them/theirs), MA, LMFT, LPC
Hill Country Therapy
512-686-5734 and 512-850-2287
Serves ages 11 and up. Telehealth only.
https://www.hillcountrytherapy.com/therapy-professionals/austin-therapy-interns-associates/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cassidy-laminack-austin-tx/343243
Cliff Chong (he/him/his), LCSW
Austin, TX
512-515-9826
Serves ages 12 and up. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
Colleen Bardelli (she/her/hers), MA, LPC, LMHC, RPT
Bardelli Counseling, PLLC
3660 Stoneridge Rd, F102, Austin, TX 78746
512-676-8058, colleen.bardelli@gmail.com
Serves ages 8 and up.
https://www.colleenbardelli.com/
Emery Rodriguez (They/He), MS, LPC-A
Wild Roots Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
(512) 270-0694
emery@wildrootscounseling.co
https://www.wildrootscounseling.co
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1147370
Emily L. Blouin (she/her) M.Ed., LPC
Blue Wind Counseling, PLLC
3530 Bee Caves Road, Suite 206, Austin, TX 78746
512-200-4410, emily@bluewindcounseling.com
Serves ages 10+. Accepts private pay; limited sliding scale spots.
Jamie Eastman, LPC-Associate
Welcome All ATX, PLLC
575-770-4575
Virtual sessions only at this time
Serves all ages
Jeff Lutes, LPC
Jeff Lutes Counseling and Consulting, LLC
1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg A, Ste 290, Austin, TX 78746
512-419-0600, jluteslpc@me.com
Serves teens and adults. Can provide therapy services using ASL. Comes highly recommended for his integration of faith and expertise in gender and sexual diversity.
https://www.jefflutespsychotherapy.com/
Jennifer Gamewell (she/her/hers), MEd, LPC, CCST, CPDPE
Gamewell Innovative Counseling, LLC
11183 Circle Dr, Ste B, Austin, TX 78736
512-484-1976, jennifer@jennifergamewell.com
Serves ages 4 and up.
https://www.jennifergamewell.com/
Jennifer Williams Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT
Luminary Counseling, PLLC
6633 E Hwy 290, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78723
512-657-7744, contact@luminarycounseling.com
Serves teens and adults.
https://www.luminarycounseling.com/#
Keith Cantrell, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, NCC
Cantrell Counseling and Therapy; private pay
512-686-8377
Serves ages 15+
Kimberly Vered Shashoua (she/her/hers), LCSW
Vered Counseling Co.
11900 Jollyville Rd, #202287, Austin, TX 78759
512-200-8860 and 737-259-7527, vered@veredcounseling.com
Serves ages 12 and up. Telehealth only. Accepts private pay; offers some sliding scale.
https://www.veredcounseling.com/
Kristen Felter, LCSW-S
Kind Therapy Austin, PLLC
4601 Spicewood Springs Rd, Bldg 3, Austin, TX 78759
512-580-7592, kristen@kindtherapyaustin.com
Serves ages 3–19.
https://kindtherapyaustin.com/
Mary Margaret (Maggie) Behle (She/They), LCSW-S
Clinical Programs and Education Manager
Serves ages 13 and up
(512) 201-4501 x 189
https://therapyaustin.com/counselor-list/mary-margaret-behle/
Michelle Monahan (she/her), MSEd, LPCA, NCC
Lily Pad Counseling
512-256-3367
https://www.lilypadcounseling.com
Serves ages 5-22
Niamh Fahy (she/her), MT-BC, MMT
Integrative Music Therapy PLLC
512-580-5812
www.integrativemusictherapy.com
Serves ages 10+
Olivia-Beth Horak, LCSW
(No pronouns, OB)
OB Horak Counseling
512-402-2038
Serves ages 12+
Takes insurance (BCBS, Cigna, Aetna)
EMDR Therapist
Prism Integrated Health
(512) 669-5892
admin@prismintegratedhealth.com
Serves ages 10 and up. LGBTQIA+-affirming virtual only counseling group based in Austin, TX but can serve anywhere in TX. Accepts some insurances and offers some sliding scale.
https://prismintegratedhealth.com/services/#individual-60
Rebecca Adler (she/her/hers), LCSW
Austin, TX
512-843-0629
Serves preteens, teens, and adults. Offers some sliding scale.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rebecca-adler-austin-tx/235616
Russell Kauitzsch (he/him/his), MS, LPC-S
Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, PLLC
3000 Polar Ln, Ste 501, Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-400-4321, info@austincts.com
Serves ages 13 and up. Accepts some insurances, offers some sliding scale.
Sarah Alexis Shaney (she/her/hers and they/them/theirs), LCSW
Con Safos Counseling, LLC
8500 N Mopac Suite 825, Austin, TX 78757
737-615-2437, hello@consafoscounselingllc.org
Serves ages elementary school and up (but has limited after school slots). Provides services in Spanish. Accepts some insurance
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/united-states/therapy/sarah-shaney
https://www.consafoscounselingllc.org/home
Stephanie Garland, LPC
512-788-3984
Serves ages 3–11.
https://www.stephaniegarlandlpc.com/about-me/
Summer Hough (she/her/hers), MA, LPC, EMDR-trained
Summer Hough Counseling
4107 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756
832-304-6146, summerhough.lpc@gmail.com
Serves ages 5 and up. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
Synchronicity Counseling
12030 Bandera Rd, Ste 108-J, Helotes, TX 78023
210-853-0503, info@synchronicity-counseling.com
Serves all ages. LGBTQIA+-affirming counseling group based in San Antonio but virtual for anywhere in Texas. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
https://www.synchronicity-counseling.com
Thomas Malone (he/him/his), LPC
4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759
512-982-4803
Serves ages 3 and up. Accepts some insurances.
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/texas/austin/thomas-malone
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/thomas-malone-lpc-austin-tx/451123
John Perry, LCSW
4601 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 3; Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 557-5311
Serves ages 13 and up.
Miranda Solis (she/her), LPC, NCC
Sundial Counseling
(512) 522-3169
Serves ages 10+. Telehealth only.
https://sundialcounseling.clientsecure.me/
Capital Area Counseling
7703 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 500, Austin, TX 78752
512-302-1000, info@cacaustin.org
Serves all ages. Typically has a waitlist.
Out Youth
909 E 49th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751
512-419-1233, hello@outyouth.org
We offer individual therapy for clients ages 5–23 exploring issues related to gender identity. In order to be connected to this clinical service, the first step is to request a screening for individual therapy services.
For ages 5–11, a screening can be requested at https://www.outyouth.org/children.
For ages 12–23, a screening can be requested at https://www.outyouth.org/counseling.
Samaritan Center
8956 Research Blvd, Bldg 2, Austin, TX 78758
512-746-8818 and 512-451-7337
The Samaritan Center has been serving individuals and families in Central Texas since 1974. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual, and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families, and the military community. Services include:
Waterloo Counseling Center (16+)
314 E Highland Mall Blvd, Ste 301, Austin, TX 78752
512-444-9922, info@waterloocounseling.org
Serves teens (16+) and adults. Typically has a waitlist.
https://www.waterloocounseling.org/
Creative Action
1023 Springdale Rd, Bldg 3, Austin, TX 78721
512-442-8773, info@creativeaction.org
Creative Action helps young people develop skills for long-term academic, personal, and career success through high-quality, socially and culturally relevant arts education programs led by professional teaching artists.
https://creativeaction.org/programs/
Dragon’s Lair
2438 W Anderson Ln, Ste B1, Austin, TX 78757
512-454-2399
While not explicitly an LGBTQIA+ community group, Dragon’s Lair prioritizes creating a welcoming atmosphere for “any member of the comics and gaming fandom community regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity” and has a code of conduct to help ensure that Dragon’s Lair is safe space.
Gender Identity Group
Out Youth
512-419-1233, hello@outyouth.org
Mondays, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Serves ages 11–18.
https://www.outyouth.org/govirtual/genderidentitygroup
Monthly Therapeutic Playgroup
Adrianna Ortega (she/her/hers), CCLS, BA, BS
Caterpillar Child Life
caterpillarchildlife@gmail.com
Serves ages 8–11 (ages 4–7 coming soon). This playgroup provides opportunities for your children to engage in self-expression and meet other children who are exploring their genders, too. It also offers education on basic gender terminology, teaches coping skills, and builds confidence.
https://www.caterpillarcl.com/services-provided
Support Group for Trans and non-binary youth, 13-17yo
The group will be led by therapist, John Perry, and meet in person at his office at the address below. It will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The group will be ongoing and appropriate for those exploring their gender identity as well. The cost is $60 per week. Potential clients will be screened prior to starting the group.
4601 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 3; Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 557-5311
Trans-Cendence International
info@trans-cendence.org
Trans-Cendence International offers virtual groups at multiple meeting times and a network of peer support groups for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-questioning people and their significant others, friends, family, and allies (SOFFAs). Attendees can expect to meet both as one big group and in separate, break-off groups—one for trans/nonbinary people and another for SOFFAs. This allows attendees to share more freely and talk about issues specific to their subgroups. Each break-off group will have a facilitator who matches the makeup of the group.
Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming/Nonbinary-Identifying Youth Group
Jennifer Gamewell (she/her/hers), LPC
Gamewell Innovative Counseling, LLC
11183 Circle Dr, Ste B, Austin, TX 78736
512-484-1976, jennifer@jennifergamewell.com
Wednesdays (biweekly), 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Serves ages 13–17. Please call or email for details. Note: this is not a drop-in group.
https://www.jennifergamewell.com/group-therapy
Sam and Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth
c/o Adam Price, 10 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928
info@samdevorah.org
Serves transgender and nonbinary youth ages 13–24; ages 13–17 must have parental consent. Trans Mentor Project is a national e-mentoring program that pairs trans and nonbinary (TGNB) youth and young adults with TGNB adult mentors. Its mission is to provide trans and nonbinary mentees with supportive, identity-affirming mentors who will empower them to meet their personal goals and thrive.
https://www.samdevorah.org/trans-mentor-project
TransFamily Support Services
TransFamily Support Services is a nonprofit organization that assists youth and their families in navigating the journey of gender transition through providing guidance, support, advocacy, coaching & services for transgender, nonbinary, and gendernonconforming youth & their families. Services offered included: assistance navigating insurance, mentors for youth, "like me buddies" for elementary age children, gender affirming items, one on one support/education for families and youth navigating the transition process and more.
Q Chat Space
954-765-6024
Serves ages 13–19. Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQIA+ teens. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone chats during the pre-scheduled times. Q Chat Space verifies all of its members. We all agree on the rules of engagement and take action if things ever get out of hand. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQIA+ centers around the United States.
Austin Travis County Integral Care
For crises and program info: 512-472-4357
40 community locations in Travis County; walk-ins available at some locations
Services include:
Rate based on ability to pay; accepts some insurances, including Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Texas Medicaid, including all Travis County Managed Medicaid Programs (STAR, STAR Plus, and STAR Kids).
https://integralcare.org/en/child-family-services/
Balcones Psychiatry and Mental Health
314 E Highland Mall Blvd, Ste 305, Austin, TX 78752
512-807-0640, frontdesk@balconespsych.com
Serves ages 8 and up. Accepts some insurances.
https://www.balconespsych.com/
Carly Melancon (she/her/hers), APRN, PMHNP-BC
Person Centered Psychiatry
1801 W Koenig Lane, Austin, TX 78756
512-643-7787, info@personcenteredpsych.com
Serves ages 3-39. Accepts several insurances.
https://www.personcenteredpsych.com/
Geode Health
Locations throughout Texas
866-680-7206
Serves all ages. Accepts some insurances.
Lone Star Circle of Care
Locations throughout Texas
877-800-5722, info@lscctx.org
Serves all ages. Accepts some insurances.
Services include:
Nakia Scott (she/her/hers), MD, ABIHM
Holistic Mental Health
4131 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste K-10, Austin TX 78759
512-562-9117
Private pay.
Pathways Youth and Family Services
Locations throughout Texas
1-800-427-6144
Accepts some insurances, including Traditional and Foster Care Medicaid.
Services include:
All services are community-based, people-centered, and family-driven.
https://www.pathway.org/services/
Caregiver Support Groups
Out Youth
512-419-1233, jane.bernick@outyouth.org
6-week sessions occur throughout the year.
Serves caregivers of trans, nonbinary, and/or questioning youth ages 5–18. Participants must reside in Texas. Free.
https://www.outyouth.org/caregiver-support-groups
PFLAG Austin Meetings
512-302-3524
Serves LGBTQIA+ people, family members, and friends in the Austin area. Free.
https://pflagaustin.org/meetings
Caregiver Support Group and Child Play Group
ChrysalisQ
A safe, supportive community in which you can find social activities with other LGBTQIA+ children/youth and support networks for parents and siblings of LGBTQIA+ children/youth.
Chosen
Free and low-cost, i Individualized, and trauma- informed parent coaching and more support for foster, adoptive, birth, and kinship families.
https://chosen.care/texas-services/
DFW Trans Kids and Families Social Events
972-850-8405
DFW Trans Kids and Families began in a small therapist’s office as a few families came together in 2015, to support their transgender or gender expansive children of all ages among the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. We are a LGBT-friendly group, focusing on our gender-nonconforming kids. What started as a parental support and therapy group morphed into a larger, local, kids-and-family support and social group, or even more of an extended family. This is an open and accepting group of people that has become tight-knit through similar circumstances and enjoys spending time together.
https://www.facebook.com/DFWTKF/
Family Office Hours
Out Youth
512-419-1233, jane.bernick@outyouth.org
By appointment
A safe space for education, sharing, and support for caregivers and family members of LGBTQIA+ identified youth. You’ll meet with one of our Youth and Family Services staff therapists for a 1-hour appointment, where you can get the information you need. Available year-round. Held virtually, by phone or Zoom. Free.
https://www.outyouth.org/family-office-hours
Gender Spectrum
A national organization committed to the health and well-being of gender-diverse children and teens through education and support for families and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals. Gender Spectrum facilitates social groups for parents, guardians, grandparents, and other family members and caregivers, providing them space to explore their own feelings and to find a community that can support them as they navigate their child’s journey.
Peer-Led Parent Support Group
Adrianna Ortega (she/her/hers), CCLS, BA, BS
Caterpillar Child Life
caterpillarchildlife@gmail.com
In this group parents are able to support each other, share tips and resources, and learn from one another in your adventures in raising trans, nonbinary, and/or questioning youth.
https://www.caterpillarcl.com/services-provided
Quarterly Family Socials
Adrianna Ortega (she/her/hers), CCLS, BA, BS
Caterpillar Child Life
caterpillarchildlife@gmail.com
Socials are often held in the park and allow parents, children, siblings, staff, and volunteers to socialize and support each other in a relaxing environment. https://www.caterpillarcl.com/services-provided
Somos Familia
510-725-7764, info@somosfamiliabay.org
Provides bilingual (Spanish/English) education and support services for Latinx families and service providers such as child care workers, teachers, and staff of community-based organizations in order to build their capacity to better serve Latinx families with LGBTQIA+ children and create safer environments for all of our children.
https://www.somosfamiliabay.org/
Support, Resources, and Community for Parents of Transgender Children
Christian Skruhak, life coach
This is a private Facebook support group for parents seeking support and solidarity from other parents.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/618154762160595
Trans-Cendence International
info@trans-cendence.org
It is the mission of Trans-Cendence International to advocate for and assist transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, through outreach and collaborative support, in creating their place within the world physically, mentally, and spiritually by providing them with resources, a safe space, and holistic support that include their spouses, significant others, families, friends, and allies in order to foster an environment where communities and families come together and stay together.
TransFamilies
855-443-6337
TransFamilies is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting transgender people and their families since 2008. We run parent support groups, a trans youth leadership program, special topics groups, and youth support groups, with more programs in development. Groups are now all online here and available for families everywhere.
TransFamily Support Services
TransFamily Support Services is a nonprofit organization that assists youth and their families in navigating the journey of gender transition through providing guidance, support, advocacy, coaching & services for transgender, nonbinary, and gendernonconforming youth & their families. Services offered included: assistance navigating insurance, mentors for youth, "like me buddies" for elementary age children, gender affirming items, one on one support/education for families and youth navigating the transition process and more.
TransParent Austin’s Parent Support Meetings
Monthly every 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Serves caregivers of trans, nonbinary, and/or questioning youth.
https://www.apathforwardaustin.com/parents-of-transgender-children
Family Acceptance Project®
fap@sfsu.edu
A research, intervention, education, and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBTQIA+ children and youth, in the context of their families, cultures, and faith communities.
https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
FreedHearts
hello@freedhearts.org
Reaches into hurting communities with a message of love, inclusion, belonging, and hope for parents, LGBTQIA+ people, educators, therapists, and the church. FreedHearts helps people deconstruct their faith to free their heart to love and be loved. We have dynamic, transformational live, podcast, print, and film resources for LGBTQIA+ people, parents, families, allies, and communities into free hearts that change the world.
Strong Family Alliance
An organization with a simple mission: to save lives and preserve families by helping children come out and parents become informed supporters and allies. We give parents and LGBTQ people accurate information, insights on this challenging transition for both parents and children, ways to keep LGBTQ children safe and healthy, and encouragement for parents to lead with love and solve problems over time. We provide a non-political, research-based source of information and guidance to help build understanding and strong relationships.
https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/
Brian Kunde (he/him/his), MS, LCSW
Southwest Psychotherapy Associates
2500 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 401, Houston, TX 77042 and 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Blg A, Austin, TX 78746
832-333-3030 and 512-399-8707, brian@bdkcounseling.com
Serves clients in Austin and Houston ages 13 and up. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
https://swpsychotherapy.com/brian-kunde-ms-lcsw/
Brittany Jones (she/her/hers), MA, LPC-S
Spring Counseling, PLLC
3008 Bee Caves Rd, Rollingwood, TX 78746
Serves ages 4–17.
https://www.springcounselingaustin.com/
Cassidy Laminack (they/them/theirs), MA, LMFT, LPC
Hill Country Therapy
512-686-5734 and 512-850-2287
Serves ages 11 and up. Telehealth only.
https://www.hillcountrytherapy.com/therapy-professionals/austin-therapy-interns-associates/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cassidy-laminack-austin-tx/343243
Jeff Lutes, LPC
Jeff Lutes Counseling and Consulting, LLC
1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg A, Ste 290, Austin, TX 78746
512-419-0600, jluteslpc@me.com
Serves teens and adults. Can provide therapy services using ASL. Comes highly recommended for his integration of faith and expertise in gender and sexual diversity.
https://www.jefflutespsychotherapy.com/
Kimberly Vered Shashoua (she/her/hers), LCSW
Vered Counseling Co.
11900 Jollyville Rd, #202287, Austin, TX 78759
512-200-8860 and 737-259-7527, vered@veredcounseling.com
Serves ages 12 and up. Telehealth only. Accepts private pay; offers some sliding scale.
https://www.veredcounseling.com/
Kristen Felter, LCSW-S
Kind Therapy Austin, PLLC
4601 Spicewood Springs Rd, Bldg 3, Austin, TX 78759
512-580-7592, kristen@kindtherapyaustin.com
Serves ages 3–19.
https://kindtherapyaustin.com/
Melissa Kurup, LPC-S
A Path Forward Therapy, Supervision and Consultation Services
13740 Research Blvd, Ste G3, Austin, TX 78750
512-945-5722, melissa@apathforwardaustin.com
Serves teens and adults. Accepts FSA and HSA; provides invoices for out-of-network coverage; offers some sliding scale by professional referral only.
https://www.apathforwardaustin.com/
Rebecca Adler (she/her/hers), LCSW
Austin, TX
512-843-0629
Serves preteens, teens, and adults. Offers some sliding scale.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rebecca-adler-austin-tx/235616
Savannah Stoute (she/her/hers), LPC-S
Savannah Stoute Counseling, LLC
1007 Mo-Pac Cir, Ste 202, Austin, TX 78746
512-270-9683 and 512-872-5379, savannahstoutelpc@gmail.com
Serves teens and adults. Telehealth only. Offers some sliding scale.
https://www.savannahstoutecounseling.com/
Summer Hough (she/her/hers), MA, LPC, EMDR-trained
Summer Hough Counseling
4107 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756
832-304-6146, summerhough.lpc@gmail.com
Serves ages 5 and up. Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
Amanda Miller, MPH, MPAS, PA-C, AAHIVS
CentroMed Santa Rosa Pavilion Clinic
315 N San Saba, Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78207
210-922-7000
https://centromedsa.com/about-us/clinicians/mid-levels/
Brynna Conner, MD
2906 Medical Arts St, Austin, TX 78705 and 1518 RR 620 Bldg H, Ste 100, Lakeway, TX 78734
512-382-9500
Serves all ages. Private pay.
Mary Jane Wray, MD, PhD
Luling Community Health Center
Locations in Bastrop and Luling
830-875-6399
Accepts some insurances; offers some sliding scale.
Patricia A. Mackin, MD
North San Antonio Family Medicine
4334 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 102, San Antonio, TX 78249
210-892-2971
Serves all ages.
People’s Center for Women’s Health
2909 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78722
512-478-4939
Serves low-income youth ages 12–23 on a sliding scale/no cost basis.
Pride Family Medicine and Aesthetics
1201 N Lakeline Blvd, Ste 400, Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-379-7272
Provides general medical care. Accepts some insurances.
https://pridefamilymedicine.com/
Ryan Van Ramshorst, MD
University Medicine Associates
210-358-5437
https://www.universityhealthsystem.com/physician-directory/v/van-ramshorst-ryan
Walter J. Meyer, MD
UTMB Health
815 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
409-772-0770
Sean Livingston, MD
Southwest Pediatric Associates
7900 Farm to Market Rd 1826 Bldg. 2,#202, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-9669
https://swpedi.com/team/dr-sean-livingston/
Crane Center for Transgender Surgery
4407 Bee Cave Rd, Ste 612, Austin, TX 78746
512-446-9486, txreception@cranects.com
Accepts some insurances.
Aisle
Provides sustainable period products, including period underwear, for all genders and all sizes.
hello@periodaisle.com
Flavnt Streetwear
An Austin-based company that makes binders, shirts, sweatshirts, and other accessories. They also fundraise for top surgery.
https://www.flavnt.com/clothing
Food and Hygiene Program
Out Youth
You can receive needed items including, but not limited to grocery gift cards, Cap Metro bus passes, groceries, hygiene items, masks, art and activity kits, and select gender affirming items.
https://www.outyouth.org/food-hygiene-program
Free Chest Binders
Point of Pride
Anyone of any age may submit a request. However, in order to comply with U.S. state and federal regulations, if you are 13 or under, we can only accept your request with the consent of your parent or legal guardian.
https://www.pointofpride.org/free-chest-binders
Free Youth Binder Program
Trans Essentials
Designed for folks 24 and under who are unable to purchase a binder on their own due to financial circumstances. Ships only in the US.
https://www.ftmessentials.com/pages/ftme-free-youth-binder-program
gc2b
Provides accessible, comfortable, and safer binding options designed by trans people, for trans people. gc2b binders were the first garments designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding. These binders are generally regarded as great in terms of comfort and effectiveness and come in a wide range of sizes. Available in full or half length.
Outplay
Sells a variety of styles of activewear, including swim tops that bind. Their mission is to enhance the confidence in the people we serve by providing them with activewear that empowers them to feel comfortable expressing who they are to the outside world regardless of gender or size.
RUBIES
Form-fitting clothing for trans girls. They also provide a limited amount of free swimwear to families in need.
hello@rubyshines.com
Store: https://rubyshines.com/
Free swimwear application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QqLg5h5xk-LfM0aJZEj325GViGrLMlHzoxpWVeivtuc/viewform?edit_requested=true
Tomboy X
An underwear brand for everyone on the gender spectrum. Products include period underwear.
203-902-4821 (Texts only)
Cute Nails
1211 E. 7th St. Austin, TX. 78702 and 3801 S Congress Ave, Ste 104, Austin, TX 78704
512-937-2659, frontdesk@cutenailstudio.com
Pedicures, waxing, tooth gems, gel and lacquer manicures, waxing, lash lifts, and more.
https://www.cutenailstudio.com/
Shade Salon
7301 Burnet Rd, #106, Ste 5, Austin, TX 78757
512-775-8722, shaehairstylist@gmail.com
Symbolica Salon
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Ste 104, Austin, TX 78752
512-537-2046
Uses gender-neutral pricing.
https://www.symbolicasalon.com/
Take 5 Haircuts
1050 Lakeline Blvd, Ste 102, Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-506-9055
Appointment required.
https://www.facebook.com/take5cedarpark/
Voice Training
Harmonic Speech
https://www.harmonicspeech.com/gendervoice
We are speech-language pathologists specialized in gender affirming voice and communication training for both singing and speaking voices.
A Guide For Those “Aging Out” of Foster Care in Texas
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
877-313-3688, info@texasfosteryouth.org
Chosen
Free and low-cost Individualized, trauma-informed parent coaching and more support for foster, adoptive, birth and kinship families.
https://chosen.care/texas-services/
Getting Down to Basics: Tools to LGBTQ Youth in Care
Lambda Legal
Guides are available in English and en español.
To order free copies of the Getting Down to Basics tool kit, Out of the Margins and other resources, contact Lambda Legal at 1-866-LGBTeen (1-866-542-8336) (toll-free) or 212-809-8585.
https://www.lambdalegal.org/publications/getting-down-to-basics
Legal Resources for Youth
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
877-313-3688, info@texasfosteryouth.org
https://texasfosteryouth.org/legal-resources/legal-resources-for-youth/
Resources List
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
The Texas Foster Youth Project provides free legal support and guidance to current and former foster youth and those that work with them. It is a special project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. and serves the whole state of Texas.
877-313-3688, info@texasfosteryouth.org
https://texasfosteryouth.org/about/
LifeWorks
512-735-2100 and 512-735-2400
Often has a waitlist. It is helpful for your case to call back every day or as much as you can.
Services include:
https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/
TranSanta
Delivers gifts to trans youth in need safely and anonymously around the winter holiday season each year. Serves trans and nonbinary youth in need ages 24 and under. This project is specifically for showing support to youth who are houseless, in the foster care system, or otherwise without the essential support of a safe and loving home.
elves@transanta.com
Vela
4900 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702
512-850-8281
Provides support for families navigating 504 and SPED services. VELA is focused on serving the parent of the child with special needs—through the parent, for the child. All services are offered in both Spanish and English.
Trans Student Educational Resources
tser@transstudent.org
A youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender-nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment. Serves trans, two spirit, Hijra, genderqueer, and nonbinary youth under the age of 26.
https://transstudent.org/what-we-do/leadership-training/tyls-2018/
Goodwill
Provides career-readiness training with career case managers, GED preparation, paid work experience, and career counseling.
https://www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training/opportunities-for-youth
Lifeworks
Provides free GED class for clients ages 16–26 and financial assistance for paying for tests.
Classes occur on the first Friday of the month from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at LifeWorks East (35 N Pleasant Valley Rd) and the second Friday of the month from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at Lifeworks South, (3700 S 1st St). Services can be provided in English and Spanish.
https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/ged
Career and Support Services
Goodwill Central Texas
512-637-7580, intake@goodwillcentraltexas.org
Career and support services for youth ages 16–24, including computer lab use, are available at no cost on-site at the Goodwill Community Center. Open from 9:00 AM–12:00PM Monday through Friday.
https://www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training/opportunities-for-youth
Workforce Solutions
Serves youth ages 14–21 not in high school who need a GED and/or full-time employment. Find a job, build your resume, prepare for interviews, earn a GED, gain occupational skills, and access child care financial support.
https://www.wfscapitalarea.com/our-services/youth/
4th Chakra Yoga
Kirtan Marcotte
512-225-4630, 4kirtan@gmail.com
Yoga, sound healing, and meditation.
Go Dance Studio
North Studio: W Anderson Ln, Ste 530, Austin, TX 78757; 512-339-9391
South Studio: 4477 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 530, Austin, TX 78745; 512-646-2698
Serves ages 6 and up. Go Dance Studio's mission is to “honor clients by working together to promote dance diversity, discovering the unique path that is right for each client and teammate while creating an inclusive community with a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.”
https://www.godancestudio.com/youth
Krav Maga ATX
321 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 204-B, Austin, TX 78704
512-850-8155, info@kravmagaatx.com
Learn Krav Maga, kickboxing, ground fighting, and more in a safe, inclusive, friendly environment. Provides some financial scholarships for membership. Serves ages 13 and up, but classes are not specifically geared towards youth.
My Vinyasa Practice
Michelle Young
109 Jacob Fontaine Ln, Ste 800, Austin, TX 78752
512-435-7589, peersupport@myvinyasapractice.com
Serves ages 16 and up (or younger if advertised as such). Yoga, yoga therapy and more. https://www.myvinyasapractice.com/
1023 Springdale Rd, Ste 8A, Austin, TX 78721
512-800-4998, frontdesk@skycandyaustin.com
Sky Candy provides a variety of aerial, circus, dance, performance and fitness disciplines. If you’ve never done aerials before, there is Intro to Aerials, a no-commitment drop-in class that lets you try out the four main apparatuses: silks, hammock, trapeze, and lyra. Serves all ages.
https://www.skycandyaustin.com/
Uprise Circus
11797 Rim Rock Tr, Austin, TX 78737
512-522-4973, info@uprisecircus.org
Free circus arts lessons in Austin for youth ages 11–17 who are LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, low income, or struggling with mental health.
For youth as young as 3:
Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
They, She, He Easy as ABC by Maya Christina Gonzales and Matthew SG
For youth as young as 4:
I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
For youth as young as 7:
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families by Rachel Simon
For middle and high school youth:
Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin
The ABC's of LGBT+: (Gender Identity Book for Teens, Teen & Young Adult LGBT Issues) by Ash Hardell
The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa, PhD; Deborah Coolhart, PhD, LMFT; and Jayme Peta, MA, MS
The Hidden Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag
For caregivers:
The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes by Diane Ehrensaft, PhD
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper
The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
Transitions of the Heart: Stories of Love, Struggle and Acceptance by Mothers of Transgender and Gender Variant Children by Rachel Pepper
Additional book recommendations from GenderSpectrum.org: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ugpx2r5968gz155/Annotated%20Booklist%20Children's.pdf
We’ve Been Around
A series of biographical shorts about trans and other GNC folks throughout history.
http://www.wevebeenaround.com/
InterACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth
Comprehensive resources and other guidance on supporting intersex children and youth.
https://interactadvocates.org/resources/intersex-resource-topics/
Ethics of Surgery and Decision Making
A collection of articles and research discussing genital surgeries on intersex children.
Intersex 101: Everything you want to know!
A comprehensive introduction to understanding intersex children.
https://interactadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/INTERSEX101.pdf
What We Wish Our Doctors Knew
A brochure on supporting your intersex child or youth in a medical setting.
https://interactadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/BROCHURE-interACT-Doctors-final-web.pdf
What We Wish Our Parents Knew
A brochure on supporting your intersex child or youth.
https://interactadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/BROCHURE-interACT-Parents-final-web.pdf
Christine Henry Andresen (she/her/hers)
CHA Law Group, PC
Mailing address: 3005 S Lamar Blvd, Ste D109-203, Austin, TX 78704
Office address: 4103 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
512-394-4230
LGBTQIA+Q+ family law, divorce, child custody, and child welfare (CPS cases). CHA Law Group also prides itself in doing will and estate planning for clients, whether they are single, married, gay, straight, trans, parents, and/or dog-lovers.
Elizabeth Coleman Schwartz, PLLC
Elizabeth Schwartz Family Law
106 Harris St, Ste 105, Round Rock, TX 78664
512-827-9870, schwartz.eliza@gmail.com
Attorney providing free support (family only pays court fees) to families changing children's legal name and gender markers.
National Center for Transgender Equality
202-642-4542, ncte@transequality.org
A one-stop hub for name and gender change information. Find out how to update your name and gender on state and federal IDs and records.
https://transequality.org/documents/state/texas
Texas Name and Gender Marker Change Wiki
Instructions to change your sex/gender identifier and name on Texas state records.
https://lawlibrary.traviscountytx.gov/docs/GenderMarker_and_NC_Kit_March_2017.pdf
Accompanying Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239080616277407/
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
301 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570
956-996-TRLA (956-996-8752)
Toll-free: 833-329-8752 and 1-888-988-9996
Trans Youth Handbook
Authored by Harvard Law School and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.
https://hlslgbtq.org/trans-youth-handbook
Transgender Wellness
Out Youth
512-419-1233, cece.flores@outyouth.org
Offers assistance with name and gender marker changes.
https://www.outyouth.org/govirtual/transwellness
love is respect
love is respect offers confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. They do not contact emergency services.
Hotline: 866-331-9474
Textline: Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Live Chat: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
OK2TALK
The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle, or hope.
Tumblr Page (Tumblr login or signup required): https://www.tumblr.com/oktotalk
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 peer support hotline run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. You can call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. They do not contact emergency services without a caller’s consent. Trans Lifeline has a microgrants program for name and gender marker changes. They also offer a Friends and Family line offering peer support for friends, partners, family members and professionals supporting trans loved ones and community member.
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Friends and Family Line: Call Trans Lifeline and they will schedule someone to call you back.
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQIA+Q) young people ages 12–24.
Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386, available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
TrevorText: Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200, available Monday–Friday from 2:00 PM–9:00 PM CT
TrevorChat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/, available 7 days a week from 2:00 PM–9:00 PM CT