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Do endocrinologists accept referral letters for HRT from online therapists?

I am looking for a therapist to provide a referral letter for HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and it seems that the online therapists are less expensive than seeing one in person. My question is will a endocrinologist or PCP accept a referral letter from them? I am starting HRT to transition from male to female. I am transgendered. If anyone has any advice or their own experience to offer I would really appreciate it....Thanks!

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I'm the same, I can't answer the questions and can never think of what to say. Maybe writing down how you feel and things you think the therapist should know at home and then you can give that to him. That way you'll have time to think without the pressure of being around another person finding the right words quickly. Or you could use art or music or something similar to express how you feel if, and you would then be able to explain what the painting/song lyrics etc mean instead of answering questions. Just something so you have an idea of what you are trying to say instead of feeling like you're being put on the spot. I think you just need to take your time and don't worry about taking time to answer a question or feeling embarrassed if you have to explain something. They will be used to people being nervous or finding it difficult to get across what they think. Maybe you could tell him your problems with therapy in the past and you could both figure out together how to make it easier for you.

  • I don't know of any online therapists, but I would assume that so long as they (and you) are following the standards of care, and they are legitimate therapists, a letter from them should be valid.

    EDIT:

    Lameppl Suk is just angry because he can't spell, and his Yahoo! name won't fit on a license plate - although, once he hits the joint, he could probably make a custom one.

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