Do you identify as transgender? Have you had previous experiences in therapy? If so, you may qualify to participate in a voluntary research study that is being conducted to:

* give voice to the transgender experience
* to help mental health practitioners provide more informed care

Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to use information gathered through personal interviews in efforts to explore the unique experiences of the transgender population. Information gathered will specifically address what those who identify as transgender consider a baseline set of knowledge mental health practitioners should have about the lives of transgender people, as well as what has been beneficial and/or detrimental in past therapeutic experiences.

Qualifications:
- Must identify as transgender and be between the ages of 18-65.
- Must have had at least one previous experience in therapy and attended at least 5 sessions.
- Be willing to complete a 60-120 minute interview.

Risks:
Participation in this study may involve some risk to the participant. Participants will be asked to discuss personal information that could result in emotional distress. Participants can refuse to answer any question or opt out of the interview/study at any time. Participants are given the opportunity to edit the transcription of the interview if they feel it is inaccurate or breeches confidentiality in any way. Due to the potential for emotional response, referrals for counseling will be provided in the consent form.

This research is being conducted to partially fulfill requirements for the Psy.D Counseling Psychology program at the University of St. Thomas. If you are interested in participating please contact:

Anna Fox
612-875-2662
foxxx064@umn.edu