Counseling - Transgender

Transgender Services

Some people experience discomfort with the gender they were assigned at birth. This discomfort can be expressed in a variety of ways including “feeling trapped in the wrong body”, desiring sex reassignment, seeking hormone treatment to change some physical features, and/or dressing in the clothing of the opposite gender to relieve stress or for erotic arousal.

Persad assists clients in sorting out their gender concerns, and in helping them transition their lives to their preferred gender presentation and identity.  For clients seeking sexual reassignment, Persad works with a network of compassionate professionals to assist clients in obtaining legal services, primary medical care, hormone therapy, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and self-help group support.

Services Include:

Comprehensive Gender Evaluation • Counseling • Referral for legal, medical, and self-help services

To get started in our Pittsburgh office or for more information about our services, please contact our Admissions Coordinator: Jo Ellen Smith at 412.441.9786 extension 222 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it