interview the therapist

Parents, know your rights and ask the questions...

Initial Inquiry on Experience with Transgender Youth:

"Could you share your experience working with transgender youth and describe your approach in supporting them?"

Inquiring About Personal Values After Understanding Approach:

"Can you discuss how your personal or religious values influence your professional practice?"

Parental Participation in Therapy:

"What is your perspective on the role of parental involvement in the therapeutic process, including being informed about the content of sessions?"

Coordinating Services with Parental Involvement:

"How do you manage to involve parents in the therapeutic process indirectly or support their engagement in a way that respects the confidentiality of the youth?"

Handling Sensitive Discussions:

If my child brings up sensitive or controversial subjects, such as questioning their gender identity or curiosity about cultural phenomena like drag shows, how would you navigate these discussions?"