Los Angeles resources

In the short time I have lived here, I have come to consider Los Angeles my home. L.A. and California in general are great places to transition, with some of the most comprehensive and progressive programs in the United States.

Below are a few notable L.A. area resources. These are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily imply an endorsement.

Medical resources

Maddie Deutsch, MD

Open as of 15 January 2007. A transsexual woman herself, she graduated with honors from Chicago Medical Scool at Rosalind Franklin University. Se habla espanol.

417 S. Hill St #201
Los Angeles, CA 90013
323.219.2469
http://www.DoctorMaddie.com/

Therapists/counseling

Rosalyne Blumenstein, CSW

Smart, hilarious, and smokin' hot. Rosalyne has seen it all and can help you navigate all sorts of challenges in your life. A truly amazing success story from one of our wisest and street-smart activists.

Rosalyne Blumenstein profile

Transgender Counseling

Changing Circles

  • Elise Turen
  • Phone: 310-475-8880 x2
  • email: dav222@covad.net
  • Caitríona Reed or Michele Banzamin-Miki
  • Phone: 760-782-9223
  • eail: manzanita@ordinarydharma.org
  • Five Changes Foundation
  • http://www.manzanitavillage.org

Los Angeles Gender Center (LAGC)

Amanda L. Silvestri, MA
Individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Gender idntity program - TS /TG / CD
Gay/lesbian/bisexual issues
310-475-8880
1923.5 Westwood Blvd Suite 2 Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.lagendercenter.com

Gender Wellness of Los Angeles

Casey Weitzman, M.A., M.F.T.
Tom Cotsen, M.D.
(310) 441-0411 and press 2#
GWLA@verizon.net
http://www.genwell.org/ (site has other local resources listed)

I promised the new location of Casey's monthly sunday get together as well... it's now at...

4022 Fountain Ave. Suite 2, LA 90029, Writers at Work office. Every 3rd sunday.

Helen E. Hill

Helen E. Hill, MA
2211 Corinth Avenue, Suite 203
Los Angeles, CA  90064
310-779-7795
email: info@helen-hill.com
web: http://www.helen-hill.com

Helen Hill is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker. Helen returned to school in 2003 for her master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University after 25 years in the computer software field. Helen speaks on gender, sexuality and women's issues at universities and agencies. Helen is also a post-op transsexual woman who is intimately familiar with the journey toward congruency which so many among us must face. She writes:

"Gender is a gift. It is a unique and defining aspect of one's existence. Gender exists in mind, soul, and body. When the gender of mind or soul or body is not in congruence, then there are issues of division, pain, and suffering. It is only by examining who one is, by seeking to understand one's unique gift, that congruence, peace, and healing can begin. Transition is not a solution, but the beginning of a journey on a long path toward wellness. Perhaps, for the very first time in one's life, it can truly be said we are learning to live. And that is the gift itself -- living."

Arlen Ring

Arlen Ring, Ph.D. Psychologist, License psy8070
Associate Director, Los Angeles Gender Center

1923.5 Westwood Blvd. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90025
20501 Ventura Blvd. #395, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Email  Arlen@ArlenRing.com
 Web: http://www.arlenring.com/
818-999-0581

Van Ness Recovery House

Designed to meet the critical and expanding needs of the Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender community for alcohol and drug addiction recovery. Services are available to anyone regardless of ability to pay or HIV status.

1919 North Beachwood Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-463-4266
vnrh@aol.com
http://www.vnrh.org/

Mou Wilson, LMFT

Focus on sexuality issues and sex therapy with individuals or couples. Sex should be a fun, and enjoyable experience, and sexuality a life-enriching endeavor, but so often we're riddled with confusion about identity, worry or guilt about our actions, and shame about the past.
Society doesn't always want us to talk about sex, and we're often left feeling as though we lack the skills to deal with sexual issues when they come up in our relationships and in our lives.

Specializes invariations in sexual expression.

Mou Wilson, MA MFT
Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy for Individuals and Couples
8235 Santa Monica Blvd, Penthouse Suite
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323.284.4423
http://www.mouwilson.com/
info@mouwilson.com

Alexander Yoo, MA

6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 410
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 773-3484
Supervised by Jan Reynolds, M.A., MFT, MFC21785
E-mail: therapy@alexanderyoo.com
Website: http://www.alexanderyoo.com

Experienced, compassionate therapist specializing in LGBTIQ, genderqueer, transgender, transsexual, and bisexual/pansexual individuals and communities, poly families, relationships, and tribes, leather/BDSM folk, other "alternative" sexualities and genders, spirituality, addiction/recovery, crises of identity and belief, grief and loss, coming out, and more. Individuals, couples, relationships, families, and groups. Both as an individual and under the auspices of GenderQueer Revolution's Total Wellness! program ( www.genderqueerrevolution.org), an ongoing LGBTIQ/gender health series, Alexander continues to educate businesses, community organizations, and health providers with sensitivity, cultural competency, and EEO Compliance trainings. He has designed, prepared, and presented countless lectures as well as psycho-educational workshops and seminars for a number of health professionals and businesses on sexuality, polyamory, gender, mental health, spirituality, sexuality, philosophy, race, ethnicity, HIV, and other topics.


Hair removal

Layla's electrolysis and skin essentials

  • Permanent hair removal for men and women
  • Permanent makeup
  • Skin analysis
  • Facial
  • Photo facial
  • Body treatment
  • Waxing
  • Massage
  • Ear piercing
  • 310-820-1320
  • http://www.laylas-electrolysis.com
  • infoATlaylas-electrolysisDOTcom
  • 12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 107, West Los Angeles CA 90025

Sabrena Smith & Associates

Zap-A-Hair Electrolysis

Zap A Hair Electrolysis
Tina Reynolds, L.E.
Tara Blaska, L.E.
1750 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310.474.4787
http://www.zapahair.com

We're open 7 days a week.

Suzanne Rogers, R.E.

Permanent hair removal
Orange, CA (near Glassell & the Garden Grove Freeway)
Phone: (714) 633-3630
Phone: (714) 394-9856

Descanso Electrolysis

Judee Carrico
2032 Thompson Court #12 Montrose, CA 91020 (Pasadena, Glendale La Cresenta area of L.A.)
Phone: (818) 249-5489

Mon- Sat. By appointment only

Number of electrologists in office: One
Treatment with two electrologists simultaneously available? No
Modality used: Blend

Type of probes available: disposable, gold-plated

Electrologist wears a mask.
Electrologist wears gloves.

How you chose your electrologist: TG referral

Was consultation free? yes
Were hairs treated? yes
Were certification/training documents displayed. yes

Please state your opinion about this electrologist:
She is very good! I'd drive a long way to use her! And very understanding and welcoming of TS clients. I've had about 100 hours so far, 2 hours per week, for a little over a year. Looks great, is staying gone, all clear above jaw line, we have only the neck to go! (To finish my face. I'll do torso and genitals next.) I'll be happy to let others interested look at my face to see her work. toripoppy@yahoo.com

I am a electrologist that has been serving the TS/TG community for the last 13 years and do not see a listing for me on your TS roadmap web page.

Licensed Registered Electrologist 15 years
Served as a board director for the Electrology Association of California 6 years
Co - author of the current California Electrologist State Exam
Advanced laser training in a IPL and Pulse Diode lasers ESC Medical
Advanced Training Photofacials

ElectroYogi

Nicole Policicchio, L.E.
http://www.electroyogi.com
nicole@electroyogi.com
213-804-7392

Nicole writes: I proudly support anyone going through transition and have a private studio in Eagle Rock, CA as well as a practice in West Hollywood. You can learn more about me via my web site: www.electroyogi.com as well as my partner spa, Skin Haven www.skinhaven.com

General support

Equality California

This group is leading the way in California as we work toward improved legislation and access to trans health services.

Equality California profile

L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center

I give classes here now and then, and several big events have been held there.

Please see the page on 2006 events, which are posted as I receive them.

Of special note is Trans-Unity Pride, a series of events focusing on our community.

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s the Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038 
(One block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica Blvd)

http://www.lagaycenter.org/

Orange County Transgender Coalition

I had the pleasure of meeting the Director Cheryl Miller at the Trans-Unity VI Siren Awards. They are doing great work to help those transitioning in the southern Los Angeles area and in Orange County. BeingME is at 12752 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 106, Garden Grove, CA 92843 in the "Emergency Pet Clinic Building."

Orange County Transgender Coalition

Be sure to check out their list of local resources!

UCLA GLBT group

For students, but may be of help to younger non-students in the area.

http://www.uclalgbt.org/