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Age limits and laws that don’t align with logic.Advice for trans kids and families where gender care is illegal, advice for therapists.The actual numbers of trans folks who want to play sports or want to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.Play and sports being withheld from trans kids.Schools removing conversations related to gender and sexuality.Jordan grew in privilege when he transitioned.And as an adult talking to another adult, that's kind of gross, right? Like, why as adults do we care so much about what is in a kid's pants?” – Jordan Held, LCSW This fear… that somebody's genitals do not align what we think is in their pants. “Shame on us as adults that we are so scared, we have so much fear over – let’s be honest – what’s in someone's pants, right? All of this has to do with the fear of something that we don't know. Positive resources for trans youth (scroll down to resources).The concerns with maladaptive coping skills available online.Supporting trans youth with social transition and getting the support they need.The gender dysphoria diagnosis and sorting that out from depression, anxiety, etc.Letters and recommendations for surgery.States are very specific for what they require for gender care (as do insurance companies).Cross sex hormones and surgeries (which actually require a long process).Medical interventions that may start during puberty (i.e., puberty blockers, progesterone only birth control).Social transition (name, pronouns, clothes, haircut).The role of therapists versus the role of medical providersĭifferent types of transition for trans individuals.The misinformation related to what is available to children who are exploring their gender (i.e., parental consent and youth care).

What is actually happening, how it has been politicized.The way that “gender affirming care” is being taken out of context.“Trans people are being used as political pawns.” – Jordan Held, LCSW Jordan is an avid sneakerhead who self-cares by lifting heavy weights, going to the beach, loving his rescue dog, and embracing his gender euphoria! In this podcast episode, we talk about trans mental healthįor Pride Month, we wanted to deepen our conversation on trans mental health and what therapists should know when working with trans individuals.

Jordan holds a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA, a Master of Sports Leadership degree from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. Jordan is also a long-time facilitator at Transforming Family, a support group for gender-diverse youth and their family. Jordan is on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the Laurel Foundation, JQ International, and Mental Health America of Los Angeles. Jordan’s work focuses on gender violence prevention, diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultivating strength and belonging for teens. Prior to social work, Jordan worked extensively in secondary school education, with a decade of experience teaching, coaching, and developing health and wellness curricula.

As a queer-identified, transgender man, Jordan brings an important dual perspective to his work as a mental health provider. Jordan speaks internationally about creating and supporting affirmative LGBTQ+ environments with an emphasis on informed consent and enhanced family communication. Jordan’s expertise is working with gender and sexual minority youth with complex histories of PTSD and trauma. Jordan’s mental health practice centers around creating a trauma-informed and healing-centered space for both adolescents and their families. Prior to Visions, Jordan was a Therapist and Intake Coordinator at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the Center for Trans Youth Health and Development, the largest trans youth health clinic in the USA. Jordan Held (he/him/his), LCSW is a Primary Therapist and Gender Specialist at Visions Adolescent Treatment Center. Transcripts for this episode will be available at ! An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW We also explore culture and privilege related to transition. The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSWĬurt and Katie interview Jordan Held, LCSW, about gender affirming care, trans mental health, the practicalities of transition (as well as the different types of transition), specifics when working with trans youth, and the politicization of trans folks.

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