The Genwell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people!
The GenWell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people.!
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus
On April 7, 2019, the Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated the grand opening of the Anita May Rosenstein Campus. We were thrilled to attend the celebration!
The Lavender Effect — An Extended Look
A longer look/listen at the video-recorded testimony that GWLA Director Casey Weitzman contributed on behalf of The Lavender Effect.
For Parents/Relatives of Transgender and Gender-Fluid Youth
Learn about a new therapy support group for parents and relatives of transgender and gender-fluid youth, moderated by Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T. of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles.
The Stakes Are High
Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T., describes the typical experiences of new transgender or gender-non-conforming clients, while discussing what they can expect going forward.
Wrabel Rocks My World
An homage to one my favorite artists — Wrabel, is an American musician, a singer/songwriter who is effecting change we can believe in.
Transgender Style: Getting Help from a Highly-Recommended Fashion Professional
Meet Victoria Borna, a highly-recommended stylist that helps all different types of people — including transgender clients — make fashion choices as part of Macy's MyStylist program.
The Lavender Effect
Recently, I had the honor of contributing a recorded testimony on behalf of The Lavender Effect's Oral History Project — a powerful collection of video testimonies that I strongly urge you to view/share.
Transgender Surgery and Health Care: Q&A with Maurice Garcia, MD
Director of GWLA, Casey Weitzman, talks with Dr. Maurice Garcia who founded Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s new Transgender Surgery and Health Program in 2017 and, currently, serves as its Director.
Thoughts and Ruminations — February 2018
Learn about what GWLA's Director, Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T., is watching and listening to; what her transgender clients are talking about these days; her thoughts and feeling about other issues.
Transgender Surgery and Health Care: Q&A with Maurice Garcia, MD
Director of GWLA, Casey Weitzman, talks with Dr. Maurice Garcia who founded Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s new Transgender Surgery and Health Program in 2017 and, currently, serves as its Director.
Thoughts and Ruminations — February 2018
Learn about what GWLA's Director, Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T., is watching and listening to; what her transgender clients are talking about these days; her thoughts and feeling about other issues.
Transitioning Voice
During transition, the “voice” can be a significant hurdle. Working with someone who is trained and experienced in the human voice can be crucial in establishing the way one wants to be heard, literally.
Transgender Representation in Media, Film, & Television
Calls for transgender representation in media, film, and television — a theme Laverne Cox spoke to recently as an honoree of Outfest's The Legacy Awards.
Working with Youth Today: Things Are Changing
Gender therapist Casey Weitzman discusses working with trans youth/gender non-binary youth — and their families — and the encouraging trend of parental engagement.
Religion vs. Transgender Mental/Emotional Well-Being
Read about the challenges that religion — as a baked-in cultural foundation — pose for transgender people and the evolution of their mental/emotional well-being.
Eating Disorders in the Transgender Population
The intense body dissatisfaction and dysphoria a trans* person experiences (often) far exceeds that of their cisgender counterpart who suffers from eating disorders.
It’s Official — Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 2)
Read this first-person account of her transition and "huge commitment to — and affirmation of — the human being" she now feels and understands she is.
Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 1)
A gender transition is fraught with many remarkable moments for anyone. Recently, mine has played out a little differently than I would have expected. (A first-person account)
The Los Angeles Transgender Community Celebrates Together
We recently attended two very special events at the Los Angeles LGBT Center: Transgender Perceptions support group and a performance by the Trans Chorus.
Navigating Transgender Health Care
Navigating Transgender Health Care Throughout the years, many of our clients at Gender Wellness of Los Angeles (GWLA) have tried to [...]
Talking Transgender Hair Removal with Electrologist, Alana Dzurek
Gender Wellness of Los Angeles (GWLA) has been referring our Male to Female (MtF) and Female To Male (FtM) clients in transition to her salon and their treatment has received have reviews.
Working Towards A Greater Understanding
A post-workshop summary of a day-long program; a highly interactive discussion designed for fellow mental health clinicians — an effort to improve our collective skills in working with the Transgender and Transgender nonconforming population.
Transgender and Gender-Fluid Clients: What Therapists Need to Know
Transgender and Gender-Fluid Clients: What Therapists Need to Know is a timely workshop, brought to you by Gender Wellness of Los Angeles and The Insight Center. It will offer therapists — of all disciplines — the knowledge that they may use to provide effective support, guidance, sensitivity, and information to transgender / gender-fluid / gender-nonbinary clients, their family, friends and co-workers.
Welcome, Grace Michelle O’Connor, M.A., A.M.F.T.!
Please welcome Grace O’Connor, M.A., A.M.F.T., the newest member of the GWLA team. She brings with her many years of experience helping the transgender and non-binary community with drug and alcohol addiction.
Trans Travel Tips
Learn four things every transgender, or gender non-binary, person should know when they're on the go.
For Good: A Monthly Night of Show Tunes to Save the World
A group of local musicians, and other creatives, come together to provide a cabaret-stye ensemble performance each month at El Cid in Silverlake. The money the group raises in ticket sales is donated...this month, Monday, May 13th, to Gender Wellness of Los Angeles (GWLA). Director Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T. will, in turn, direct 100% of the proceeds towards one or more of GWLA's transgender clients...
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus
On April 7, 2019, the Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated the grand opening of the Anita May Rosenstein Campus. We were thrilled to attend the celebration!