On February 8th 2025, we at Gender Wellness of Los Angeles proudly participated in the UCLA conference titled “Contemporary Considerations in Gender-Affirming Care.” This event brought together clinicians, healthcare providers, mental health professionals and advocates dedicated to advancing the understanding and implementation of gender-affirming practices. 

UCLA is a major provider of gender-inclusive medical services through their very own Gender Health Program. As one of the leaders in gender-affirming mental health care in the San Fernando Valley, Gender Wellness of Los Angeles felt extremely honored to be present.  The UCLA Conference featured a range of insightful sessions exploring the latest research, best practices, and barriers the Trans and Non-binary communities face in accessing gender-affirming care. 

Some of the highlights included discussions on the importance of Family Building for Transmasculine Individuals, the Role of Pelvic Health in Transgender Care, and Healthcare across the Lifespan for TGD individuals. Our team was particularly moved by a personal story shared by Dr. Rebecca Rada, regarding their experience of being a gender diverse individual providing healthcare to the Trans and Non-Binary populations. 

Gender Wellness of Los Angeles actively engages in such conversations, sharing our commitment to fostering critically vital and supportive environments. At this event, our team offered insights into how GWLA continues to provide the highest level of research-based mental health care to the TGD+ population. At GWLA, we believe in treating individuals with a holistic approach that includes access to the resources that our clients need in order to thrive and shine.

This conference also provided our team with an invaluable networking opportunity. We had the chance to reconnect with some of our favorite medical professionals at UCLA, as well as other organizations in attendance who are committed to providing sound and compassionate support to the LGBTQIA+ community. Continued engagement and collaboration with these network providers places GWLA at the vanguard of wraparound services, extremely vital to the Trans and Non-binary populations of Los Angeles.

Strangely enough, the timing of this event coincided with a major moment that threatened the state of gender-affirming care in California. Protestors had been meeting outside the Children’s Hospital of LA for several weeks, in support of transgender individuals receiving continued care despite executive orders. This tempestuous time rocked the LA trans and non-binary community, who experienced a pause in care for those under 19. [Source] Gender Wellness of Los Angeles is proud to stand in solidarity with UCLA, who has proved to be a dependable ally to the community throughout these uncertain times.

Thank you for reading the GenWell blog. You can read more about our team here. If you or a loved one is struggling on the journey with gender identity, we ask you to reach out via our contact form or call our office at (818) 855-1105. Your journey to your most authentic self starts here.

—The Gender Wellness of Los Angeles Team