Behavioral Health

UCLA offers a variety of behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults who are transgender or gender-diverse.

These services may include:

• Assessment/Diagnosis: Assessment, and as indicated, diagnosis of behavioral health concerns and gender dysphoria. Assistance with referrals to mental health providers, such as therapists and psychiatrists, as appropriate.
• Therapy: Therapy sessions for gender identity exploration, support through social, medical, and/or surgical transition. Assistance with addressing behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and social difficulties.
• Medication Management: Management of psychiatric medications.
• Documentation: Assistance with obtaining documentation of medical and surgical readiness.
• Care Coordination: At the UCLA Gender Health Program, we understand the unique challenges that gender expansive patients face when accessing health care. That's why our dedicated Care Coordination Team serves as your first point of contact. We offer a variety of services to support you. For more information >