How Brooklyn Integrative is Re-Launching Their Gender Care Program to Serve the Needs of Trans and Gender-Fluid Clients

At Brooklyn Integrative, we are re-launching our Gender Care Program to offer specialized, affirming therapy to transgender and gender-fluid clients who are seeking a gender-affirming letter for medical procedures, legal changes, or insurance purposes. The need for gender-affirming care has never been greater. Research has shown that gender-affirming therapy is crucial for the mental well-being of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, as it reduces feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation (Budge, Adelson, & Howard, 2013).

Our program is specifically designed to support individuals through the complex process of obtaining gender-affirming letters while ensuring they receive the emotional and psychological care they deserve. We believe in providing gender-affirming care that prioritizes a client's identity, autonomy, and needs. At BK Integrative, our therapists are not just providing letters—they are creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their identities and navigate the challenges they face in the process of gender transition. Our commitment to affirming care is backed by years of research showing that such support is integral to fostering positive mental health outcomes for gender-diverse individuals.

Research has consistently shown that access to gender-affirming healthcare, including supportive psychotherapy, significantly improves the quality of life for transgender individuals. A 2020 study published in JAMA Surgery demonstrated that gender-affirming surgeries, when supported by mental health care, have a dramatic effect on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among transgender people (Dixon et al., 2020). At BK Integrative, we are proud to align ourselves with the latest findings in gender-affirming care to provide the best possible support to our clients.