"When we ignore the calling, when we ignore the truth, when we ignore our experience of ourselves of somehow mysteriously transcending the binary gender system, a deep psychological and spiritual wound is inflicted." ------St.Claire
“Like dogs chasing our own tails, We are bedeviled by the ‘why’ question, which conjures up its twin, the devilish ‘how’, how to change. The pursuit of happiness becomes the pursuit of answers to the wrong questions.”
--—James Hillman
Psychological Services
- Psychotherapy.
- Dr. Rachael St.Claire is available in her Boulder office to people needing help with gender, transgender, and sexual issues, as well as psychological problems that may or may not be related to transgender issues, such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, negative self-concept, sexual problems, and substance abuse. She has training and experience working with transgender youth and families.
- Psychotherapy, Hormones, and Genital Surgery: Take a moment to read Dr. Rachael St.Claire's approach to psychotherapy, and making referrals for sex hormones and genital surgery.
- Disclosure Statement: The State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies requires all psychotherapists, whether licensed or unlicensed, to provide all clients with a Disclosure Statement.
- Curriculum Vita: Dr. Rachael St.Claire's education, training, and professional experience.
- Telephone Consultation is not a substitute for the in person psychotherapy relationship that develops between psychotherapist and client. Telephone consultation is available for clients who have been seen in the office for an assessment of counseling needs. Consultation may also be appropriate in collaboration with a primary psychotherapist who is not expert in counseling persons with transgender issues. Email Dr. Rachael St.Claire or call 720-220-5770 for further information.
- TrangenderSoul is also a virtual support group moderated by Dr. St.Claire. This support group is currently active and available to current and past clients. You must be a client to have access to the TransgenderSoul support group. If you are interested in this group, please email Dr. Rachael St.Claire or call 720-220-5770 for further information.
- eTGroup No, its not a support group for extra-terrestrials, eTGroup is an innovative real time on-line counseling group conducted by Dr. St.Claire for clients who need help with transgender issues. Group members are screened before joining the group to insure that eTGroup is an effective and supportive on-line group counseling experience. eTGroup may be an important resource for those who live in a rural setting or in areas where a transgender counseling group is not available. Please email Dr. Rachael St.Claire or call 720-220-5770 for further information.
- Transgender History Questionnaire: If you plan to schedule an initial consultation, complete this questionnaire and email to me as an attachment. The questionnaire is available as a MS Word document.
- Laura Thor MSW LCSW is a professional psychotherapist with experience in transgender issues, including helping the spouses, children, and family members of someone with gender identity issues. Laura has the personal experience of having been married to a spouse who discovered their own transsexual identity. Laura has over 17 years of general psychotherapy experience with a wide range of human problems. For those who wish to explore the spiritual or religious dimensions of their transgender journey, Laura has a bachelor's in theology and a background in liberal Catholic and Jewish spirituality. Laura is a friend and colleague of Dr. St.Claire and is available in her Littleton office at 720-283-3933. You may also email her at LThorLCSW@earthlink.net.
- Dr. Rachael St.Claire is available in her Boulder office to people needing help with gender, transgender, and sexual issues, as well as psychological problems that may or may not be related to transgender issues, such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, negative self-concept, sexual problems, and substance abuse. She has training and experience working with transgender youth and families.