Getting Your Head in the Game Before most transgendered patients undergo facial, genital or body surgery, counseling is recommended -- and for a full genital and breast transformation, it's required by insurance and doctors.
Sometimes insurance covers therapy -- or a portion of it -- especially if gender dysphoria is causing depression, says Hanson. Seeing a therapist can literally pay: If you are diagnosed with gender identity disorder, you may get a deduction in medical expenses if they cost more than 10 percent of your income, says Hanson.
Cost: Anywhere from $50 to $200 per therapy session, depending on how much your insurance covers.
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