Seeking gender-affirming care can feel overwhelming, especially when facing barriers like gatekeeping, long waitlists, or providers who don’t fully understand your experience—ultimately making the journey feel harder than it should be. We offer gender affirmation letter of support and evaluation services in Baltimore, MD, where you’ll be met with the respect and understanding you deserve.
Gender Affirmation Letter & Evaluation in Baltimore, MD—What You Need to Know
How It Works
You don’t need to be a current therapy client—this service is offered separately from gender-affirming counseling. Please note that an evaluation does not automatically guarantee a letter of support. For minors, we require written consent from all legal guardians.
Guidelines
We follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care, Version 8, as well as applicable Maryland guidelines. Our goal is to ensure that every evaluation is affirming, respectful, and clinically sound.
Fees
- 90-minute evaluation: $300
- Letter preparation and documentation (60 minutes): $200
We may provide sliding scale options based on financial need. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Get Support—Gender Affirmation Letter and Evaluation in Baltimore, MD
How a Gender Affirmation Letter And Evaluation Can Help
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Gender-affirming surgery
- Legal name or gender marker changes
How We Support You With a Gender Affirmation Letter And Evaluation in Baltimore, MD
- A 90-minute clinical interview with a licensed therapist.
- A review of your mental health history, gender identity development, psychosocial supports, and capacity for informed consent.
- For minors, involvement of a parent or guardian (when applicable).
- Coordination with your medical provider upon request.
- A letter of support typically issued within 5 business days when the criteria are met.
Get Started With Gender Affirmation Letter and Evaluation in Baltimore, MD
To request a gender-affirming letter, please fill out our intake form or contact us directly.
Need Additional Support? Find Gender-Affirming Care in Baltimore, MD
Our commitment is to support you—not to become another obstacle.
We provide gender-affirming care where you’ll find a safe, welcoming space to explore your concerns, thoughts, and feelings, while being treated with compassion, respect, and understanding. Tallk to us to learn more!
Other Mental Health Services Offered at New Connections Counseling Center
Visit us at our Baltimore office or access our services from anywhere in the state through online therapy in Maryland. Whatever your counseling needs are, we know that you can find support at New Connections.
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