Begin Your Path to Healing with Meadow Hill.
Supportive, Affirming Care at Meadow Hill Behavioral Health
At Meadow Hill Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing inclusive, respectful, and individualized care for adolescents and young adults experiencing Gender Dysphoria. Our approach is centered on acceptance, mental wellness, and helping each client live authentically and confidently in their gender identity.
Gender Dysphoria is the emotional distress that arises when an individual’s gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth. This incongruence can lead to significant psychological discomfort, anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal—especially during adolescence, when self-identity and peer dynamics are particularly impactful.
It’s important to understand that Gender Dysphoria is not a mental illness, but the emotional distress associated with it deserves sensitive and qualified support.
Persistent discomfort with one’s body or gender role
Desire to be recognized or treated as a different gender
Anxiety or depression related to gender identity
Isolation, bullying, or rejection
Struggles with self-esteem or self-harm
Our goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where adolescents can explore their gender identity, gain clarity, and build self-worth. Our team is trained in gender-affirming care and follows best practices recommended by organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Each client receives an individualized assessment to understand their experience, emotional needs, and any co-occurring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Therapy provides a safe place to explore identity, address internalized stigma, manage dysphoric feelings, and plan future steps. Our therapists use a strengths-based approach that emphasizes resilience and self-acceptance.
Family support is a key component of treatment. We work with families to:
Improve communication
Build understanding and empathy
Support healthy transitions and affirming environments at home
Connecting with others who share similar experiences can be healing. We offer supportive group spaces where individuals can express themselves and feel validated.
If clients are experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions alongside gender dysphoria, our clinical team can provide integrated psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate.
We support our clients and their families in navigating school systems, name/pronoun changes, and access to gender-affirming resources outside of treatment.
At Meadow Hill Behavioral Health, we believe in the power of being seen, heard, and respected. We stand by every client’s right to explore and embrace their true self in a supportive and empowering environment.
You are not alone. You are valid. You are welcome here.
