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Published Online: 1979, pp. 329–485

Transsexual Symptoms in a Male Child Treated by a Female Therapist

Doris C. Gilpin, M.D., Syed Raza, M.D., and Darcy Gilpin, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1979.33.3.453

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Abstract

The literature on the psychodynamics and treatment of transsexualism indicates a pathological mother-son relationship, yet uniformly recommends a male therapist. A case of a six-year-old boy with transsexual symptoms treated by a female therapist is presented, and there is a discussion of the theory and implications arising from the case.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33 • Number 3 • 1979, pp. 329–485

Pages: 453 - 463

PubMed: 495836

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Published in print: 1979, pp. 329–485

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Doris C. Gilpin, M.D.^*

St. Louis, Mo.

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Syed Raza, M.D.^†

St. Louis, Mo.

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Darcy Gilpin, M.D.

St. Louis, Mo.

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Acting Medical Director, Child Evaluation Clinic, Community Child Guidance Clinic, Division of Child Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 369 North Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63106.

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Instructor in Psychiatry, Washington University Medical School.

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Transsexual Symptoms in a Male Child Treated by a Female Therapist

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