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Is There a Finish Line in Transition?
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Is There a Finish Line in Transition?

Is there a finish line in transitionI Is it possible to fully complete one’s gender evolution? These are complex question that often fall into various degree of perception of what it means to “complete.”

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Does Gender Dysphoria Gets Worse With Age?
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Does Gender Dysphoria Gets Worse With Age?

Many of you expressed worry and fear that Gender Dysphoria may get worse with age. This is especially scary for those who want but fear transition and are hoping dysphoria will lessen as you get older. And while it may appear to lessen for some, Gender Dysphoria also may increase for many others.

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Can Justifying Your Gender Identity Lead to a Complex?
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Can Justifying Your Gender Identity Lead to a Complex?

A viewer asked me if justifying their gender identity to people around them can lead to developing a complex? Given that many gender diverse people often find themselves in position of “proving” their sense of Self to others. The truth is, yes it can. And often does.

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Why Focusing on the Most Dysphoric Parts Early On is Important!
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Why Focusing on the Most Dysphoric Parts Early On is Important!

There is a tendency to focus on the most dysphoric parts or attributes of yourself later in the transition. Understandably so. Given how much distress, emotional discomfort, and even trauma it can bring up. Yet I noticed, it is seldom the right approach to take.

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The #1 Reason Why Starting Voice Therapy is a Must!
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

The #1 Reason Why Starting Voice Therapy is a Must!

Many people seek to masculinize or feminize their voice as part of their transition. Often believing they can start process later and master is quickly. While how quickly one can master their voice varies from person to person, there is another factor that plays a significant role.

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Social Construction of Gender and How it Informs Your Inner Self.
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Social Construction of Gender and How it Informs Your Inner Self.

People often ask me about social construction of gender and how it tends to affect our inner schema of Self. Some wonder, if gender is a social construct, why then do so many have a need to transition? A question that tends to overlap with numerous social, cultural, and environmental factors.

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Ways in Witch Overcompensating Feeds Into Your Self Doubts.
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Ways in Witch Overcompensating Feeds Into Your Self Doubts.

Many of you have extended histories of overcompensating with your assigned gender at birth. Often in a very binary ways such as joining an army or a cheerleader squad. Attempting to convince yourself you are not trans gender. Now, when you are ready to deal with gender dysphoria, history of overcompensating can affect your inner self certainty.

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What if Your Partner Say They Will Leave if You Transition.
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

What if Your Partner Say They Will Leave if You Transition.

It can be challenging to transition when you are in a relationship. And sometimes your partner will struggle with changes that transition brings. As a result, many wonder if they should transition at all. Especially when a partner says a firm no.

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Trans Women Fears of "Fathering" a Child.
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Trans Women Fears of "Fathering" a Child.

When discussing hormone therapy, fertility preservation always comes up. Many, already have children and are less concerned about fertility. Others, are clear they don’t want to have any children in the future. And then there are some individuals who do want a child or think they may want to, but fear “fathering” one.

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Age 28 & Up Can Your Mind Make Up That You Are Transgender?
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Age 28 & Up Can Your Mind Make Up That You Are Transgender?

Many ask me if it is possible for their mind to play tricks on them. Make up that they are transgender. Convince them they need transition when in reality they don’t. These are serious questions given how serious and life altering transition is.

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Regrets & How to Deal with Them!
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Regrets & How to Deal with Them!

I often hear people express feelings of regrets. Regretting not starting soon enough. Regretting not coming out to their partner. Regretting decisions they have made.

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What if You Don't Connect to LGBTQ Community?
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

What if You Don't Connect to LGBTQ Community?

Have you ever attended Pride Parade and didn’t feel connected? Or went to a LGBTQ support group and felt out of place? These feelings of disconnect are very common and natural to experience.

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Inner Critic in Relation to Your Transition.
Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Inner Critic in Relation to Your Transition.

We all have an inner critic within our heads. That nagging voice that’s negative. Judgmental. And Pessimistic. I have observed this voice fall into two categories when it comes to transition.

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Fear of People Abandoning You if You Transition.
Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues, questioning Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues, questioning Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Fear of People Abandoning You if You Transition.

Many experience fear of people abandoning you if you transition. People such as your family, your children, your partners, your friends. Often, this fear prevents you from moving forward in your life. Watch as I discuss two areas where this fear stems from and how to deal with it.

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The Problem With Paralysis Analysis When it Comes to Transition.
Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues, questioning Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues, questioning Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

The Problem With Paralysis Analysis When it Comes to Transition.

When it comes to transition, it is easy to get lost in paralysis analysis. As a result, you end up hitting a standstill. And that standstill can keep you away from making a progress. Watch as I discuss the problem with paralysis analysis.

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How to Break Your Fears by Re-Building Your Inner House!
Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Gender Dysphoria, coping tips, potential issues Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

How to Break Your Fears by Re-Building Your Inner House!

It can be challenging to break free of your fears. Especially when they are related to your sense of who you are. A great way to think of your fears is a metaphor of your inner house. A home that you are planning to re-build and re-model within yourself. Remember, an inner house is a house that belongs to you. Nobody can ever come and foreclosure on your inner Self.

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Who is Dr Z?
Gender Dysphoria Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva Gender Dysphoria Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

Who is Dr Z?

Over the two years of being on YouTube, I have gotten a chance to get to know many of you much more personally through the comments section. This time I turn the camera on myself to share with you how I started working with gender diverse community. As well as some of my passions apart from psychology. Watch as I open up more about the person behind Dr Z.

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