Gender Dysphoria Assessment
Gender questions rarely arrive alone. Autism, trauma, anxiety, and plain human doubt can all tangle into the same knot, and untangling them takes more than a single visit. An extended assessment takes the time to get you clear, thoughtful findings.
Who You'll Work With
Hi, I'm Corinne.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) with extensive experience supporting trauma survivors and marginalized communities. You'll work directly with me at every step. I run every session and sign every evaluation myself. More about me →
- PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
- Online in 45+ states
- In person in Denver & Santa Ana
Who a gender dysphoria assessment is for
Teens & Adults Seeking Clarity
A thorough, professional evaluation of what you're experiencing.
Families Seeking Understanding
Evaluation and understanding together, as a family.
An Unhurried Look
For parents who want a careful look at their child's experience rather than a rushed conclusion in either direction, including when a shift has felt sudden or fast-moving.
Documentation
For family, school, providers, or your own records.
Several clinical interviews, all conducted online
Across several clinical interviews, conducted entirely online, we cover developmental history, mental health history, the progression of your gender questions over time, and any co-occurring factors: autism, trauma, anxiety, and other conditions that can complicate or resemble gender dysphoria. Family involvement is included where it's appropriate and welcome.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We talk about what you're hoping to find out and what the assessment process looks like.
Clinical Interviews
Across several sessions, we cover developmental history, mental health history, and the progression of your gender questions over time, along with any co-occurring factors that could complicate or resemble gender dysphoria.
Your Findings
I personally score and interpret everything, so you walk away with clear findings you can act on, whatever direction they point.
Every evaluation is conducted and signed by me personally. Sessions run over a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, available to clients in 45+ states through my PSYPACT license.
“You walk away with clear findings you can act on, whatever direction they point.”
— Dr. Corinne Votaw-Freer, PsyD
Assessment fees are discussed on the free call
We'll go over assessment fees together on your free consultation call, so nothing is unexpected later.
Full details on payment and insurance are on Rates & Insurance. If you're experiencing financial hardship, reach out anyway. I'm glad to discuss options.
Questions about the assessment process
Why does this take more than one session?
Gender questions rarely arrive alone. Autism, trauma, anxiety, and ordinary doubt can all tangle into the same knot, and untangling them carefully takes more than a single visit. That's what makes the findings trustworthy.
Can this assessment be used for documentation?
Yes. Many clients use the findings for family understanding, school documentation, other providers, or their own records.
Will the assessment push toward a particular conclusion?
No. The goal is clear findings. You get an honest picture of what's going on, whatever direction it points.
Is this appropriate if a shift in identity felt sudden?
Yes. This assessment is built to give a careful, unhurried look at what's happening rather than a rushed conclusion in either direction, whether the questions have been present for years or came up more recently.
