I don't know what to do about my therapist

So, I came out to my therapist about 3 months or more ago and he said he knows almost nothing about the transgender community and how to provide therapy for one. He does however have a few other "people with similar issues" I don't know what this means exactly though. One month ago he said he was going to find someone who is an expert or whatever on this subject. After my last visit I asked if he had found anyone, and he said "No, you know who are the experts on this around here, you and me." I feel kind of like thats a red flag, but truth be told I have NO IDEA if there is anyone around where I live that has a single clue about being trans. What should I do? Should I just stick it out and maybe we will get things rolling and I can get on HRT of some kind sometime before I turn 18 or should I try and find someone else? If I should how would I do that?

EDIT: forgot to say I live in southern IL, I doubt I will get any treatment especially HRT because my mom can't go anywhere that isn't covered by the insurance.

EDIT 2: Looks like the one in alton IL is going to be my only option does anyone have any info on the therapist in alton from this list?

Posted Jul 31, 2015, 11:30 PM UTC · edited

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