The WPATH Certification Program is currently on hold. Becoming a certified member signifies that a provider is a WPATH member in good standing who has completed an additional rigorous curriculum related to providing gender care. Certification indicates that the provider has a working understanding of the multidisciplinary care team and how the WPATH Standards of Care actually work in clinical practice. The 50-hour core competencies-based training program includes courses, mentorship, and a final exam. The title of “WPATH GEI SOC 8 Certified Member” requires a commitment to stay on top of current evidence and receive ongoing continuing education to maintain certification.
If you attend ten hours of group meetings, they count towards WPATH Mentorship Hours. You can also combine individual and group hours to reach the ten total hours needed for WPATH Certification. To be clear, having WPATH Certification means you understand how to apply the WPATH Standards of Care to your work. All therapists newly doing clinical work with gender diverse people benefit from seeking additional consultation (preferably over two years) to do this work at an expert level. This consultation can be obtained in groups, peer groups, or individually with a seasoned gender therapist.
Learn more about the specific requirements to become a WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member.
Lisette Lahana, LCSW, has over twenty-five years of experience as a gender therapist and has been a WPATH member since 2002. Working with Lisette, you’ll get support for your clinical work for clients of all ages. In addition to being a mentor, she continues to work with her own transgender, non binary, and gender diverse clients as an individual and group therapist.
As your WPATH mentor, you will discuss cases within the context of the WPATH core competencies. Mentorship meetings can be individual, in triads, or in groups. Book a complimentary, brief therapist meeting to discuss certification or book a 25-minute or 50-minute paid mentorship meeting on her calendar.
Have questions? Call Lisette directly at: 510-239-3491 or fill out the contact form, and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days with appointment options.
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Become a WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member and deepen your understanding of gender-affirming clinical care. With over 25+ years of experience, Lisette offers mentorship, consultation, and guidance to help you navigate the certification process and apply the WPATH Standards of Care effectively.
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