Gender Identity

Gender identity is how people see themselves, whether masculine, feminine, or somewhere in-between. Gender identity disorder is a conflict between a person's physical or apparent gender (sex) and that person's self-identification. For instance, a person whose apparent gender is male may actually feel and act like a female. This is distinct from homosexuality. Gays and lesbians nearly always identify with their apparent gender.

If you or someone you know is struggling to deal with gender identity issues, the Counseling Center can help. To request a confidential session Contact Us.

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