2018 Gender Odyssey

Darlene Tando, LCSW, has a private practice in San Diego and has been working with transgender youth and adults since 2006. She writes a blog (www.DarleneTandoGenderBlog.com) about the many facets of gender and gender transition. Darlene is a proponent of the Informed Consent model and believes the individual is the “expert” on one’s own gender identity. Her role is to make the journey easier. Darlene recently authored the book The Conscious Parent’s Guide to Gender Identity: A Mindful Approach to Embracing Your Child’s Authentic Self.