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Sasha Ayad, M. Ed., LPC

Inspired Teen Therapy

How I Work With ROGD Teens

December 14, 2018 by Sasha Leave a Comment

Please read my post on the GD Working Group Site. ...read more

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Interview with 4th Wave Now

September 28, 2018 by Sasha 1 Comment

Toward a more nuanced exploration: An interview with Sasha Ayad ...read more

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Risk, Comfort, and Transcendence in the ROGD Teen

September 17, 2018 by Sasha 4 Comments

                Heather Heying is an evolutionary biologist, and self-professed “professor-in-exile”.  Quote from Heather's video: “You need to be willing to take risks such that when your kids do hit 18 or 20, you know that they’re actually already on their way to being adults. And that it's going to require backing off and letting them do some of their learning on their own and knowing that that’s gonna result in some harm ...read more

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The Big Five Personality Traits and Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria

August 20, 2018 by Sasha 3 Comments

The opinions expressed in this article are my own and do not represent the intended uses of the Big Five trait taxonomy or the perspectives of it’s developers.       What are personality theories? Personality trait research in psychology began in the late 1800's. Personality traits might include factors like extroversion, curiosity, or negative emotionality. While personality trait theories are poor at predicting specific or situational instances of behavior, they ...read more

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Pathologizing the Body: New Reflections on Mind-Body Incongruence

June 11, 2018 by Sasha Ayad, M.Ed., LPC 9 Comments

What role do our physical bodies play in our understanding of being? How does our embodied experience relate to the search for growth and meaning in life? Is there a true distinction between mind and body? These questions don’t have simple answers for any of us. For teens who are experiencing an incongruity between the physical body and their perception of self, the answers to these questions are even more obscure. It seems obvious in these cases that we, as therapists, helpers, and adults, ...read more

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It’s Not My Journey: A Mother Gives Her Child the Freedom and Boundaries to Explore and Desist From a Transgender Identity

February 9, 2018 by D. Houston 9 Comments

This post was written by D. Houston (a pen name). She is the parent of a brilliant and creative client in my private practice and D describes herself this way: Mom to two kids, one on the spectrum. I’ve been home with them since they’ve been born. Homeschool teacher for 5 years. Butcher, baker, some time candlestick maker. World traveler. Truth seeker. “Mom, I think I am trans…” There are a lot of scenarios parents consider and mull over, but I suspect almost no one preps for this one.   ...read more

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Guidance for Parents of Teens with Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria

December 11, 2016 by Lisa Marchiano 1 Comment

This piece was originally posted here, on The Jung Soul, the blog of Lisa Marchiano, LCSW. Lisa is a clinical social worker and Jungian analyst in private practice. She offers consultations to families of trans identified teens and young people looking to support their child without immediately rushing to permanent medical intervention.   Parents whose teens or tweens suddenly come to identify as transgender “out of the blue” without a significant history of gender dysphoria or even ...read more

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5 Reasons Your Daughter Won’t Open Up

November 15, 2016 by Sasha Ayad, M.Ed., LPC 1 Comment

When your daughter enters her teen years, it can cause a lot of anxiety for parents. You know she will need to grow up eventually, but you worry that she is making risky choices. She may be hanging out with peers that you find unsavory or starting to talk, dress, and act differently. You might have caught her in a lie, uncovered a shameful secret, or discovered that she's been experimenting with drugs and alcohol. You worry about her grades, her safety, and her future. But when you are ...read more

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4 Ways to Build Trust With Your Daughter

November 15, 2016 by Sasha Ayad, M.Ed., LPC 1 Comment

You want to know more about your teen daughter's life so you can keep her accountable and keep her out of trouble. There are times when you need to step in, be the adult and set firm rules and boundaries. But sometimes, even when your daughter brings up a minor conflict or everyday situation, you might be responding in a way that erodes trust. Be sure you aren't making one of these common mistakes that often keep parents from building trust with their daughter. Instead, here are 4 ways you can ...read more

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Sally’s Story

November 8, 2016 by Sasha 4 Comments

I was busy working on a behavior plan for a very fidgety 6th grade boy when I heard an assertive knock on my office door. This was the third time this week Sally had left class without permission to come talk to me. “Ms Ayad, how can I transfer schools? I really don’t think I can get a proper education here and none of the teachers know what they’re doing”, so began our 45 minute conversation. She often got fixated on one or two teachers, who despite their best efforts, could not find a good ...read more

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