The Illusion of Consensus

An Alternative To "Gender-Affirming Care": Rigorous Psychotherapy

Recent mass shootings have revived the transgender debate, prompting renewed scrutiny of gender‑affirming care for youth. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued a position statement urging clinicians to stop breast removal, genital, and facial surgeries on minors with gender dysphoria. In response, the post highlights Kenneth Zucker’s four‑decade‑long program of rigorous psychotherapy as a science‑based alternative to medical interventions. The piece argues that mental‑health‑focused treatment can address dysphoria without irreversible procedures.