Renee Baker Professional Counseling

08/15/2025

I hope everyone is hanging in there with all this craziness!

Be well, be powerful! :)

07/17/2025

Today is John Lewis day, so head on down to Dallas or up to Denton for a Civil Rights Rally. It feels good go get active! :)

07/14/2025

Hugs to all!

07/14/2025

I wanted to share my list of transgender organization resources. If you aren't plugged in, think about joining in. It can really help! Especially in our nutso world right now.

There are a number of transgender and gender diverse social groups in Texas. The list of groups has really exploded over the years. And this list is not complete I’m sure. I encourage socializing as a healthy part of living and getting a sense of belonging as well of affirmation. If you are new to...

06/17/2025

Some good news on passports here...

Transgender people may be able to update their passports shortly.

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

Thank you Human Rights Watch for this...please share widely!!!

Especially with your representatives!

We need to stop prentending like Trans care is optional. It's real medical care for youth and adults. It is MEDICALLY NECESSARY!

The 98-page report, “‘They’re Ruining People’s Lives’: Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in the US,” documents the devastating consequences of these bans for transgender youth, including increased anxiety, depression, and, in seven reported instances, su***de attempts. ...

06/01/2025

Happy Pride Month! Be courageous! :)

05/27/2025

Sharing for Amanda...picnic and survey. A chance to be a part!

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The picnic is for trans and trans allies. You are welcome and you can share.

The Dallas Morning News wants to hear from trans Texans via a short survey. I did the survey and it seemed like a good survey. It is okay to share with other trans Texans.

https://qrtprlc30ga.typeform.com/to/KXmr0V8i?typeform-source=www.dallasnews.com

Also, a reminder about the picnic. Even if you don't bring anything you are still welcome.
We are having a picnic June 8th at 1pm. Location will be the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake. Address is
521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218. This is just for fun and a chance to socialize. The legislative session will be over so we can celebrate that. The attacks on the LGBTQ community have been fierce. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and water. If you want a vegetarian option, please let me know. You can use the link to sign up to bring something. The sign-up is so everyone doesn't bring the same thing. Please sign up for item(s) to bring. If you want something other than water to drink, please bring it. You are welcome to invite others. For planning purposes, plan on 25 to 35 people but that could change. You can send me messages or call. If I don't recognize your number I may not answer. I get too many scam calls.
Amanda McLaughlin
972-900-1804
fsram@yahoo.com

Link for sign-up for items to bring

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4EA9AB23A5FB6-56973501-picnicjune

The Dallas Morning News wants to hear how recent bills, policies and rhetoric related to transition or transgender self-identification have impacted transgender Texans.

05/27/2025

It's never to late to get a higher education! :)

Nola Ochs was born in Kansas in 1911, one year before the state amended the constitution to recognize women’s right to vote. Back then, Kansas was a patchwork quilt of

05/16/2025

Given we just had the first baby treated with CRISPR gene editing, it's exciting to me to consider changes in how trans treatments will be done eventually. I won't likely still be alive to see all of this, but I love that it is coming our way. There is a book I loved when I was younger, called Steel Beach, where they essentially had gender day spas. Who knows, maybe it will be a reality in 50 to 75 years.

04/28/2025

I have been telling y'all the move is coming soon. I'm now at my new office off the Dallas North Tollway. I hope you like it! :)