Share where you are
You tell us about your journey so far—your identity, goals, fears, and what kind of support feels safe and useful right now.
Membership-based, virtual mentoring
Transition with guidance, not guesswork.
Transcend Pathways connects adults in gender transition with real, experienced trans mentors. Get emotional support, lived-experience insight, and practical guidance from people who’ve walked a path like yours.
100% virtual · Confidential · By trans mentors, for trans clients
How Transcend works
A simple, steady support system during your transition.
Get matched with a mentor
We connect you with an experienced trans mentor whose lived experience aligns with the areas you want support in.
Meet virtually, on your terms
Meet through confidential virtual sessions, message check-ins, and guided resources tailored to your transition.
Grow with ongoing support
As your life shifts—coming out, medical decisions, work, family—we stay with you with steady, respectful support.
Membership, in one sentence
A membership-based, virtual mentoring community by trans people, for trans people, focused on real-world guidance through transition.
What your membership can include
- 1:1 virtual mentoring sessions with an experienced trans mentor
- Private messaging check-ins between sessions
- Resource guides on coming out, workplace transition, medical navigation, and more
- Referrals to affirming providers and community resources (where available)
- Goal-setting and gentle accountability, at your pace
We are not a replacement for therapy or medical care. Transcend offers lived-experience mentoring and peer support alongside your broader care team.
Where we’re starting
Transcend is launching with a small cohort of mentors so we can keep the experience human, safe, and sustainable. Early members help shape the program with feedback and priorities.
If you’re interested in becoming a founding member or a future mentor, use the form below to introduce yourself.
Join the founding waitlistMentors with lived experience
Every mentor at Transcend is trans or nonbinary, with real-world experience navigating transition in different contexts.
Mentors are:
- Trans and nonbinary adults with lived transition experience
- Screened for safety, boundaries, and communication style
- Trained in trauma-informed, respectful support
- Clear about what they can and cannot offer
What mentors can support
- Coming out conversations with family, partners, and coworkers
- Gender expression and presentation (clothes, voice, name, pronouns)
- Navigating dysphoria in everyday life
- Preparing questions for providers and understanding options
- Building routines that support your mental and physical well-being
What mentors do not do
- Provide medical, legal, or financial advice
- Act as emergency or crisis services
- Replace therapy, psychiatry, or medical care
We can help you find hotlines and professional services if you need a higher level of support.
Is Transcend for me?
Transcend Pathways is designed for adults exploring or navigating gender transition.
You might be a good fit if…
- You’re 18+ and trans, nonbinary, questioning, or otherwise gender-diverse.
- You want one steady person who “gets it” to talk things through with.
- You’re overwhelmed by logistics or options and want grounded perspective.
- You’re out in some spaces but not others and need support navigating that.
- You want to feel less alone and more resourced in your transition.
Accessibility & discretion
- Sessions are virtual and can be done from a phone, tablet, or computer.
- Branding is intentionally subtle and non-sensationalized.
- Email language and calendar invites can be kept neutral on request.
- We use simple, plain language wherever possible—no gatekeeping jargon.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy?
No. Transcend Pathways offers mentoring and peer support from trans adults. We do not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment. We encourage members to build a care team that can include therapy and affirming medical providers in addition to mentoring support.
How much will membership cost?
Pricing will be finalized with our founding members so it is as accessible as possible while fairly compensating mentors. If cost is a concern, note this in the form below—sliding scale and scholarship options are part of our planning.
Do I have to be out to everyone in my life?
No. Many members are out in some spaces and not in others. Your mentor will work with you to navigate safety, boundaries, and timing in a way that fits your reality—not an idealized script.
Can I sign up if I’m just questioning my gender?
Yes. You do not need to have language figured out or plans for medical steps. Curiosity, confusion, and “I don’t know, I just feel wrong in my life” are all welcome starting points.
Get a mentor today
Use the form to share a little about where you are and how you’d like mentoring to support you. We’ll follow up with next steps as Transcend Pathways launches.
- Tell us how you currently identify (optional)
- Share what kind of support you’re looking for
- Note whether you’re interested in being a member, a mentor, or both