Dr. Z, PhD - Expert Speaker & Media Source
Court-recognized gender dysphoria specialist available for expert commentary, keynote presentations, and professional education on transgender mental health.
Recognized Expert on Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Care
With 20 years of exclusive clinical focus and 7,200+ cases, Dr. Z provides an authoritative, research-informed perspective on gender identity, dysphoria assessment, and transgender mental health.
As one of California's few court-appointed gender expert witnesses, Dr. Z brings clinical credibility and depth of expertise to media appearances, conference presentations, and professional training.
Featured expert commentary:
Google Trans Conference
Forbes Health
BuzzFeed News
Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Authority Magazine
Speaking & Media Expertise
Clinical & Professional Topics:
Gender dysphoria assessment and differential diagnosis
Complex presentations in transgender care (trauma, neurodivergence, atypical narratives)
Evidence-based approaches to gender-affirming therapy
Detransition and regret: clinical perspectives
Mental health provider training on transgender care
Ethical considerations in gender therapy
WPATH Standards of Care implementation
Cultural & Social Topics:
Gender identity in contemporary society
Transgender mental health challenges and solutions
Supporting transgender individuals in professional settings
Navigating gender transition in relationships and families
Authenticity and identity development
Audience Types:
Mental health professionals and conferences
Medical providers and healthcare organizations
Educational institutions and academic settings
Corporate DEI and HR professionals
LGBTQ+ organizations and community groups
Media outlets seeking expert sources
Dr Z Notable Features
List of Appearances
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Calo News - Gender-affirming care: Battling unsafe body enhancements
yahoo!life - Elliot Page, in shirtless photo, celebrates the 'joy' he feels in his trans body, and the end of 'dysphoria.' Here's what it all means.
Forbes Health - What is a Gender Therapist?
BuzzFeed News - The Internet Loves A Short King, But Height Bias On Dating Apps Is Still Very Common.
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University of The West - The Complex Roots of Gender Dysphoria.
Google Transgender Conference - How to Deal with Increased Social Anxiety post COVID!
Los Angeles County Psychological Association - Diagnosis & Treatment of Gender Dysphoria: Clinical Implications - Intermediate Level.
American Electrology Association - Working with Gender Diverse/Transgender Clients: How to best understand and serve this community.
SimplePractice Webinar Ask The Experts - “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Working With Trans Clients”
FACIALTEAM - Facial Feminization Surgery | Malaga, Spain - Dr. Z PHD & Dr. Capitan Discuss Reality of Dysphoria & FFS.
Center for Healthy Sex - “Diagnosis and Treatment of Gender Diverse Individuals: One Size Does Not Fit All.”
Discussion with Dr. Ava Cadell - Ask the Experts “Transgender Phenomenon in Today’s Culture.”
Electrologists’ Association of California, Southern Chapter - Working with Gender Diverse/Transgender Clients: How to best understand and serve this community.
Center for Healthy Sex - Effects of Gender Transition on Sexuality: How does feminizing/masculinizing hormone therapy and genital surgery affect one’s sexual response?
Los Angeles County Psychological Association - Effects of Gender Transition on Sexuality: How does feminizing/masculinizing hormone therapy and genital surgery affect one’s sexual response?
The 2017 Empowered Trans Woman Summit - Current Issues in Transgender Care and Transgender Mental Health.
Pepperdine University Undergraduate Program of Psychology - Transgender Care and Mental Health: Toward an Integrated Overview.
Los Angeles Sexologists Associates - Pre-Operative Male-to-Female Individuals’ Perception of Their Genitalia.
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Canvas Rebel - Meet Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva
Authority Magazine - Taking the Leap: Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, DR Z, On How To Learn To Believe In Yourself.
Shout Out LA Magazine - Meet Dr Z PHD Psychologist Specialty Transgender Care.
Voyage LA Magazine - Meet Natalia Zhikhareva of DR Z PHD in West Los Angeles.
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EHFM RADIO - Songs That Shape You
Ashley Adamson Trans Warrior - Navigating Gender Transition: A Deep Dive with Therapist Dr. Z and Ashley Adamson | MtF FtM Podcast
Not Alone Podcast - How To Come Out as Trans in Your Relationship
The Chloe Connection - Discussion with a Gender Therapist | Interview with Dr. Z PhD | MTF Transgender Transition.
Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher, a World-Renowned Gender Surgeon Interviews Dr. Z on Her Best Selling Book!
Talk All Things LGBTQ+ - Dispelling Myth Around Gender and Transitioning.
Beautifully Changed - Building Intimate Relationships for Trans Women Do's & Don'ts | Q&A with DR Z PHD.
Love in Transition Podcast - Discussing transition, relationships, and intimacy.
HARD Conversations Podcast - “Erectile Dysfunction among Pre-operative Transgender Identified Women: Learning a New Sexual Roadmap.
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Want me to be a guest keynote speaker at your event or a guest on your podcast?