Am I Trans Enough?

Alo Johnston has crafted a beautifully written guide that is both heart-centered and grounded in cultural and historical context. As a reader, I felt like I was being invited into a powerful conversation not just about individual identity, but about collective care and community. Alo’s writing is knowledgable, generous, honest, and accessible. I’m so grateful this book exists in the world! – Sand Chang, PhD (they/them), psychologist, DEI consultantAm I Trans Enough? is a clear accessible guide that presents the author’s understanding, knowledge and wisdom by incorporating not only his personal experience but also his notable clinical expertise. With care, warmth and compassion, Johnston deftly addresses many questions and feelings those in in the transgender community might be having and has simultaneously created an important additional resource for allies, families and professionals. – Thomas Mondragon, MFT, LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapist, founding faculty member of Antioch University Los Angeles’ M.A. in Clinical Psychology LGBT Specialization.Johnston’s text provides practical strategies, ideas, and resources to people of all genders and sexes as they engage on their journeys of self and community exploration. This text offers an informed guide with humility, empowerment, and appropriate critique. – Theodore R. Burnes, Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern CaliforniaIn this groundbreaking contribution to the world of trans-educational titles, Am I Trans Enough? author Alo Johnston never leaves the reader’s side as a supportive, compassionate, encouraging companion on what can be an intimidating and overwhelming journey in the land of gender identity affirmation. Alo sets the stage for success by guiding you through your doubts, fears, and confusion with his highly engaging, personable approach towards validating your unique experience of your gender. This book is needed now more than ever, and no doubt is going to positively impact countless lives for many years to come. – Dara Hoffman-Fox, author of You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery

Alo Johnston, MA, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles. Alo has provided therapy for hundreds of trans/non-binary clients and worked at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the Los Angeles Gender Center. Am I Trans Enough? is his first book.