Treatment for gender dysphoria focuses on helping kids deal with their challenging feelings about their gender identity. It does not try to change their gender identity or convince them that they should be the gender they were assigned at birth.  Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is commonly used to treat gender dysphoria. DBT helps the child understand that their emotions are normal and helps them learn skills for dealing with them and feeling better about themselves.   Kids who experience anxiety or depression may also be treated with therapy or medication for those specific disorders.  Additionally, treatment for gender dysphoria helps kids and their families figure out how the child can express their gender in a healthy way that makes them feel good. Sometimes, this can involve hormone treatment or affirmative medical care, which can make the child’s body match their internal gender identity. A therapist can help families decide whether these options make sense for the child’s specific situation.