Our Services

Text Sessions

Prefer texting? Not comfortable speaking on the phone? Text sessions offer a private, real time space to connect with a fellow transmasculine person who gets it. Whether you need emotional support, space to vent, or just someone to hold it with you, we’re here. No pressure, no performance.

Phone Sessions

Phone calls offer a deeper level of connection for those who prefer hearing a supportive voice. They are ideal for people who want to talk through emotions in real time but may not have access to or comfort with video platforms. Our phone sessions are always confidential and rooted in affirming care.

Virtual Sessions

Phone calls offer a deeper level of connection for those who prefer hearing a supportive voice. They are ideal for people who want to talk through emotions in real time but may not have access to or comfort with video platforms. Our phone sessions are always confidential and rooted in affirming care.

Text and phone sessions outside the U.S. and Canada will be conducted through WhatsApp. Please make sure to download the app before your appointment

Designed for Safety, Access, and Impact

Tbuddy’s peer support services are more than just conversations. They are evidence-based, community-rooted interventions that meet the urgent and ongoing mental health needs of transmasculine people. Below, we explain the purpose behind each session type, and why 24/7 peer connection can be life-saving.

For many transmasculine people, especially those navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or unsupportive environments, texting is more than a preference—it’s a survival tool. Our text sessions meet people where they are, without demanding vulnerability in forms that may feel unsafe or overwhelming.

Texting allows participants to:

Communicate from anywhere, even in shared or unsafe spaces.
Take time to process their thoughts without pressure to respond immediately.
Access support in a format that feels less intimidating than speaking aloud.

This format particularly supports youth, people in the closet, individuals living with communication-related disabilities, and those managing sensory overload or social anxiety. It's not less than—it’s life-saving for those who need a gentler way to connect.

Phone support offers voice-to-voice connection that feels personal, grounded, and validating. For transmasculine people who may experience isolation or lack affirmation in their day-to-day lives, simply being heard—without judgment or misgendering—can be powerful.

We offer phone sessions to:

Provide direct, human connection without the need for internet or video.
Offer emotional grounding through vocal tone and real-time responsiveness.
Support people who feel more comfortable speaking than typing, but still want privacy.

Phone sessions are especially important for those who may not be ready for visual interaction, those in areas with limited bandwidth or unstable housing, and anyone seeking emotional clarity through spoken dialogue.

Video calls offer face-to-face connection in a way that brings warmth and visibility to peer support. For many transmasculine people who rarely see themselves reflected in care spaces, virtual sessions can be a powerful mirror—one that affirms identity and validates presence.

We use virtual sessions to:

Create a space that feels personal and present without requiring physical proximity.
Offer dynamic support for participants navigating complex emotions, trauma, or identity questions.
Allow for more expressive communication, especially for those who rely on visual cues.

This option is particularly important for people in rural or isolated areas, people of color who seek culturally aligned support, and individuals who want deeper engagement from someone who looks and lives like them.

Emotional needs do not follow a 9 to 5 schedule. Dysphoria, isolation, and identity related stress can surface at any hour, especially in moments when other supports are unavailable. That is why Tbuddy offers peer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For many transmasculine individuals, evenings and late nights can be when challenges feel most intense and connection is most needed. By remaining accessible at all hours, we ensure that our community is never alone. This model allows people to reach out when they are ready, not just when systems are open.

24/7 access increases trust, autonomy, and engagement, especially for those who may feel excluded or underserved by traditional mental health care. Our goal is not to replace clinical care, but to complement it with community rooted, affirming support that is always within reach.