Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D,
Social-Psychologist / Behavioral Analyst / Author
Social-Psychology - Behavioral Analyst – Author – Educator
Podcast Guest & Host of Paradoxes of Gender Podcast Series
Dr. Sorrentino specializes in Professional Support & Educational Resources for:
Transgender & Gender Diverse Individuals & their Families
Assisting Gender Diverse & Transgender Individuals into and through their:
Gender Self-Attribution & Gender Affirmation
Support for Employers & Human Resources Professionals
for an Uncomplicated On The Job Transition of a Transgender Employee
She also works with Parents, Family Members and the Social Networks of
Gender Diverse & Transgender Individuals to understand the
Neurobiological, Hormonal, Genetic, Physiological & Psychological aspects of
Gender Incongruence & Gender Non-Conformity
Consulting & Mentoring Sessions are Available:
In Person (face to face) in my Allentown, Pennsylvania Office;
Zoom Sessions – Regionally and Internationally; are also available
Dr. Sorrentino (she/her) is an Affirmed Woman
Her life’s evolution (transition) took place in January of 1990, 36 years ago
She is also Proud to be a Member of:
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Equity
E-Mail: paradoxesofgender@earthlink.net Website: www.paradoxesofgender.com
Podcast Episodes: www.paradoxesofgender.com/podcasts
Dr. Sorrentino is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on gender diversity & transgender identities. She is the Author of:
• Transgender Families – Helping Parents & Families Understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender
• The Neurobiology & Physiology of Incongruent Gender Identities & Sexual Orientations
• Adolescent Gender Affirming Medical & Behavioral Healthcare.
With doctorates in Sociology & Psychology she provides counseling, mentorship and support for Gender Diverse, Transgender individuals and their families; as well as to provide professional development educational programs and clinical support for the Medical & Behavioral Healthcare professionals delivering gender affirming care to these individuals.
Supplementing her studies in Sociology & Psychology; Dr. Sorrentino has been studying, researching and delivering professional development training on Gender Diversity, in addition to working with the LGBTQ+ community and their healthcare providers, for more than 36 years. This combination of formal academic education, coupled with her years of experience, research and the training she provides, has positioned her as a subject matter expert in the field.
Beyond her direct work with individuals, clinicians and healthcare professionals, Dr. Sorrentino designs, develops and delivers gender diverse, transgender & LGBTQ+ Professional Educational Development programs for Medical & Behavioral Healthcare professionals though Seminars, Workshops, In-service Training, as well as through her Series of Educational Podcasts. These educational programs have been presented on a local and national level at Conferences and Symposiums for the Healthcare Professionals as well as for Human Resource, Business & Professional Organizations. Her Podcast Episodes have reached international audiences with her episodes being subscribed to by listeners in 220 countries. Podcasts Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and over 75 additional platforms globally.
Dr. Sorrentino has frequently been called to deliver key note addresses, lectures and seminars on Gender Diversity, Being Transgender and LGBTQ+ Community issues for churches, seminaries, schools, colleges, universities and has delivered over 1,000+ professional development educational programs.
Professional Experience:
• 40+ years of research:
o Studying gender diversity & transgender neurobiology & physiology
• 36 years:
o Working with over 1,000 gender diverse & transgender individuals – Adolescents & Adults
o Working with over 400 parents of gender diverse & transgender adolescents
o Working with over 200 couples when one of the individuals in the marriage or relationship discloses their gender self-attribution pursuing their gender affirmation
o Delivering professional development educational programs on gender diversity
o Providing clinical support for the medical and behavioral healthcare professionals delivering gender affirming care.
o Delivering 1,000+ professional development educational seminars
Her Mission:
• Empowerment:
o Through her work she empowers parents, families, caregivers, and professionals with the education & tools to support Transgender children & adolescents.
• Advocacy:
o A staunch advocate for accessible, focuses and tailored medical and behavioral healthcare championing the rights of Transgender individuals.
• Awareness:
o Her efforts are instrumental in fostering a community that is educated, as well as one that will embrace gender diversity, gender variance and being transgender.
