If someone questions their gender identity, they may experience stigma from their peers and society around them, body dysmorphia, anxiety, or other mental health concerns. Gender identity is different than anatomical sex. Anatomical sex has to do with the biology a person is born with — genitals, chromosomes, and hormones. Gender identity is someone’s sense of who they are — man, woman, non-binary, or something else entirely.
Therapy for gender identity concerns involves validating any questions the person has. It’s difficult to question gender identity in a world structured in a gender binary system, where usually only “man” and “woman” are accepted.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions involve an empathetic, safe space for people to explore themselves, develop social and community supports, work to discover self-esteem and a sense of identity, address identity concerns, and create positive ways to cope with the stress and emotions that arise.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Gender Identity
A Telehealth practice that provides a compassionate individualized patient-centered treatment that specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders (Not limited to) ADHD in children/adolescents/adults, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, PTSD, and Bipolar.
I specialize in providing individual counseling for adults, adolescents, children and their families. I have extensive experience working with clients in crisis and assisting with stabilization. My approach is client-centered and individualized to meet my client’s current needs. My goal is to assist clients to reach their potential well being through education, teaching, and modeling skills, wh...
My goal is to create a safe space where together we can explore the expression of your authentic self. It is important to work collaboratively to find the tools that work best for you while I simultaneously meet you where you are at in the healing process. My approach explores core beliefs, trauma, unmet needs, and the shame and fear that holds us back.
Thomas Barlee is a leading provider of online mental health therapy and counseling services in Delaware, dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with expert care and compassion. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and men's issues.
Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My…
I provide individual counseling for those that prefer a more unique approach to therapy. I am empathetic, caring, sarcastic, and curse too much. I will not just nod my head and smile, be prepared, I will call you on your s**t.
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life experiences by using ACT, CBT, and other varied methods in a compassionate and collaborative way. You can expect a personalized plan fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth to navigate your life's unique challenges effectively.
None of us becomes who we are in isolation. We’ll work together in a safe and collaborative environment to set and follow the trajectory toward your own definition of success. I have experience with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and trauma. A specialty of my practice is working with transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and their families.
Difficult experiences impact people in different ways. Whether you are feeling stuck, disconnected, or hesitant as you approach a major life transition, know that you are not alone.
