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.
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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
I am a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience. Way back then, I believe I was born curious. At any given time, I find myself pondering the 'why' of something. This curiosity led me to want to understand why people do the things they do and why they think the things they think. It guided me to a career I love: being a therapist.
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Alternative Access Counseling is committed to making therapy and coaching more accessible for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions, regardless of disability or location. We aim to equip our clients with the tools, resources, and awareness to create their own paths, and to build the courage to take the first steps.
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #130874, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #13462 in California supporting clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Couples, Children and Families, and Addiction and Recovery, through psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted experiential therapy and integration under Jodie NewDelman, PsyD at Essensuate APC; h...
Hello there. I am a compassionate advocate for mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, and substance abuse. I am a member of the world professional association for transgender health (WPATH). I am licensed with the State of Iowa and Nebraska. Through my experience I have worked with teenagers, adults, and couples. My specialty populations include LGBTQIA+, gender and sexuality, stress, anxiety,…
Dr. Segovia is a clinical psychologist who works with youth and adults. She has worked in both individual and group settings with various populations. While Dr. Segovia primarily approaches therapy from a humanistic perspective, she also includes aspects of other therapies, including DBT and ACT, in her work with her clients. She appreciates a collaborative approach to therapy with her clients ...
My name is Laura Fisher-Caudill (she/her), and as a trauma therapist and human, I am excited to get to know you. As a highly sensitive, empathetic person with big emotions, I love helping other empathetic humans heal from past trauma.
RealTalkCT.com provides unwavering mental health support driven by compassion. In challenging times, compassionate guidance yields transformative impacts. We emphasize matching the right clinician with each client, valuing foundational therapist-client relationships.
Better Minds Counseling & Services aims to empower you, the individual, to take charge of your mental health and well-being by providing mental health therapy and services that are personalized to your unique needs and goals. We strive to enable you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Ginn Counseling, LLC, provides virtual therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and all of Pennsylvania. Click here to meet our therapist, Leon Ginn, MSPC, LPC.
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