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
Hey! My goal as your therapist is to support and empower you to focus on your strengths in order to become the best version of yourself possible. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie our unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. I am multi-culturally trained to work with people from diverse backgrounds. I ensure that regardless of sex, race, orientation...
Emily graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2020.
Before graduating and beginning her candidacy, she worked as a Behavioral Health Case Manager at local schools.
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Byte and Associates, LLC in Chickasha, Oklahoma and also sees clients via telehealth on BetterHelp or Doxy.Me.
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