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
We are truly living in troubled times, globally and personally. Many of us find ourselves fluctuating between feelings of anxiety and/or depression. At 67 years old, I’ve spent nearly half my life – 35 years – as a Marriage and Family Therapist/Psychotherapist. Adding Hypnotherapy to my practice has been a game changer, and that, along with friends, colleagues, and many clients, I’ve learned wa...
I provide therapy, consultation, mentoring, advocacy, education, and coaching services in an affirming and safe online space where clients can ask questions, seek guidance, and access support around gender, sexuality, attraction, relationships, trauma, and mental health. I recognize the benefit of seeking support from someone who can provide support and guidance that take your whole self and yo...
I enjoy working with families, and individuals seeking help with regulating their emotions and shifting destructive patterns that effect either their relationships with others or their own internal relationship with the Self. I include parents in the process of supporting children and teens, offering strategies and new perspectives. I specialize in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I support...
Please note I am not currently accepting new clients at this time. As soon as openings happen, I will update my profile to reflect that. Thank you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education specializing in working with individuals, couples & college students to help with challenges such as managing anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA identity, and/or relationship issue...
Therapists are only wounded survivors with education and training, who seek to help their fellow man to face life's difficulties. It is part of my journey to walk with my clients along their chosen path and offer guidance, support, and acceptance. No one knows the right answer. It is my belief that everyone has within them what they need. The only question that remains is how do they get tapped...
The hardest part about therapy is finding a therapist. My goal is to make this process as easy as possible. As the only multi-licensed counselor in the state of Florida that speaks five languages fluently including English.Spanish, French, Italian and German, I understand that everyone is different, yet goes through similar issues. I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents wit...
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the mental health field in the greater Rochester area for over 15 years. My experience is with youth, adults, and families. I have four primary specialty areas: trauma and resilience, sexuality and gender identity, early adulthood, and lastly, managing anxiety and depression. My work with others is based on an authentic...
Taking the first step to a healthier you does not have to be accomplished alone. I can assist you in your goals and motivation towards a better quality of life. I specialize in energy work, anger management for youth (Ages 12+), LGBTQI issues, parenting, and children/teen/adult anxiety and stress management. I provide individual counseling and couples counseling. Unfortunately, I do NOT accept...
**SPACE AVAILABLE FOR NEW ADVENTURES - EMAIL FOR INFO** I believe the most important element of the therapeutic process is the relationship between myself and those whom I sit with. I respect the courage that honest self-reflection demands and value the priviledge of knowing you. During our time together, I want to hold space for you to explore the lesser known parts of yourself - your wants,...
We all feel stuck sometimes—in old patterns, painful feelings, anxious thoughts, or harsh beliefs about ourselves or other people. Stuckness, struggle and pain may be natural parts of life, but tackling those things alone doesn't have to be. I work with people facing all sorts of challenges—like self esteem, sexuality, depression, anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, gender identity,...
I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist whose work is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to achieving wellness of mind, body and spirit. I utilize a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to create a safe environment in which we can explore how identity factors, personal strengths, experiences and obstacles may influence responses to difficult emotions and events.Through a holist...
Sensitive, soul-searching, overachievers… you are my people! Navigating life’s challenges can be tough, particularly when you are in “push through it” mode and neglecting the parts of your life that help you to thrive. This is when you are most vulnerable to anxiety and depression and most likely to fall out of attunement with your best self. Relationships begin to suffer and sometimes it's har...
I've worked extensively with trauma survivors to help them find healing from their past, and to begin creating a life worth living for themselves in the present. I became a therapist because I wanted to work with clients who had experienced trauma, and while I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, I have worked successfully with clients from numerous backgrounds. I've trained extensively i...
Are you transgender or wondering about your gender identity? You worry about the uncertainty of transitioning. questions. Could I lose my family? Will my friends support me? What about my job? What a relief it would be if others could see you like you see yourself. Some days the stress just feels like too much. You may have questions about what to do next, who to tell, where to get hormone...
I believe that how we interact with others in the present often grew out of lessons learned earlier in life. Sometimes, people use strategies to cope with situations that once made sense but are no longer effective or useful. I also believe that everyone has strengths that can help guide decisions and behaviors in the present. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where we become...
