Transgender Therapists in Cotati, CA
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Dr. Lacey Lynn Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, CDS, C-PD, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Cotati, CA 94931
Welcome! I recently completed my PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, meaning I have a more in-depth understanding of the intersection between the mental health and criminal justice systems - this does not make me a clinical psychologist. I have also been recently certified as a Certified Personality Disorder Provider (C-PD). My primary therapeutic modality is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which has been empirically proven to help individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, intense mood fluctuations, unstable relationships, poor emotion regulation capabilities, and frequent impulsive & risk-taking behaviors.
Welcome! I recently completed my PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, meaning I have a more in-depth understanding of the intersection between the mental health and criminal justice systems - this does not make me a clinical psychologist. I have also been recently certified as a Certified Personality Disorder Provider (C-PD). My primary therapeutic modality is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which has been empirically proven to help individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, intense mood fluctuations, unstable relationships, poor emotion regulation capabilities, and frequent impulsive & risk-taking behaviors.
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Practice areas include: diagnostics and understanding of complex issues including mood and thought disorders, trauma, substance abuse, marital and family struggles, phase of life challenges and aging & cognitive decline. Specialty work offered for identity-based communities. Practice limited to telehealth/online sessions only.
Practice areas include: diagnostics and understanding of complex issues including mood and thought disorders, trauma, substance abuse, marital and family struggles, phase of life challenges and aging & cognitive decline. Specialty work offered for identity-based communities. Practice limited to telehealth/online sessions only.
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Dianna L. Grayer, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cotati, CA 94931 (Online Only)
Do you feel you are not living authentically? Do you want to find your true self so that you can be fully present in your life and meet your goals and dreams? You will learn how to connect with yourself by learning creative ways for expression, removing obstacles, facing your fears, grieving, and ultimately finding your voice. My compassionate, direct, and humorous approach will help you feel safe as well as embraced and supported.
Do you feel you are not living authentically? Do you want to find your true self so that you can be fully present in your life and meet your goals and dreams? You will learn how to connect with yourself by learning creative ways for expression, removing obstacles, facing your fears, grieving, and ultimately finding your voice. My compassionate, direct, and humorous approach will help you feel safe as well as embraced and supported.
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Nina S. Gorbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cotati, CA 94931 (Online Only)
For more than 30 years I have worked with children, teens and adults dealing with grief and loss. We focus on your objectives, values and goals as you move from pain to new possibilities. Everyone has strengths on which to build, the capacity to grow, heal and choose the life they long for in their own way. Your personal experience will be listened to and deeply respected. Through my rich background in counseling, education and the arts I am able to offer practical tools to help you connect with your unique gifts, deepen your sense of self-worth and support you in creating happy, fulfilling relationships in your world.
For more than 30 years I have worked with children, teens and adults dealing with grief and loss. We focus on your objectives, values and goals as you move from pain to new possibilities. Everyone has strengths on which to build, the capacity to grow, heal and choose the life they long for in their own way. Your personal experience will be listened to and deeply respected. Through my rich background in counseling, education and the arts I am able to offer practical tools to help you connect with your unique gifts, deepen your sense of self-worth and support you in creating happy, fulfilling relationships in your world.
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Patrick Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I provide transgender affirming care.
I help clients explore their sense of self and help them feel empowered to be their authentic selves in the world, whatever that might be. I help people explore the types of relationships they want and how to equitably negotiate with their partners. I help people explore sex and romantic attraction including polyamory. I also work with clients into BDSM and kink. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community relating life expression, diversity, nonconformity, HIV/AIDS, and more.
I provide transgender affirming care.
I help clients explore their sense of self and help them feel empowered to be their authentic selves in the world, whatever that might be. I help people explore the types of relationships they want and how to equitably negotiate with their partners. I help people explore sex and romantic attraction including polyamory. I also work with clients into BDSM and kink. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community relating life expression, diversity, nonconformity, HIV/AIDS, and more.
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This human journey is dynamic and asks so much of us at times. Many of us find ourselves struggling internally or in our relationships and it is these moments that I am here for you. Like most of us, I imagine you want freedom from inner oppressive paradigms, an ability to cultivate and utilize resources that help you navigate swift currents or unknown terrain, and perhaps above all to be deeply understood.
This human journey is dynamic and asks so much of us at times. Many of us find ourselves struggling internally or in our relationships and it is these moments that I am here for you. Like most of us, I imagine you want freedom from inner oppressive paradigms, an ability to cultivate and utilize resources that help you navigate swift currents or unknown terrain, and perhaps above all to be deeply understood.
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Erin Clinton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I enter the therapeutic space with curiosity, compassion, and non-judgment, and without preconceived notions of who you are or what you would like to gain from therapy. I practice cultural humility and open-mindedness, and truly believe that every individual is unique and holds authority over their own identity and story. I welcome ALL people to my practice. My goal is to build a safe space with you that allows me to meet you where you are, and at the same time challenge you to take hold of opportunities for growth when you are ready.
I enter the therapeutic space with curiosity, compassion, and non-judgment, and without preconceived notions of who you are or what you would like to gain from therapy. I practice cultural humility and open-mindedness, and truly believe that every individual is unique and holds authority over their own identity and story. I welcome ALL people to my practice. My goal is to build a safe space with you that allows me to meet you where you are, and at the same time challenge you to take hold of opportunities for growth when you are ready.
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Garet Waterhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
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My passion is helping people heal from trauma and culturally limiting beliefs so they can connect to a loving universe and be their authentic selves. Do you feel something is lacking in your life? Do you feel like you’re not able to be your authentic self in the world? Often in our busy lives we forget the spiritual connection. Tapping into our intuition and our higher selves can bring wisdom for our professional and personal lives and help with physical and emotional healing.
My passion is helping people heal from trauma and culturally limiting beliefs so they can connect to a loving universe and be their authentic selves. Do you feel something is lacking in your life? Do you feel like you’re not able to be your authentic self in the world? Often in our busy lives we forget the spiritual connection. Tapping into our intuition and our higher selves can bring wisdom for our professional and personal lives and help with physical and emotional healing.
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Benjamin John Gustin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94926
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
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Christina Ingenito Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Mary Oliver tells us "You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." The current focus of my practice is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy & psychedelic integration services. I am accepting new clients only for this work. I also facilitate psilocybin trainings for death doulas and hospice workers through the Diaspora Psychedelic Society in Jamaica. I facilitate medicine retreats outside of the United States where this work is legal. I work at the intersection of mystery, social justice, empowerment, and vulnerability.
Mary Oliver tells us "You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." The current focus of my practice is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy & psychedelic integration services. I am accepting new clients only for this work. I also facilitate psilocybin trainings for death doulas and hospice workers through the Diaspora Psychedelic Society in Jamaica. I facilitate medicine retreats outside of the United States where this work is legal. I work at the intersection of mystery, social justice, empowerment, and vulnerability.
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SOS Community Counseling Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
SOS is a non-profit counseling agency that provides affordable therapy services to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay. We offer individual therapy for adults, teens and children, couples counseling, and families at our Community Counseling Clinics in Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Rohnert Park. We have a diverse team of pre-licensed therapists who bring a variety of clinical specialties to our clinics.
SOS is a non-profit counseling agency that provides affordable therapy services to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay. We offer individual therapy for adults, teens and children, couples counseling, and families at our Community Counseling Clinics in Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Rohnert Park. We have a diverse team of pre-licensed therapists who bring a variety of clinical specialties to our clinics.
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Bria Howard-Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Waitlist for new clients
Life has its ups and downs, and I believe that we can all benefit from a non-judgmental space for slowing down, reflection, another perspective and a partner for brainstorming solutions. Perhaps you are going through a transition, experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or loss? Perhaps you are looking to improve or strengthen your relationship with your child or another family member? Perhaps you have concerns about your child's mood or behavior?
Life has its ups and downs, and I believe that we can all benefit from a non-judgmental space for slowing down, reflection, another perspective and a partner for brainstorming solutions. Perhaps you are going through a transition, experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or loss? Perhaps you are looking to improve or strengthen your relationship with your child or another family member? Perhaps you have concerns about your child's mood or behavior?
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Marilisa 'mari' Lokna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone who wants to do the work, and is active in their own healing. At times, insight & realizations may flow freely, whereas, other times, the journey is more introspective & contemplative. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or if you're well-seasoned and consider yourself "therapized", I see all types of people. One approach I enjoy is teaching clients emotional embodiment, which develops your ability to recognize your emotions and the impact they have on you, so you are able to tend to your feelings constructively, and/or communicate your needs more effectively with those around you.
My ideal client is someone who wants to do the work, and is active in their own healing. At times, insight & realizations may flow freely, whereas, other times, the journey is more introspective & contemplative. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or if you're well-seasoned and consider yourself "therapized", I see all types of people. One approach I enjoy is teaching clients emotional embodiment, which develops your ability to recognize your emotions and the impact they have on you, so you are able to tend to your feelings constructively, and/or communicate your needs more effectively with those around you.
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Patricia (Pat) T Hromalik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Are you having struggles in your relationships? Or having trouble coping with stress or changes in your life? Perhaps you have suffered a loss or are struggling to come to terms with a past trauma? I have many years of work and life experience that inform my counseling work, especially in helping people manage conflict, deal with stress effectively, manage life transitions, and work on relationships. I understand the challenges of relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career and job issues, grief and loss, illness, divorce, abuse, trauma, suicide, depression and anxiety and self-esteem.
Are you having struggles in your relationships? Or having trouble coping with stress or changes in your life? Perhaps you have suffered a loss or are struggling to come to terms with a past trauma? I have many years of work and life experience that inform my counseling work, especially in helping people manage conflict, deal with stress effectively, manage life transitions, and work on relationships. I understand the challenges of relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career and job issues, grief and loss, illness, divorce, abuse, trauma, suicide, depression and anxiety and self-esteem.
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Kimi Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94926
Do you often feel like something is holding you back from your fullest potential? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns that don’t serve you? Do you want to have a better relationship with yourself? In my therapy practice, we will feel into these questions as well as look at and build on practical ways to work with life’s many challenges. Through mindful inquiry, curiosity and kind humor, we’ll together create a space that is safe and expansive, that will allow you to find yourself in new and exciting ways.
Do you often feel like something is holding you back from your fullest potential? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns that don’t serve you? Do you want to have a better relationship with yourself? In my therapy practice, we will feel into these questions as well as look at and build on practical ways to work with life’s many challenges. Through mindful inquiry, curiosity and kind humor, we’ll together create a space that is safe and expansive, that will allow you to find yourself in new and exciting ways.
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The bumper sticker on my car says DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. This statement sums up one of the most important wishes that I have for my clients and supports the work that we will do together. It is my opinion that our beliefs about ourselves and the world are our most powerful tools for change (for good or ill) that we have. At your own pace, we will explore the ways that your beliefs affect your thoughts and feelings, and work toward your goals, both great and small.
The bumper sticker on my car says DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. This statement sums up one of the most important wishes that I have for my clients and supports the work that we will do together. It is my opinion that our beliefs about ourselves and the world are our most powerful tools for change (for good or ill) that we have. At your own pace, we will explore the ways that your beliefs affect your thoughts and feelings, and work toward your goals, both great and small.
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Erica C. Formway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I think therapy has a lot to do with the "art of conversation" and how we relate to one another. My goal as your clinician will be to hear you, understand the world you live in and support your efforts to improve your sense of self, life-functioning skills and overall happiness. I use acceptance, empathy and compassion with my clients, emphasizing how their current strengths can support them when facing difficulties and challenges in their lives. I encourage my clients to be the experts in the room and work to support, guide and aid them toward happier and healthier lives.
I think therapy has a lot to do with the "art of conversation" and how we relate to one another. My goal as your clinician will be to hear you, understand the world you live in and support your efforts to improve your sense of self, life-functioning skills and overall happiness. I use acceptance, empathy and compassion with my clients, emphasizing how their current strengths can support them when facing difficulties and challenges in their lives. I encourage my clients to be the experts in the room and work to support, guide and aid them toward happier and healthier lives.
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Tara Leilani Metcalf-Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, RDT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I am an empathetic creative arts mental health counselor, with experience in high need areas working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders. I utilize a trauma-informed flexible model in individual, couple/relationship, and family sessions. Although I am completely comfortable with a "talk only" approach to therapy, I also value and gently offer options from exercises in theatre, dance. mindfulness practices, and diverse ability-informed movement. My primary experience has been working with adults and families with anxiety, depression, substance-use disorders, and challenges related to life transitions.
I am an empathetic creative arts mental health counselor, with experience in high need areas working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders. I utilize a trauma-informed flexible model in individual, couple/relationship, and family sessions. Although I am completely comfortable with a "talk only" approach to therapy, I also value and gently offer options from exercises in theatre, dance. mindfulness practices, and diverse ability-informed movement. My primary experience has been working with adults and families with anxiety, depression, substance-use disorders, and challenges related to life transitions.
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We all have the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Difficult challenges may keep us from reaching that potential though, and we can find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering. I offer individual psychotherapy and neurofeedback with a focus on the alleviation of symptoms through inner transformation. With close attention to the unresolved emotional pain and nervous system dysregulation that drive symptoms, I help clients find resilience within the difficulties they face. I draw from time-tested and evidence-based approaches suited to each client's unique needs.
We all have the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Difficult challenges may keep us from reaching that potential though, and we can find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering. I offer individual psychotherapy and neurofeedback with a focus on the alleviation of symptoms through inner transformation. With close attention to the unresolved emotional pain and nervous system dysregulation that drive symptoms, I help clients find resilience within the difficulties they face. I draw from time-tested and evidence-based approaches suited to each client's unique needs.
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.