Transgender Therapists in Loomis, CA
I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to reach our full potential; that "self-actualization is growth-motivated rather than deficiency-motivated". It is our life experiences and toxic interactions with others that often prevent us from realizing this potential on our own.
Although I was trained psychodynamically, my approach is integrative and driven by the needs of the individual client. I practice in a warm, relational, and collaborative manner.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults and couples. I help clients identify what is holding them back from effecting positive change. I help clients be more mindful and less fearful, thereby allowing them to attain more meaningful healthy relationships.
I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to reach our full potential; that "self-actualization is growth-motivated rather than deficiency-motivated". It is our life experiences and toxic interactions with others that often prevent us from realizing this potential on our own.
Although I was trained psychodynamically, my approach is integrative and driven by the needs of the individual client. I practice in a warm, relational, and collaborative manner.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults and couples. I help clients identify what is holding them back from effecting positive change. I help clients be more mindful and less fearful, thereby allowing them to attain more meaningful healthy relationships.
Lisa Salas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650 (Online Only)
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, as if you're carrying an invisible burden no one else can see. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or trauma, these struggles can make you feel like you're on this journey alone. But you don’t have to be. Together, we’ll work to ease your emotional pain, build resilience, and help you reclaim your strength and identity. Each session will be tailored to your unique needs—from self-esteem and communication to managing stress and relationships—guiding you toward lasting, positive change and a more fulfilling life.
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, as if you're carrying an invisible burden no one else can see. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or trauma, these struggles can make you feel like you're on this journey alone. But you don’t have to be. Together, we’ll work to ease your emotional pain, build resilience, and help you reclaim your strength and identity. Each session will be tailored to your unique needs—from self-esteem and communication to managing stress and relationships—guiding you toward lasting, positive change and a more fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
Yes...therapy can help you: Be like the teens, who finally feel fully understood. Or the adults, who really need an attentive guide during a mid-life crisis. Or be like the ones who just got off-track in life, but were able to get refocused on their path. Or the folks with personal trauma who dive deeper with Brainspotting. Or be like those who use Art Therapy or SandTray Therapy to express themselves and thus, grow a level of self-respect that everyone can see, and appreciate. Let’s create a therapeutic space full of TRUST so that you can safely heal. My work begins with some assessment and some emotional first aide, and then...
Yes...therapy can help you: Be like the teens, who finally feel fully understood. Or the adults, who really need an attentive guide during a mid-life crisis. Or be like the ones who just got off-track in life, but were able to get refocused on their path. Or the folks with personal trauma who dive deeper with Brainspotting. Or be like those who use Art Therapy or SandTray Therapy to express themselves and thus, grow a level of self-respect that everyone can see, and appreciate. Let’s create a therapeutic space full of TRUST so that you can safely heal. My work begins with some assessment and some emotional first aide, and then...
Kathleen Wasielewski (Formerly Saenz)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650
Do you feel like something needs to change? Are you concerned about your child’s adjustment or development? Are you an exhausted and overwhelmed caregiver? Is parenthood not what you imagined? If you answered yes to any of those questions then let’s talk! I work with children, mothers, primary caregivers and older adults. If you are someone that feels like something is just not right and you are motivated to want more for yourself and/or your family, we can work together to get you to a better place in life. Change is not always easy but it is a constant. Let's get you some tools to take the sting out of life challenges.
Do you feel like something needs to change? Are you concerned about your child’s adjustment or development? Are you an exhausted and overwhelmed caregiver? Is parenthood not what you imagined? If you answered yes to any of those questions then let’s talk! I work with children, mothers, primary caregivers and older adults. If you are someone that feels like something is just not right and you are motivated to want more for yourself and/or your family, we can work together to get you to a better place in life. Change is not always easy but it is a constant. Let's get you some tools to take the sting out of life challenges.
Ready to make a change? Start here. I have been working in mental health for more than 10 years. If you are facing a challenging situation or difficult life transition, I am here to help you navigate your growth. Life throws us curveballs; it is easy to become overwhelmed. During these times it helps to have someone with you.
Ready to make a change? Start here. I have been working in mental health for more than 10 years. If you are facing a challenging situation or difficult life transition, I am here to help you navigate your growth. Life throws us curveballs; it is easy to become overwhelmed. During these times it helps to have someone with you.
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Lori T Pranger
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
I used this extensively during my time at the Gender Health Center, where I learned to provide effective and sensitive care for the transgender/gnc community and the LGBT community.
Thank you for taking this first step to care for yourself. While it's hard to seek help, it can change your life. Many individuals have been socialized to believe that they are the reason for all of their difficulties in life. I focus on how the problem is impacting your life and on how you can rediscover your strengths to create an alternative approach to your life, so the problem no longer defines your life. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and gender dysphoria, and have worked with individuals who identity as transgender or gender nonconforming and the LGBT community.
I used this extensively during my time at the Gender Health Center, where I learned to provide effective and sensitive care for the transgender/gnc community and the LGBT community.
Thank you for taking this first step to care for yourself. While it's hard to seek help, it can change your life. Many individuals have been socialized to believe that they are the reason for all of their difficulties in life. I focus on how the problem is impacting your life and on how you can rediscover your strengths to create an alternative approach to your life, so the problem no longer defines your life. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and gender dysphoria, and have worked with individuals who identity as transgender or gender nonconforming and the LGBT community.
I am passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, specifically those within the transgender community.
Hello, my name is Ashley Damo. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they work toward their personal goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy while working with adolescents and adults seeking therapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, family issues, and relationship difficulties. I also use Affirmative Therapy to address specific needs of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
I am passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, specifically those within the transgender community.
Hello, my name is Ashley Damo. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they work toward their personal goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy while working with adolescents and adults seeking therapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, family issues, and relationship difficulties. I also use Affirmative Therapy to address specific needs of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
Are you looking for a therapist you can really feel comfortable with? Someone you feel really gets you and you can open up to? I may just be the right therapist for you! Studies show that one of the most healing factor of successful therapy is the relationship between you and your therapist. I am very open, genuine, and real with my clients, and people often comment on feeling that I am very approachable. I really try to be an actual real person in the room and strive to make meaningful, positive connections with my clients.
Are you looking for a therapist you can really feel comfortable with? Someone you feel really gets you and you can open up to? I may just be the right therapist for you! Studies show that one of the most healing factor of successful therapy is the relationship between you and your therapist. I am very open, genuine, and real with my clients, and people often comment on feeling that I am very approachable. I really try to be an actual real person in the room and strive to make meaningful, positive connections with my clients.
Guneet Kaur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678 (Online Only)
For me, participating in therapy means being captain of your team and taking responsibility for your wellness. Therapy involves hard work, vulnerability, and curiosity which blossoms from a safe space created by both of us. My role as a therapist is to be a team player as you move forward. I will offer compassion, concrete tools, and (sometimes) humor to support you in taking on the captain role. As captain, your job is to practice skills with curiosity and continuously commit to the hard work of being boldly you. That work continues beyond therapy as well. All of you are welcome on the journey forward.
For me, participating in therapy means being captain of your team and taking responsibility for your wellness. Therapy involves hard work, vulnerability, and curiosity which blossoms from a safe space created by both of us. My role as a therapist is to be a team player as you move forward. I will offer compassion, concrete tools, and (sometimes) humor to support you in taking on the captain role. As captain, your job is to practice skills with curiosity and continuously commit to the hard work of being boldly you. That work continues beyond therapy as well. All of you are welcome on the journey forward.
Let's talk about your story. We are surrounded by stories about ourselves, our cultures, and communities. I help trans, queer, and POC people explore the stories that compose our lived experiences of anxiety, depression, gender, immigration, and race. Together, we'll work towards unpacking generational trauma to fortify your mental wellness, communication, boundaries, and intentional living. More about me: I am a queer, transmasculine, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant that has a green thumb and understands food to be a primary love language.
Let's talk about your story. We are surrounded by stories about ourselves, our cultures, and communities. I help trans, queer, and POC people explore the stories that compose our lived experiences of anxiety, depression, gender, immigration, and race. Together, we'll work towards unpacking generational trauma to fortify your mental wellness, communication, boundaries, and intentional living. More about me: I am a queer, transmasculine, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant that has a green thumb and understands food to be a primary love language.
Jenna Ghazanfari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Do you find yourself taking care of everyone else's needs rather than your own? Do you often feel self-conscious, judge yourself harshly, and worry about making mistakes? Are you struggling with anxiety or insomnia? Many of us had experiences in childhood that made us feel that we weren’t good enough or that we had to be perfect in order to be loved. These beliefs are so ingrained in us that we often aren’t even aware that they exist, but they affect how we see ourselves, how we see the world, and how we relate to others. The good news is that these beliefs CAN be changed.
Do you find yourself taking care of everyone else's needs rather than your own? Do you often feel self-conscious, judge yourself harshly, and worry about making mistakes? Are you struggling with anxiety or insomnia? Many of us had experiences in childhood that made us feel that we weren’t good enough or that we had to be perfect in order to be loved. These beliefs are so ingrained in us that we often aren’t even aware that they exist, but they affect how we see ourselves, how we see the world, and how we relate to others. The good news is that these beliefs CAN be changed.
Hello fellow community members. I'm so happy to see that you’re taking the time to reinvest in your most important and valuable asset, you! I offer in person and telehealth therapy to individuals and couples throughout California while based out of Davis focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and grief. My practice includes a tailored approach using brief and long-term therapy using trauma informed care EFT, ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Hello fellow community members. I'm so happy to see that you’re taking the time to reinvest in your most important and valuable asset, you! I offer in person and telehealth therapy to individuals and couples throughout California while based out of Davis focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and grief. My practice includes a tailored approach using brief and long-term therapy using trauma informed care EFT, ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Whatever is going on, I'm glad you're here. If you find yourself struggling under the influence of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationship struggles, or life transitions and are ready to make changes in your life but aren’t sure how to move forward, I’m here to help. I firmly believe that every person (and relationship) is unique and inherently valuable. Please know that you are not the problem. The problem is the problem.
Whatever is going on, I'm glad you're here. If you find yourself struggling under the influence of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationship struggles, or life transitions and are ready to make changes in your life but aren’t sure how to move forward, I’m here to help. I firmly believe that every person (and relationship) is unique and inherently valuable. Please know that you are not the problem. The problem is the problem.
Telehealth of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630 (Online Only)
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
Andy Price
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Does life feel overwhelming right now? Do you find yourself trying to live up to expectations that just don’t fit? You may feel stuck, burdened by parts of yourself that demand conformity, leaving little room for your authentic self. Therapy can help you reconnect with your inner sense of self. Through an approach informed by internal family systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, I support individuals and couples who are navigating PTSD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration & relationship challenges. I strive to provide a personalized therapeutic experience that truly resonates with you
Does life feel overwhelming right now? Do you find yourself trying to live up to expectations that just don’t fit? You may feel stuck, burdened by parts of yourself that demand conformity, leaving little room for your authentic self. Therapy can help you reconnect with your inner sense of self. Through an approach informed by internal family systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, I support individuals and couples who are navigating PTSD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration & relationship challenges. I strive to provide a personalized therapeutic experience that truly resonates with you
When you've been walking along in life, doing the best you can, and it seems your best is never good enough. You're either letting yourself down or disappointing someone you care about. Regardless, the things around you just aren't going like they're supposed to. There's a statement that goes "not bad enough to leave, and not good enough to stay." Life isn't horrible and it's not great, it's just meh. And you're getting kind of tired of meh.
When you've been walking along in life, doing the best you can, and it seems your best is never good enough. You're either letting yourself down or disappointing someone you care about. Regardless, the things around you just aren't going like they're supposed to. There's a statement that goes "not bad enough to leave, and not good enough to stay." Life isn't horrible and it's not great, it's just meh. And you're getting kind of tired of meh.
Are you struggling with this journey we call life and need a little bit of assistance? Or maybe you just want to gain an edge in life with increased performance? Does your teens brain need a reboot? Are they struggling with school, chores, rules, relationships, thoughts and feelings? We all have times where we could use an extra set of eyes and ears that provide empathy, compassion, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental environment where we are able to feel valued and respected. That's where someone like myself can be very helpful while also providing tools and guidance to improve one's journey.
Are you struggling with this journey we call life and need a little bit of assistance? Or maybe you just want to gain an edge in life with increased performance? Does your teens brain need a reboot? Are they struggling with school, chores, rules, relationships, thoughts and feelings? We all have times where we could use an extra set of eyes and ears that provide empathy, compassion, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental environment where we are able to feel valued and respected. That's where someone like myself can be very helpful while also providing tools and guidance to improve one's journey.
Caroline S Rains
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603 (Online Only)
Life gets complicated. Sometimes it helps to work with a trained professional to help put things in perspective. Struggle is part of life, but it doesn’t have to define us. It has been my great joy to help clients work towards a place of empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.
Life gets complicated. Sometimes it helps to work with a trained professional to help put things in perspective. Struggle is part of life, but it doesn’t have to define us. It has been my great joy to help clients work towards a place of empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.
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Transgender Therapists
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.