Transgender Therapists in Arvada, CO
My passion extends to supporting Transgender adults along with their family members and friends.
Being identified as Autistic later in life, I have deep personal and professional insights into the challenges of living beyond conventional societal norms. My experiences, especially those gained while supporting my queer, Trans, Autistic daughter, have greatly influenced my understanding of neurodiversity and gender diversity. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, exhausted from pretending to fit in, lost in not knowing who you are anymore, or suffocated by 'normal' expectations, you're not alone. Here, you'll find a compassionate space where your experiences are genuinely heard and validated.
My passion extends to supporting Transgender adults along with their family members and friends.
Being identified as Autistic later in life, I have deep personal and professional insights into the challenges of living beyond conventional societal norms. My experiences, especially those gained while supporting my queer, Trans, Autistic daughter, have greatly influenced my understanding of neurodiversity and gender diversity. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, exhausted from pretending to fit in, lost in not knowing who you are anymore, or suffocated by 'normal' expectations, you're not alone. Here, you'll find a compassionate space where your experiences are genuinely heard and validated.
Assessing Alternatives Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFI
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
Trauma, by definition, is "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience." Everyone has experienced a traumatic experience at some point. Sometimes we can process those experiences and carry on with our lives without any problem. Sometimes those experiences cause us to feel stuck, have increased anxiety, and irritability, have nightmares and be easily triggered. -It doesn't have to stay that way.- New Foundation Counseling provides trauma-focused therapy to all, regardless of age, gender, race, political or spiritual affiliation. Everyone is welcome. We specialize in working with pre-teens/teens and the LGBTQ+ community/allies..
Trauma, by definition, is "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience." Everyone has experienced a traumatic experience at some point. Sometimes we can process those experiences and carry on with our lives without any problem. Sometimes those experiences cause us to feel stuck, have increased anxiety, and irritability, have nightmares and be easily triggered. -It doesn't have to stay that way.- New Foundation Counseling provides trauma-focused therapy to all, regardless of age, gender, race, political or spiritual affiliation. Everyone is welcome. We specialize in working with pre-teens/teens and the LGBTQ+ community/allies..
I am eager for the opportunity to help you create the change you wish to see in your life. I have assisted many clients with setting new life goals, creating healthy boundaries, build coping skills,provide deep insight, self-awareness and reflection. I want to be your next big support system, I want all my clients to look back ten years from now and remember how my therapeutic services greatly impacted the quality of their lives!! The goal of my services is to provide a non-judgemental, empathetic and safe environment for my clients and assist clients with anything that may be troubling them.
I am eager for the opportunity to help you create the change you wish to see in your life. I have assisted many clients with setting new life goals, creating healthy boundaries, build coping skills,provide deep insight, self-awareness and reflection. I want to be your next big support system, I want all my clients to look back ten years from now and remember how my therapeutic services greatly impacted the quality of their lives!! The goal of my services is to provide a non-judgemental, empathetic and safe environment for my clients and assist clients with anything that may be troubling them.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control when your best efforts to manage are not enough. Sometimes emotions like anger, anxiety, or depression are too intense, making it hard to deal with even the day to day. Sometimes, your support system is not able to meet your needs or perhaps an issue is so impactful it requires expertise to successfully address it. There is support for these tough times. Whether skills and strategies need bolstering or deep hurts healed, you do not have to face this alone.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control when your best efforts to manage are not enough. Sometimes emotions like anger, anxiety, or depression are too intense, making it hard to deal with even the day to day. Sometimes, your support system is not able to meet your needs or perhaps an issue is so impactful it requires expertise to successfully address it. There is support for these tough times. Whether skills and strategies need bolstering or deep hurts healed, you do not have to face this alone.
Initially an engineer, I realized through a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and growth my true passion and skill was for helping people heal, giving hope, and creating change. This led me to pursue a Masters in Counseling through the CACREP-accredited counseling program at Denver Seminary. I believe the essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am passionate about authentic relationships, with yourself and others.
Initially an engineer, I realized through a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and growth my true passion and skill was for helping people heal, giving hope, and creating change. This led me to pursue a Masters in Counseling through the CACREP-accredited counseling program at Denver Seminary. I believe the essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am passionate about authentic relationships, with yourself and others.
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, or trauma issues? I offer a safe, inclusive space for kids, adults, and families that is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and genuine connection. I have a deep passion for working with individuals, kids, and families and I utilize an approach that is unique to your needs as I believe no two clients are the same. In our work together, I will ensure that you feel seen, listened to, and supported, as I know therapy can be a difficult and somewhat intimidating journey!
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, or trauma issues? I offer a safe, inclusive space for kids, adults, and families that is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and genuine connection. I have a deep passion for working with individuals, kids, and families and I utilize an approach that is unique to your needs as I believe no two clients are the same. In our work together, I will ensure that you feel seen, listened to, and supported, as I know therapy can be a difficult and somewhat intimidating journey!
As a licensed clinical social worker with clinical experience in healthcare and with family systems, I have chosen to direct my practice towards folks with chronic disease and people who are close to them as I believe these populations often do not receive enough support around their experiences.
As a licensed clinical social worker with clinical experience in healthcare and with family systems, I have chosen to direct my practice towards folks with chronic disease and people who are close to them as I believe these populations often do not receive enough support around their experiences.
I enjoy working with and supporting people who are on their paths towards self-discovery, personal growth, and self-love. I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients, working together to identify individual needs, challenges, and areas for growth and exploration. I focus on creating a safe and non-judgemental space to promote curiosity and openness. With experience working in many levels of care, and having gained insight through my own personal experiences, I am able to approach my clients with understanding and knowledge.
I enjoy working with and supporting people who are on their paths towards self-discovery, personal growth, and self-love. I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients, working together to identify individual needs, challenges, and areas for growth and exploration. I focus on creating a safe and non-judgemental space to promote curiosity and openness. With experience working in many levels of care, and having gained insight through my own personal experiences, I am able to approach my clients with understanding and knowledge.
Kariana Jude
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80003
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link! Hi there, I’m Kariana! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). I graduated in 2020 with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marshall University. I continued my education and moved to Denver to get my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. During my education I learned that I wanted to create a safe and welcoming space for folks to allow themselves to grow, explore, and accept themselves.I specialize working with the queer community, trauma, life transitions, sexuality, gender, career counseling, anxiety, and depression.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link! Hi there, I’m Kariana! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). I graduated in 2020 with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marshall University. I continued my education and moved to Denver to get my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. During my education I learned that I wanted to create a safe and welcoming space for folks to allow themselves to grow, explore, and accept themselves.I specialize working with the queer community, trauma, life transitions, sexuality, gender, career counseling, anxiety, and depression.
The world can be a harsh place for someone who doesn’t fit the mold of the majority or adhere to the dominant cultural narrative because it doesn’t fit who they are inside. This struggle can leave you feeling depressed, anxious, and hopeless. I create a supportive therapeutic space to help you unpack your emotions, process struggles, and voice the impacts you have felt from living in a society that can be un-accepting, oppressive, and even abusive. I can help you develop safety from within, healthy coping tools, and brainstorm ways of connecting with community so you can live a fully authentic life.
The world can be a harsh place for someone who doesn’t fit the mold of the majority or adhere to the dominant cultural narrative because it doesn’t fit who they are inside. This struggle can leave you feeling depressed, anxious, and hopeless. I create a supportive therapeutic space to help you unpack your emotions, process struggles, and voice the impacts you have felt from living in a society that can be un-accepting, oppressive, and even abusive. I can help you develop safety from within, healthy coping tools, and brainstorm ways of connecting with community so you can live a fully authentic life.
Allison L. McCue-Napoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Dealing with trauma and past hurts, struggling with work, relationships, or addiction, managing depression & anxiety or to better understand one's gender identity or sexuality - it isn't easy to address any of these things. I see therapy as a safe, judgment-free, shame-free, and confidential space, where you are free to vent, confide, cry, discuss, imagine, find strength, and be empowered. Most importantly, therapy is a place for hope to come alive, to learn new coping skills, to achieve personal growth, and to discover you are strong, valuable, and greater than any struggle you might have. Change is possible!
Dealing with trauma and past hurts, struggling with work, relationships, or addiction, managing depression & anxiety or to better understand one's gender identity or sexuality - it isn't easy to address any of these things. I see therapy as a safe, judgment-free, shame-free, and confidential space, where you are free to vent, confide, cry, discuss, imagine, find strength, and be empowered. Most importantly, therapy is a place for hope to come alive, to learn new coping skills, to achieve personal growth, and to discover you are strong, valuable, and greater than any struggle you might have. Change is possible!
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By now you may feel like you've tried everything. Perhaps your home has become a battleground, filled with fights that repeat over and over without any progress. Maybe you feel like you have hit a wall with your partner and aren’t sure how to move forward, or maybe you feel stuck, watching from the sidelines as your child navigates the many challenges of adolescence. Taking action can help resolve these feelings of helplessness and taking the initiative to seek treatment is the first step forward. If you or your child is struggling to live a fulfilling life—or even struggling to make it through the day—it’s time to seek help.
By now you may feel like you've tried everything. Perhaps your home has become a battleground, filled with fights that repeat over and over without any progress. Maybe you feel like you have hit a wall with your partner and aren’t sure how to move forward, or maybe you feel stuck, watching from the sidelines as your child navigates the many challenges of adolescence. Taking action can help resolve these feelings of helplessness and taking the initiative to seek treatment is the first step forward. If you or your child is struggling to live a fulfilling life—or even struggling to make it through the day—it’s time to seek help.
Assessing Alternatives Counseling is a trauma-focused therapy practice. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We accept and welcome people from all walks of life...pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults! We have 2 locations: Arvada and Lakewood Check out our website: www.assessingalternatives.com
Assessing Alternatives Counseling is a trauma-focused therapy practice. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We accept and welcome people from all walks of life...pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults! We have 2 locations: Arvada and Lakewood Check out our website: www.assessingalternatives.com
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80005
Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.
Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.
Marisa Kling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
Not accepting new clients
Marisa (she/her) is a trauma-informed therapist who enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling to navigate depression, anxiety, identity, life transitions, and their relationships with others. Marisa has experience working with queer and trans+ youth, non-monogomous individuals, and those in the kink, poly, and sex-work communities. Marisa believes that all people deserve collaborative care and strives to create a warm, non-judgemental environment where people can come as they are and receive affirming support.
Marisa (she/her) is a trauma-informed therapist who enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling to navigate depression, anxiety, identity, life transitions, and their relationships with others. Marisa has experience working with queer and trans+ youth, non-monogomous individuals, and those in the kink, poly, and sex-work communities. Marisa believes that all people deserve collaborative care and strives to create a warm, non-judgemental environment where people can come as they are and receive affirming support.
AVOS Counseling Center and Training Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Our badass team helps clients reclaim the joy in their relationships, schooling and careers and go from struggling to thriving. Our clients go from faking their way and just getting through the day to becoming the shining authentic beings they are meant to be. Perhaps you have survived, now it is time to shine. We have an amazing team of folks ranging from clinical interns to senior therapists, but we all specialize in helping clients dive deep and share tools that allow clients to sustain measurable and meaningful change. Most of our team also accepts Medicaid.
Our badass team helps clients reclaim the joy in their relationships, schooling and careers and go from struggling to thriving. Our clients go from faking their way and just getting through the day to becoming the shining authentic beings they are meant to be. Perhaps you have survived, now it is time to shine. We have an amazing team of folks ranging from clinical interns to senior therapists, but we all specialize in helping clients dive deep and share tools that allow clients to sustain measurable and meaningful change. Most of our team also accepts Medicaid.
As someone who is compassionate and empathic to those who struggle in life, I hope to give my clients a safe space to disclose their experiences without fear of judgment. I believe people can grow in skills and resiliency from the strength within themselves and lead productive and happy lives. I love working collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their goals, empowering them toward growth and change, and providing a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship.
As someone who is compassionate and empathic to those who struggle in life, I hope to give my clients a safe space to disclose their experiences without fear of judgment. I believe people can grow in skills and resiliency from the strength within themselves and lead productive and happy lives. I love working collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their goals, empowering them toward growth and change, and providing a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Life can be hard, often leaving us feeling bewildered and isolated. It can be scary to begin to open up what might feel unknown, daunting, or overwhelming. Together we can exhale, check in, and gently begin to process and unpack what it is that you are carrying. My hope is that through our work together you can begin to reconnect with your core self and those around you.
Life can be hard, often leaving us feeling bewildered and isolated. It can be scary to begin to open up what might feel unknown, daunting, or overwhelming. Together we can exhale, check in, and gently begin to process and unpack what it is that you are carrying. My hope is that through our work together you can begin to reconnect with your core self and those around you.
We understand the impact of being neurodivergent (autistic, ASD, PDA, ADHD, gifted, 2e, dyslexic, dysgraphic, dyscalculic) in a world built for neurotypicals. Because the world is not designed for neurodivergent people, daily life is often more difficult due to neurological differences that impact communication, executive functioning, sensory regulation, and learning.
We understand the impact of being neurodivergent (autistic, ASD, PDA, ADHD, gifted, 2e, dyslexic, dysgraphic, dyscalculic) in a world built for neurotypicals. Because the world is not designed for neurodivergent people, daily life is often more difficult due to neurological differences that impact communication, executive functioning, sensory regulation, and learning.
I consider myself a compassionate, experienced therapist with a warm presence, adept at creating a safe space for you to express yourself and be heard. I offer eighteen years of experience as a social worker and therapist and have helped hundreds of clients navigate the path through emotional terrain that can sometimes feel overwhelming. My passion is helping individuals and couples figure out and fix what’s NOT working in their lives, so they can move forward into the best that’s still to come.
I consider myself a compassionate, experienced therapist with a warm presence, adept at creating a safe space for you to express yourself and be heard. I offer eighteen years of experience as a social worker and therapist and have helped hundreds of clients navigate the path through emotional terrain that can sometimes feel overwhelming. My passion is helping individuals and couples figure out and fix what’s NOT working in their lives, so they can move forward into the best that’s still to come.
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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.