Transgender Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Kristine (Lorefice) Segal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, RP, MS, BA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Not accepting new clients
I work with teens, adults, couples & families with Asperger's Syndrome & Autism Spectrum Disorder. My specialties include ASD gender dysphoria & neurodiverse+neurotypical "mixed" marriages. I also work with neurotypical clients with mental health, relationship, social, gender, sexuality & academic struggles. I received my MSW from Columbia University's School of Social Work & my B.A. from Davidson College. I attended NYC's Asperger Center for Education. I run therapeutic wilderness camps & programs in San Francisco & NYC, working along top experts in ASD. Recently, I worked as a therapist at the Temple Grandin School for 3 years.
I work with teens, adults, couples & families with Asperger's Syndrome & Autism Spectrum Disorder. My specialties include ASD gender dysphoria & neurodiverse+neurotypical "mixed" marriages. I also work with neurotypical clients with mental health, relationship, social, gender, sexuality & academic struggles. I received my MSW from Columbia University's School of Social Work & my B.A. from Davidson College. I attended NYC's Asperger Center for Education. I run therapeutic wilderness camps & programs in San Francisco & NYC, working along top experts in ASD. Recently, I worked as a therapist at the Temple Grandin School for 3 years.
(203) 408-6140 View (203) 408-6140
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Evalie Horner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ABDPHD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
Evalie has been moved by her work with transgender clients, both those established in a new gender identity or seeking support navigating the process of transition.
Evalie Horner is especially passionate about supporting artists and writers, trauma survivors, and the LGBTQ community. During the late 1990s, Evalie helped to pioneer C.U. Boulder's LGBTQ studies certificate, one of the country's first programs of this kind. She has several publications in the field of LGBTQ studies, including a book chapter on counseling bisexual clients. Evalie raises her twin girls, Emma and Ryan. Her mother was an astologer who trained her and she has recently enjoyed reading and incorporating client astrological charts when asked. She is also an expert in the unique challenges of LGBTQ plus divorce.
Evalie has been moved by her work with transgender clients, both those established in a new gender identity or seeking support navigating the process of transition.
Evalie Horner is especially passionate about supporting artists and writers, trauma survivors, and the LGBTQ community. During the late 1990s, Evalie helped to pioneer C.U. Boulder's LGBTQ studies certificate, one of the country's first programs of this kind. She has several publications in the field of LGBTQ studies, including a book chapter on counseling bisexual clients. Evalie raises her twin girls, Emma and Ryan. Her mother was an astologer who trained her and she has recently enjoyed reading and incorporating client astrological charts when asked. She is also an expert in the unique challenges of LGBTQ plus divorce.
(303) 622-1142 View (303) 622-1142
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Dani Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Not accepting new clients
When something in your life isn't working, when everything that usually keeps you going isn't enough, therapy can help . . . but it's hard to get help when you're worried about stigma. I'm deeply familiar with LGBTQ+ communities including the ace/aro spectrum, geek/fandom/gamer culture, alternative lifestyles and relationship styles like BDSM and consensual non-monogamy, as well as alternative spiritualities such as Paganism. Many of my clients are transgender, autistic-identified, and/or in the tech industry, though I work with a variety of backgrounds.
When something in your life isn't working, when everything that usually keeps you going isn't enough, therapy can help . . . but it's hard to get help when you're worried about stigma. I'm deeply familiar with LGBTQ+ communities including the ace/aro spectrum, geek/fandom/gamer culture, alternative lifestyles and relationship styles like BDSM and consensual non-monogamy, as well as alternative spiritualities such as Paganism. Many of my clients are transgender, autistic-identified, and/or in the tech industry, though I work with a variety of backgrounds.
(720) 613-9116 View (720) 613-9116
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Elliot Helt
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
I am adept at facilitating growth addressing trauma, self-worth, identity, body image, gender dysphoria, relationship dynamics (including nonmonogamy) and communication.
I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.
I am adept at facilitating growth addressing trauma, self-worth, identity, body image, gender dysphoria, relationship dynamics (including nonmonogamy) and communication.
I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.
(720) 704-1238 View (720) 704-1238
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Sara Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80310
Hello! I'm looking forward to meeting you. I am a therapist specializing in working with sexuality topics. Maybe you are looking for a therapist for a sexuality concern, sex therapy, sexual pain, trauma, or for transgender-affirming care. Maybe you just want to see someone who "gets it" and will be affirming of everything that makes you uniquely you. Whatever the reason, I am excited to accompany you on this wellness journey you're taking! I bring great enthusiasm to my therapy and I am looking forward to helping you achieve your life's passions. I have immediate openings, so we can get started soon without the wait.
Hello! I'm looking forward to meeting you. I am a therapist specializing in working with sexuality topics. Maybe you are looking for a therapist for a sexuality concern, sex therapy, sexual pain, trauma, or for transgender-affirming care. Maybe you just want to see someone who "gets it" and will be affirming of everything that makes you uniquely you. Whatever the reason, I am excited to accompany you on this wellness journey you're taking! I bring great enthusiasm to my therapy and I am looking forward to helping you achieve your life's passions. I have immediate openings, so we can get started soon without the wait.
(215) 688-5866 View (215) 688-5866
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Rikki Clos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Rikki, I use they/them pronouns, and I mostly work with LGBTQ+ folks with a specialty in working with transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people. I enjoy working with folks on generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, figuring out gender or sexuality, gender dysphoria, trauma/PTSD, and many types of relational issues (with peers, friends, partners, and family). I focus on long-term depth-based psychotherapy, so my ideal client is ready to start working on (or thinking about working on) long-term issues, behavioral or thought patterns, and/or trauma that affects their lives.
Hi! I'm Rikki, I use they/them pronouns, and I mostly work with LGBTQ+ folks with a specialty in working with transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people. I enjoy working with folks on generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, figuring out gender or sexuality, gender dysphoria, trauma/PTSD, and many types of relational issues (with peers, friends, partners, and family). I focus on long-term depth-based psychotherapy, so my ideal client is ready to start working on (or thinking about working on) long-term issues, behavioral or thought patterns, and/or trauma that affects their lives.
(720) 594-2134 View (720) 594-2134
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Brendan Caldwell
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305  (Online Only)
Also, yes! If you are transgender, neurodivergent, BIPOC, polyamorous, queer, and/or have other identities marginalized by society you are very welcome here!.
I am a trauma therapist (somatics, IFS, psychedelic therapy). Can you feel events from your past creeping into your present? Has this left you feeling lost and disconnected? It can be hard to relax and turn your mind 'off'. You’re yearning to reconnect with your passions and break free of past traumas. You want to feel empowered in pursuing a more vibrant and authentic life. I can help! I am kink aware and queer allied. I am a safe space for clients engaged in polyamory or open relationships. I have tended to work with clients who have past relational trauma with men and are seeking a safe place to have a corrective experience.
Also, yes! If you are transgender, neurodivergent, BIPOC, polyamorous, queer, and/or have other identities marginalized by society you are very welcome here!.
I am a trauma therapist (somatics, IFS, psychedelic therapy). Can you feel events from your past creeping into your present? Has this left you feeling lost and disconnected? It can be hard to relax and turn your mind 'off'. You’re yearning to reconnect with your passions and break free of past traumas. You want to feel empowered in pursuing a more vibrant and authentic life. I can help! I am kink aware and queer allied. I am a safe space for clients engaged in polyamory or open relationships. I have tended to work with clients who have past relational trauma with men and are seeking a safe place to have a corrective experience.
(720) 740-0181 View (720) 740-0181
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Dr. Rae de Lune
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
With a deep-seated expertise in women's issues, LGBTQ+ and transgender-specific care, relational dynamics, and overall mental health, my services are especially attuned to the needs of LGBTQ+ people.
Hello there! I'm Rae. In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I offer a blend of psychotherapeutic support, LGBTQ+ wellness guidance, and consultative expertise, all carefully crafted to meet your individual journey. My practice is enriched by a diverse range of interests including self-identity exploration, the intricacies of human relationships, the embrace of neurodiversity, navigating trauma, managing existential angst, as well as tackling anxiety, depression, and fostering personal growth. My commitment is to foster an authentic and secure environment that allows you to honor your truest self.
With a deep-seated expertise in women's issues, LGBTQ+ and transgender-specific care, relational dynamics, and overall mental health, my services are especially attuned to the needs of LGBTQ+ people.
Hello there! I'm Rae. In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I offer a blend of psychotherapeutic support, LGBTQ+ wellness guidance, and consultative expertise, all carefully crafted to meet your individual journey. My practice is enriched by a diverse range of interests including self-identity exploration, the intricacies of human relationships, the embrace of neurodiversity, navigating trauma, managing existential angst, as well as tackling anxiety, depression, and fostering personal growth. My commitment is to foster an authentic and secure environment that allows you to honor your truest self.
(303) 351-5939 View (303) 351-5939
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Maxine Gower - Clinical Social Worker; Psychoanalyst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I work with families, couples and individuals, 12 years and older, who experience anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, relational issues, gender identity, transgender decisions, fertility difficulties and divorce.
After 34 years in practice, I continue to witness the power of "the talking cure". Through talking, we come to know ourselves intimately and are able to discover what is at the root of painful thoughts, feelings and actions. Feeling seen, heard, understood and accepted is key to restoring hope as well as alleviating pain and suffering. Deep and abiding change can occur because an authentic relationship with a caring and skilled therapist allows for exploration of painful, scary and difficult feelings.
I work with families, couples and individuals, 12 years and older, who experience anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, relational issues, gender identity, transgender decisions, fertility difficulties and divorce.
After 34 years in practice, I continue to witness the power of "the talking cure". Through talking, we come to know ourselves intimately and are able to discover what is at the root of painful thoughts, feelings and actions. Feeling seen, heard, understood and accepted is key to restoring hope as well as alleviating pain and suffering. Deep and abiding change can occur because an authentic relationship with a caring and skilled therapist allows for exploration of painful, scary and difficult feelings.
(720) 288-0937 View (720) 288-0937
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Stephanie Boulton
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Not accepting new clients
I am LGBQ+, Transgender, Non-Binary, and neurodiversity affirming.
From navigating relationships, careers, identity, politics, culture: adulting is no small task for a person of any age..... let alone navigating overwhelming emotions, eating, sleeping and trauma on top of the energy it takes to get by on a daily basis. Some part of your life maybe feels elusive and takes a lot of extra energy...like being able to stay in relationships, be at peace in your body or satisfied with how you present yourself to the world. Therapy can be a helpful place to sort through all the messages that are unhelpful and get clear on what your real needs are.
I am LGBQ+, Transgender, Non-Binary, and neurodiversity affirming.
From navigating relationships, careers, identity, politics, culture: adulting is no small task for a person of any age..... let alone navigating overwhelming emotions, eating, sleeping and trauma on top of the energy it takes to get by on a daily basis. Some part of your life maybe feels elusive and takes a lot of extra energy...like being able to stay in relationships, be at peace in your body or satisfied with how you present yourself to the world. Therapy can be a helpful place to sort through all the messages that are unhelpful and get clear on what your real needs are.
(720) 806-4678 View (720) 806-4678
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Erica Brann, LCSW, Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have training in DBT, CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma and Attachment, Transgender Issues, and certifications in addictions counseling.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
I have training in DBT, CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma and Attachment, Transgender Issues, and certifications in addictions counseling.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
(720) 782-1142 View (720) 782-1142
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Anna Loney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with individuals going through life transitions, grief and loss issues, relationship and attachment concerns, and for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am also very experienced working with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and relational issues. My approach is largely relational and insight-oriented. WPATH letters. Aetna United Self-Pay
I am passionate about working with individuals going through life transitions, grief and loss issues, relationship and attachment concerns, and for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am also very experienced working with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and relational issues. My approach is largely relational and insight-oriented. WPATH letters. Aetna United Self-Pay
(720) 792-6769 View (720) 792-6769
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Tipping the Scales Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Welcome, I am so happy you’re here! “Tipping the Scales: Psychotherapy to Deconstruct and Empower, PLLC” is a therapeutic practice designed to cater to people who are Transgender, LGBQ, Sex Workers, Polyamorous and Kink identified. The goal of this practice is to help to you explore and deconstruct any previously installed beliefs, value systems, moral frameworks or patterns of behavior and thinking that are no longer serving you so that you can lead your most empowered and authentic life on YOUR terms.
Welcome, I am so happy you’re here! “Tipping the Scales: Psychotherapy to Deconstruct and Empower, PLLC” is a therapeutic practice designed to cater to people who are Transgender, LGBQ, Sex Workers, Polyamorous and Kink identified. The goal of this practice is to help to you explore and deconstruct any previously installed beliefs, value systems, moral frameworks or patterns of behavior and thinking that are no longer serving you so that you can lead your most empowered and authentic life on YOUR terms.
(737) 345-2393 View (737) 345-2393
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Savannah Sheets
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
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.
(720) 964-1571 View (720) 964-1571
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Joshua Korac
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80308
Hi there! I am so glad you’re here. As a counselor, I am passionate about serving my community. I hold my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I pull from a variety of experiences in working in the mental health care industry including working with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, adolescents in school settings, adult and adolescent inpatient treatment, mental health and the outdoors, corrections counseling, private practice, and group counseling for transgender adolescents. I also host my own mental health podcast, Kare With Korac!
Hi there! I am so glad you’re here. As a counselor, I am passionate about serving my community. I hold my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I pull from a variety of experiences in working in the mental health care industry including working with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, adolescents in school settings, adult and adolescent inpatient treatment, mental health and the outdoors, corrections counseling, private practice, and group counseling for transgender adolescents. I also host my own mental health podcast, Kare With Korac!
(970) 429-5658 View (970) 429-5658
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Open Arms Counseling and Transition Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Immediate openings for Colorado Medicaid clients! Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression? We are here to help. Together we will identify what is holding you back from realizing the true you and get you on the road to being happy, healthy, and secure in your abilities to handle whatever life brings! We specialize in trauma and PTSD and the impact it has on our lives and relationships. Reach out to us today and start on the path with us! We are trained in brainspotting. We are one of the few agencies that provide Brainspotting to Medicaid clients! We are also able to provide WPATH letters for transgender clients.
Immediate openings for Colorado Medicaid clients! Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression? We are here to help. Together we will identify what is holding you back from realizing the true you and get you on the road to being happy, healthy, and secure in your abilities to handle whatever life brings! We specialize in trauma and PTSD and the impact it has on our lives and relationships. Reach out to us today and start on the path with us! We are trained in brainspotting. We are one of the few agencies that provide Brainspotting to Medicaid clients! We are also able to provide WPATH letters for transgender clients.
(720) 575-2953 View (720) 575-2953
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Umbrella Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
(720) 410-9468 View (720) 410-9468
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Sheila Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
I help folks identify, access, and more effectively use their strengths and resilience - even under incredibly difficult and complex circumstances. Clients come to my practice to find alternatives to patterns and behaviors that are no longer working, to heal from traumas, explore identity, navigate transitions, and get unstuck. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who want real change, more support, effective boundaries, and honest connection in their lives using a social justice counseling framework that is client-defined, trauma-informed and strengths-based.
I help folks identify, access, and more effectively use their strengths and resilience - even under incredibly difficult and complex circumstances. Clients come to my practice to find alternatives to patterns and behaviors that are no longer working, to heal from traumas, explore identity, navigate transitions, and get unstuck. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who want real change, more support, effective boundaries, and honest connection in their lives using a social justice counseling framework that is client-defined, trauma-informed and strengths-based.
(720) 961-8912 View (720) 961-8912
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Victoria S Grey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Are there mental health challenges keeping you from reaching your dreams? Lets work together to discover your best hopes and then develop the skills to achieve them! I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and those working to understand and embrace their unique, intersectional identity. I have an emphasis in working with a diverse range of persons and thus strive to create particularly inclusive, trauma-informed, kink/sex-positive, neurodivergent-friendly, and ENM/poly-friendly therapeutic spaces.
Are there mental health challenges keeping you from reaching your dreams? Lets work together to discover your best hopes and then develop the skills to achieve them! I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and those working to understand and embrace their unique, intersectional identity. I have an emphasis in working with a diverse range of persons and thus strive to create particularly inclusive, trauma-informed, kink/sex-positive, neurodivergent-friendly, and ENM/poly-friendly therapeutic spaces.
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Mo Bankey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
(970) 410-3517 View (970) 410-3517
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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.