Transgender Therapists in Ledyard, CT
Alliance Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Jessica M Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Tranquility Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Not accepting new clients
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
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Megan Cameron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norwich, CT 06360 (Online Only)
As a nonbinary treater, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community, especially transgender youth and their families, in building identities, strengthening relationships, and navigating gender affirming care.
Being a queer person in this day and age is really tough. It is scary navigating our current society on a day to day basis. It can be hard to know who is trustworthy and safe. This can be even more difficult for those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I want you to know you are not alone.
As a nonbinary treater, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community, especially transgender youth and their families, in building identities, strengthening relationships, and navigating gender affirming care.
Being a queer person in this day and age is really tough. It is scary navigating our current society on a day to day basis. It can be hard to know who is trustworthy and safe. This can be even more difficult for those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I want you to know you are not alone.
I am here to be a witness as you gain a positive connection between your brain and your body. Let me be a voice outside of your own " train" of thought.
I am here to be a witness as you gain a positive connection between your brain and your body. Let me be a voice outside of your own " train" of thought.
Dr. Coyote Moon The Holistic Metaphysician
Recover, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Abuse
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
Patrick Muro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New London, CT 06320 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious, isolated, or like you're constantly battling your inner critic? I'm passionate about supporting teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, disordered eating, neurodiversity, LGTBQ+ related issues, and more. You're not alone, and real change is possible. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people regain their sense of hope and build stronger connections. Together we will: 1. Identify and change negative thought patterns 2. Develop a more positive self-image 3. Boost your confidence in all areas of your life.
Feeling anxious, isolated, or like you're constantly battling your inner critic? I'm passionate about supporting teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, disordered eating, neurodiversity, LGTBQ+ related issues, and more. You're not alone, and real change is possible. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people regain their sense of hope and build stronger connections. Together we will: 1. Identify and change negative thought patterns 2. Develop a more positive self-image 3. Boost your confidence in all areas of your life.
Jill Elizabeth Millea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CPDT
Verified Verified
Norwich, CT 06360
Please go to my web site www.jillemilleatherapist.com for a more complete introduction. I am a welcoming therapist with over 25 years working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, stage of life issues, and addictions. I support both men and women as young as 18 through maturity. My goal with every individual is to listen carefully to your concerns and needs, to help you sort out your priorities and values and to support the development of your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors aligned with your most authentic self.
Please go to my web site www.jillemilleatherapist.com for a more complete introduction. I am a welcoming therapist with over 25 years working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, stage of life issues, and addictions. I support both men and women as young as 18 through maturity. My goal with every individual is to listen carefully to your concerns and needs, to help you sort out your priorities and values and to support the development of your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors aligned with your most authentic self.
Mystic Bridge to Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Accepting New Clients! Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC located on the waters of the Mystic River is a Holistic Mental Health Practice focusing on the integration of holistic and medical modalities. We are passionate about providing genuine, supportive, and effective treatments for the body, mind, and spirit. Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC offers Mental Health Therapy, Medication Prescription & Management, Reiki, Group Mental Health Treatment.
Accepting New Clients! Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC located on the waters of the Mystic River is a Holistic Mental Health Practice focusing on the integration of holistic and medical modalities. We are passionate about providing genuine, supportive, and effective treatments for the body, mind, and spirit. Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC offers Mental Health Therapy, Medication Prescription & Management, Reiki, Group Mental Health Treatment.
My passion to empower clients to live a more fulfilling and engaged life guides my interactions with them. Over the past 25 years, I have observed that living a fulfilled life is possible regardless of the intensity of one’s struggles. I have also found that blending the perspectives of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy can support and empower people to live a more passionate and fulfilling life. My therapeutic style combines the deeper personal aspects of mindfulness with the ethical aspects of psychotherapy to build emotional resilience, and help people interact in the world with greater poise, integrity, and humanity.
My passion to empower clients to live a more fulfilling and engaged life guides my interactions with them. Over the past 25 years, I have observed that living a fulfilled life is possible regardless of the intensity of one’s struggles. I have also found that blending the perspectives of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy can support and empower people to live a more passionate and fulfilling life. My therapeutic style combines the deeper personal aspects of mindfulness with the ethical aspects of psychotherapy to build emotional resilience, and help people interact in the world with greater poise, integrity, and humanity.
I have spent the last several years working with youth, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues that hinder their lives. I am unique to this space as I am also a full time State Trooper and have an extensive background in the criminal justice system. My work over the years have been helping people in the areas of education issues, peer problems, truancy, trauma, oppositional defiance, depression and juvenile delinquency.
I have spent the last several years working with youth, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues that hinder their lives. I am unique to this space as I am also a full time State Trooper and have an extensive background in the criminal justice system. My work over the years have been helping people in the areas of education issues, peer problems, truancy, trauma, oppositional defiance, depression and juvenile delinquency.
Rhonda Spaziani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New London, CT 06320
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
Erin Gardner-Flores, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Mara's philosophy is all about unleashing your full potential! With the right tools in hand, she believes everyone can achieve anything they set their minds to… They just need to acquire the skills to do so! Together we will identify your emotional strengths & needs. You can expect relief by the conclusion of our first session, as you will not leave without a set of tangible coping mechanisms & supports that you can utilize immediately.
Mara's philosophy is all about unleashing your full potential! With the right tools in hand, she believes everyone can achieve anything they set their minds to… They just need to acquire the skills to do so! Together we will identify your emotional strengths & needs. You can expect relief by the conclusion of our first session, as you will not leave without a set of tangible coping mechanisms & supports that you can utilize immediately.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I treat varies mental health issues such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. i specialize in alcohol and substance abuse issues. I see clients that are involved with the court system. I except all major health insurances.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I treat varies mental health issues such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. i specialize in alcohol and substance abuse issues. I see clients that are involved with the court system. I except all major health insurances.
Toni Almeida-Russell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCDP, CCJP, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
As a client I want you to feel welcomed ... I also know that relationships take time. ... I will never judge you ... I will talk to you about what you want from therapy. ... I also will not feel a certain, way if, you as the client can not connect with me, as a therapist; I will refer out to another therapist if it is requested. This is about you and how comfortable you are. This is not about me as a therapist. I have recently been licensed through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire &Vermont
As a client I want you to feel welcomed ... I also know that relationships take time. ... I will never judge you ... I will talk to you about what you want from therapy. ... I also will not feel a certain, way if, you as the client can not connect with me, as a therapist; I will refer out to another therapist if it is requested. This is about you and how comfortable you are. This is not about me as a therapist. I have recently been licensed through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire &Vermont
Dennis Goguen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Providing creative counseling solutions within a safe, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing clients with opportunities of growth and change for the past 20 years by utilizing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches to include: CBT, Trauma Treatment, EFT, ACT, Solution Focused Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Mind-Body Spirit.
Providing creative counseling solutions within a safe, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing clients with opportunities of growth and change for the past 20 years by utilizing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches to include: CBT, Trauma Treatment, EFT, ACT, Solution Focused Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Mind-Body Spirit.
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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.