Transgender Therapists in Louisville, KY
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If you are reading this to seek out support for yourself or a loved one, I am proud of you! Asking for help is a brave thing to do. I hope you give yourself credit for each piece of your journey. As a therapist, I walk alongside a person or family and give encouragement and honest reflections of what I see. I am kind and understanding. I work with transgender people for support during all phases of life. One of my specialties is supporting parents of transgender people of all ages. I am transgender and LGBTQ+ affirming. I help parents of transgender and LGBTQ+ people build their confidence in parenting.
If you are reading this to seek out support for yourself or a loved one, I am proud of you! Asking for help is a brave thing to do. I hope you give yourself credit for each piece of your journey. As a therapist, I walk alongside a person or family and give encouragement and honest reflections of what I see. I am kind and understanding. I work with transgender people for support during all phases of life. One of my specialties is supporting parents of transgender people of all ages. I am transgender and LGBTQ+ affirming. I help parents of transgender and LGBTQ+ people build their confidence in parenting.
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Brenda Morris-Huntoon
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, she/her
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204 (Online Only)
Brenda spends many hours at transgender conferences and continuing education events.
As a psychotherapist, Brenda forms a collaborative relationship with clients empowering them to find their own truth. She views her role as one of support and guidance to facilitate client self-exploration, recognition of values, and goal-setting. My goal is to assist and support you as you navigate your gender journey.
Brenda spends many hours at transgender conferences and continuing education events.
As a psychotherapist, Brenda forms a collaborative relationship with clients empowering them to find their own truth. She views her role as one of support and guidance to facilitate client self-exploration, recognition of values, and goal-setting. My goal is to assist and support you as you navigate your gender journey.
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New Hope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
I am experienced in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families.
I enjoy partnering with people as they make changes in their lives. I recently helped satisfied clients have significantly lowered depression levels, reduced panic attacks, let go of disturbing memories from childhood victimization, learn to successfully manage stressful work situations, speak up for themselves with families & friends, begin new romantic relationships, strengthen their partner relationships, and become more effective and loving parents, among many, many more exciting life ventures.
I am experienced in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families.
I enjoy partnering with people as they make changes in their lives. I recently helped satisfied clients have significantly lowered depression levels, reduced panic attacks, let go of disturbing memories from childhood victimization, learn to successfully manage stressful work situations, speak up for themselves with families & friends, begin new romantic relationships, strengthen their partner relationships, and become more effective and loving parents, among many, many more exciting life ventures.
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Avery Egana (they/them) is a biracial, transgender therapist who is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at Spalding University.
Our practice is dedicated to serving marginalized and diverse people, especially LGBTQ+ individuals. We provide gender transition-related support, including referral letters for hormones and surgeries when needed. People are often nervous about their first therapy session. If that's you, take a deep breath, and imagine what you could get out of therapy! Almost everyone feels more relaxed by the end of the first session. It just takes getting started.
Avery Egana (they/them) is a biracial, transgender therapist who is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at Spalding University.
Our practice is dedicated to serving marginalized and diverse people, especially LGBTQ+ individuals. We provide gender transition-related support, including referral letters for hormones and surgeries when needed. People are often nervous about their first therapy session. If that's you, take a deep breath, and imagine what you could get out of therapy! Almost everyone feels more relaxed by the end of the first session. It just takes getting started.
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Leo Andrew Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40202 (Online Only)
Hi I'm Leo I'm a non binary transgender man. I have my master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Kentucky. My professional background has been working with the University of Louisville as a therapist at the Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic. While working at University of Louisville Trager Institute, I gained experience in treatment areas such as conversion disorders/PNES, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transgender issues, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues.
Hi I'm Leo I'm a non binary transgender man. I have my master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Kentucky. My professional background has been working with the University of Louisville as a therapist at the Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic. While working at University of Louisville Trager Institute, I gained experience in treatment areas such as conversion disorders/PNES, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transgender issues, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues.
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I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
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Dr. Nina K Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40204
I have over eight years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, boundary and relationship issues, and gender dysphoria.
My clients are often motivated to begin therapy as an investment in self. Whether you are needing support to find your truest self, curious about how your unprocessed past may be affecting your present, living with anxiety or depression, or are looking for skills to develop healthier relationships, we will work together to determine your therapeutic path. You can expect to identify narratives that have shaped your reactions and worldview, deconstruct what no longer fits your values, and equip you with tools to thrive beyond survival.
I have over eight years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, boundary and relationship issues, and gender dysphoria.
My clients are often motivated to begin therapy as an investment in self. Whether you are needing support to find your truest self, curious about how your unprocessed past may be affecting your present, living with anxiety or depression, or are looking for skills to develop healthier relationships, we will work together to determine your therapeutic path. You can expect to identify narratives that have shaped your reactions and worldview, deconstruct what no longer fits your values, and equip you with tools to thrive beyond survival.
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I like to help clients with a variety of issues, including adjusting to significant life stressors, relationship conflicts, work difficulties, time management, recent losses, and setting effective boundaries to improve daily functioning. I also love to help clients who are experiencing issues with gender dysphoria, confusion with sexuality, gender identity, and connecting them with groups in the community.
I like to help clients with a variety of issues, including adjusting to significant life stressors, relationship conflicts, work difficulties, time management, recent losses, and setting effective boundaries to improve daily functioning. I also love to help clients who are experiencing issues with gender dysphoria, confusion with sexuality, gender identity, and connecting them with groups in the community.
I have a practice in Old Louisville doing both psychological evaluation and counseling. In addition to doing diagnostic evaluations, including ADHD and other evaluations, I do forensic evaluations, including trial competency, criminal responsibility, mitigating factor, and sex offender evaluations. I also work with the deaf and hearing impaired in both evaluation and counseling. Further, I do psychosexual evaluations and counseling with gay and transgender individuals.
I have a practice in Old Louisville doing both psychological evaluation and counseling. In addition to doing diagnostic evaluations, including ADHD and other evaluations, I do forensic evaluations, including trial competency, criminal responsibility, mitigating factor, and sex offender evaluations. I also work with the deaf and hearing impaired in both evaluation and counseling. Further, I do psychosexual evaluations and counseling with gay and transgender individuals.
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I am non-binary transwoman and my pronouns are she/they. I've been practicing for 14 years. I've worked with clients across the life span and from many varied backgrounds. My areas of expertise are gender and sexuality, particularly LGBTQ issues, and trauma. I have been an advocate and educator as well as a member of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years.
I am non-binary transwoman and my pronouns are she/they. I've been practicing for 14 years. I've worked with clients across the life span and from many varied backgrounds. My areas of expertise are gender and sexuality, particularly LGBTQ issues, and trauma. I have been an advocate and educator as well as a member of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years.
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Cara Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSCFT, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40218 (Online Only)
I most enjoy helping clients build insight and connections in their personal lives. I work collaboratively with clients because I prioritize client autonomy and respect.
I most enjoy helping clients build insight and connections in their personal lives. I work collaboratively with clients because I prioritize client autonomy and respect.
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Starting therapy can be a daunting task, between the fear of being judged and the dread of spending half your session explaining terms or acronyms that make up an integral part of your identity. All you want is to talk to someone who gets you. Maybe you’re navigating the process of coming out; maybe you’re on the cusp of a major transition; or maybe you’re tired of trying to fit yourself in a box that doesn’t seem made for people like you. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and even scary sometimes. I understand.
Starting therapy can be a daunting task, between the fear of being judged and the dread of spending half your session explaining terms or acronyms that make up an integral part of your identity. All you want is to talk to someone who gets you. Maybe you’re navigating the process of coming out; maybe you’re on the cusp of a major transition; or maybe you’re tired of trying to fit yourself in a box that doesn’t seem made for people like you. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and even scary sometimes. I understand.
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Warren Lambert
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adolescents and adults. I believe people, at different points in their lives, may need support overcoming hurdles or may just be feeling "stuck." I enjoy working with clients who have concerns in many areas, including depression, relationships, identity, adjustment, anxiety and worry, stress and life management, or family concerns. I value my work as a psychologist and approach each client with respect for their own unique identity and the concerns they seek therapy for.
I work primarily with adolescents and adults. I believe people, at different points in their lives, may need support overcoming hurdles or may just be feeling "stuck." I enjoy working with clients who have concerns in many areas, including depression, relationships, identity, adjustment, anxiety and worry, stress and life management, or family concerns. I value my work as a psychologist and approach each client with respect for their own unique identity and the concerns they seek therapy for.
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I have been working as a therapist since 2008 and enjoy helping people understand the role of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in creating a life worth living for themselves. Relationships are important for coping with day to day stressors. One that often gets neglected is the personal relationship an individual has with his or herself. I enjoy helping people identify their strengths and define themselves by these qualities.
I have been working as a therapist since 2008 and enjoy helping people understand the role of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in creating a life worth living for themselves. Relationships are important for coping with day to day stressors. One that often gets neglected is the personal relationship an individual has with his or herself. I enjoy helping people identify their strengths and define themselves by these qualities.
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Open Doors Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40201
We provide services to people who are seeking Identity Counseling, Trauma and Grief Counseling, Mood and Anxiety Counseling, and more. We foster a safe space for people who identify as LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ allies, and people who are seeking behavioral health services. The core values for ODCC are Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE).
We provide services to people who are seeking Identity Counseling, Trauma and Grief Counseling, Mood and Anxiety Counseling, and more. We foster a safe space for people who identify as LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ allies, and people who are seeking behavioral health services. The core values for ODCC are Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE).
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Jackson (Jack) Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40201 (Online Only)
Do you identify as gender diverse/non-conforming? Are you questioning or discovering your gender, do you need a safe space to process gender related concerns, or just seeking a referral letter? Jack is a licensed therapist in the states of IN, KY, TN, & IL. Their practice provides Individual Counseling, Holistic Life Coaching, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and WPATH Referral Letters for medical transition steps (Note: All letters are written per WPATH standards and provided under an Informed Consent Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees).
Do you identify as gender diverse/non-conforming? Are you questioning or discovering your gender, do you need a safe space to process gender related concerns, or just seeking a referral letter? Jack is a licensed therapist in the states of IN, KY, TN, & IL. Their practice provides Individual Counseling, Holistic Life Coaching, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and WPATH Referral Letters for medical transition steps (Note: All letters are written per WPATH standards and provided under an Informed Consent Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees).
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Tera Rumbaugh Crawford
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40216 (Online Only)
Whatever difficult situation you are facing, you do not have to face it alone! Tera is dedicated to providing an open and supportive counseling environment to overcome any personal concerns. She believes that you are capable of making the necessary changes in your life to create a positive future for yourself. Tera will be there to help you and guide you as you begin this journey towards better mental health.
Whatever difficult situation you are facing, you do not have to face it alone! Tera is dedicated to providing an open and supportive counseling environment to overcome any personal concerns. She believes that you are capable of making the necessary changes in your life to create a positive future for yourself. Tera will be there to help you and guide you as you begin this journey towards better mental health.
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My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
Heartwood Therapy Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40218 (Online Only)
We believe that everyone has the ability to heal and grow. The Heartwood team of exceptional professionals has the common goal of helping others enrich their lives and live more fully. We utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with individuals, families, and couples that cultivates strength and independence throughout the lifespan. Furthermore we strive for an atmosphere of warmth, laughter and authenticity, recognizing that coming to and staying in therapy is hard work for clients and therapists alike. We have multiple therapists. Check us out on www.heartwoodtherapyplace.com
We believe that everyone has the ability to heal and grow. The Heartwood team of exceptional professionals has the common goal of helping others enrich their lives and live more fully. We utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with individuals, families, and couples that cultivates strength and independence throughout the lifespan. Furthermore we strive for an atmosphere of warmth, laughter and authenticity, recognizing that coming to and staying in therapy is hard work for clients and therapists alike. We have multiple therapists. Check us out on www.heartwoodtherapyplace.com
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222 (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.