Transgender Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN
James Schwartz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
I am excited by working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks exploring gender, transition, difficulties, and joys, LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent folks, folks experiencing and exploring grief and loss. My work is rooted in my values of accountability, transparency, anti-racism, disability justice, intersectional feminism, fat liberation, and queer/trans theory.
I am excited by working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks exploring gender, transition, difficulties, and joys, LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent folks, folks experiencing and exploring grief and loss. My work is rooted in my values of accountability, transparency, anti-racism, disability justice, intersectional feminism, fat liberation, and queer/trans theory.
Nicole specializes in working with youth and young adults, aged 10-26 and primarily works with transgender youth, gender identity exploration, sexual orientation exploration, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Nicole specializes in working with youth and young adults, aged 10-26 and primarily works with transgender youth, gender identity exploration, sexual orientation exploration, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Bekkah Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in clinical sex therapy. My areas of speciality within sex therapy include desire and arousal issues, desire discrepancies between partners, vulvodynia/vaginismus and other sexual or pelvic pain, compulsive or unwanted sexual thoughts/feelings/behaviors, and the intersection of sex and disability. Additionally, I work with adults and older teens–especially queer, trans and LGTBQIA+ people—around issues of mood, attachment, addiction, and identity. I also write letters of support for gender affirmation surgeries.
I specialize in clinical sex therapy. My areas of speciality within sex therapy include desire and arousal issues, desire discrepancies between partners, vulvodynia/vaginismus and other sexual or pelvic pain, compulsive or unwanted sexual thoughts/feelings/behaviors, and the intersection of sex and disability. Additionally, I work with adults and older teens–especially queer, trans and LGTBQIA+ people—around issues of mood, attachment, addiction, and identity. I also write letters of support for gender affirmation surgeries.
Stacy Hatke
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
My commitment in therapy is to help people live their fully authentic life - in whatever way that looks like to you. I have a particular passion for those who love outside the box - I specialize in working with polyamory and non-monogamy, kink, and queer and trans individuals. I like to get curious about the things that make you unique, and find ways to make those parts shine, while also holding space for the difficulty of living with marginalized identities. While I am not a trained trauma therapist, trauma, both single-instance and complex, informs all of my work.
My commitment in therapy is to help people live their fully authentic life - in whatever way that looks like to you. I have a particular passion for those who love outside the box - I specialize in working with polyamory and non-monogamy, kink, and queer and trans individuals. I like to get curious about the things that make you unique, and find ways to make those parts shine, while also holding space for the difficulty of living with marginalized identities. While I am not a trained trauma therapist, trauma, both single-instance and complex, informs all of my work.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
Deidra Ennis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Hey there! Glad to see you here! I describe myself as a warm, client-centered, trauma informed therapist. My clients are champions of their own lives- they are interested and driven by many goals but with a common thread being interested in how they can look at themselves and others in a different light. As your therapist, you can expect me to bring flexibility, humor, empathy, curiosity, and honesty to sessions as we walk together. Whether its a space to work through life challenges, finding meaning through transitions, or a place for you to be witnessed and "be"- we get to be in whatever process you're in and honor it!
Hey there! Glad to see you here! I describe myself as a warm, client-centered, trauma informed therapist. My clients are champions of their own lives- they are interested and driven by many goals but with a common thread being interested in how they can look at themselves and others in a different light. As your therapist, you can expect me to bring flexibility, humor, empathy, curiosity, and honesty to sessions as we walk together. Whether its a space to work through life challenges, finding meaning through transitions, or a place for you to be witnessed and "be"- we get to be in whatever process you're in and honor it!
Isak Morris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
As a systemic therapist, I think of people kind of like nesting dolls: we all go through life as the little one in the middle, whole and independent, yet undeniably we are nestled in larger contextual structures. I will meet you with compassion, humor, and non-judgment in the therapy space, holding your whole picture in mind as we work together to integrate the realities of your context with the realities of your heart. All parts of you are welcomed and held. I am a queer-identifying provider and enjoy supporting clients in navigating their own identities.
As a systemic therapist, I think of people kind of like nesting dolls: we all go through life as the little one in the middle, whole and independent, yet undeniably we are nestled in larger contextual structures. I will meet you with compassion, humor, and non-judgment in the therapy space, holding your whole picture in mind as we work together to integrate the realities of your context with the realities of your heart. All parts of you are welcomed and held. I am a queer-identifying provider and enjoy supporting clients in navigating their own identities.
Ready to try something different? You’ve tried traditional couples therapy and made some progress, but the same old patterns keep pulling you back in. You’re craving real change—something that goes deeper than surface-level solutions. Something that transforms your relationship from the inside out. Imagine reconnecting with your partner in a way that feels natural and effortless, where defenses soften making way for clear communication. You want to feel that spark again. You’re ready for a lasting shift that brings empathy, understanding, and true connection.
Ready to try something different? You’ve tried traditional couples therapy and made some progress, but the same old patterns keep pulling you back in. You’re craving real change—something that goes deeper than surface-level solutions. Something that transforms your relationship from the inside out. Imagine reconnecting with your partner in a way that feels natural and effortless, where defenses soften making way for clear communication. You want to feel that spark again. You’re ready for a lasting shift that brings empathy, understanding, and true connection.
Christina Goerdt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSE, MHP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
Sharri Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 (Online Only)
I have over twenty years experience providing counseling to adolescents, couples, families and individuals. I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. I have helped numerous individuals overcome sexual behavior problems including pornography addictions. I am an empathetic mediator for issues including familial conflict, divorce, custody disputes, and parent/child Alienation is one area of expertise. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, past trauma and current crisis. Client's describe me as a therapist who genuinely cares, listens and validates their experience while helping them move past the thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are negatively impacting their lives.
I have over twenty years experience providing counseling to adolescents, couples, families and individuals. I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. I have helped numerous individuals overcome sexual behavior problems including pornography addictions. I am an empathetic mediator for issues including familial conflict, divorce, custody disputes, and parent/child Alienation is one area of expertise. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, past trauma and current crisis. Client's describe me as a therapist who genuinely cares, listens and validates their experience while helping them move past the thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are negatively impacting their lives.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Choosing a therapist who fits your specific needs, values, and methods for change can be challenging. There needs to be a comfort level and fit that will foster a positive and effective working relationship. The therapist's education, experience, competency, and certification are essential to promoting positive outcomes. I have been working with women, men, couples, and families for 26+ years and have learned much from clients regarding their concerns, hopes, dreams, and change methods. My approach is trauma-informed, Collaborative, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused.
Choosing a therapist who fits your specific needs, values, and methods for change can be challenging. There needs to be a comfort level and fit that will foster a positive and effective working relationship. The therapist's education, experience, competency, and certification are essential to promoting positive outcomes. I have been working with women, men, couples, and families for 26+ years and have learned much from clients regarding their concerns, hopes, dreams, and change methods. My approach is trauma-informed, Collaborative, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused.
Tamar M. Marmor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MPS, ATR, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.
Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.
Ramona Eakman is a licensed professional clinical counselor with experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, and families. She has provided therapy for individuals in various clinical settings including outpatient, home-based, school-based, community mental health centers, private practice, and jail/prison.
Ramona Eakman is a licensed professional clinical counselor with experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, and families. She has provided therapy for individuals in various clinical settings including outpatient, home-based, school-based, community mental health centers, private practice, and jail/prison.
Mackenzie Engel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a space for liberation. As a white, queer, pre-licensed therapist, my goal is to bring a dynamic, anti-oppressive lens that places you as the expert in your own experience. I hold space to deeply explore the connection and impact of systems, relationships and self in a safe, shame free environment. I work with teens and adults and have a special interest in focusing on topics such as: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity and gender exploration, navigating relationship dynamics, self-worth, and sex therapy.
Therapy is a space for liberation. As a white, queer, pre-licensed therapist, my goal is to bring a dynamic, anti-oppressive lens that places you as the expert in your own experience. I hold space to deeply explore the connection and impact of systems, relationships and self in a safe, shame free environment. I work with teens and adults and have a special interest in focusing on topics such as: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity and gender exploration, navigating relationship dynamics, self-worth, and sex therapy.
Nikhil Kaistha
Counselor, MSEd, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.
Camille (she/her) graduated from UW-Madison’s Counseling Psychology program in 2023. As a clinician, she values authenticity, practicality, and warmth, and empowering clients through their self-efficacy. Camille practices from a cognitive-behavioral and narrative perspective with a systems informed approach. Her worldview has been shaped significantly by her Filipino-American upbringing. She welcomes clients of all ages and identities and has extensive experience working with children with Autism and at-risk teens.
Camille (she/her) graduated from UW-Madison’s Counseling Psychology program in 2023. As a clinician, she values authenticity, practicality, and warmth, and empowering clients through their self-efficacy. Camille practices from a cognitive-behavioral and narrative perspective with a systems informed approach. Her worldview has been shaped significantly by her Filipino-American upbringing. She welcomes clients of all ages and identities and has extensive experience working with children with Autism and at-risk teens.
Meg Schefter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Hi! I'm Meg (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent human, I care deeply about providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse folx. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, students, teachers, athletes, those new to therapy, adults exploring their neurodiversity later in life, and people who have felt "stuck" with therapy in the past. I click especially well with creatives, ADHDers, and intellectualizers hoping to feel more! I am a trauma therapist and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma processing.
Hi! I'm Meg (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent human, I care deeply about providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse folx. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, students, teachers, athletes, those new to therapy, adults exploring their neurodiversity later in life, and people who have felt "stuck" with therapy in the past. I click especially well with creatives, ADHDers, and intellectualizers hoping to feel more! I am a trauma therapist and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma processing.
Gail M. Yost
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
It is an amazing feeling when you feel heard and understood. Knowing your story will be held with great care and compassion only adds to feeling emotionally safe. Would you like to have that feeling? No longer feeling emotionally exhausted or being held back by anxiety, depression, or a disturbing experience. Let's explore new possibilities. If you are ready for change, give me a call. During this pandemic and beyond, Gail Yost and Associates is now offering telehealth/virtual visits for your convenience and care. We understand that times like this can be challenging on many levels and want to be sure that you feel supported.
It is an amazing feeling when you feel heard and understood. Knowing your story will be held with great care and compassion only adds to feeling emotionally safe. Would you like to have that feeling? No longer feeling emotionally exhausted or being held back by anxiety, depression, or a disturbing experience. Let's explore new possibilities. If you are ready for change, give me a call. During this pandemic and beyond, Gail Yost and Associates is now offering telehealth/virtual visits for your convenience and care. We understand that times like this can be challenging on many levels and want to be sure that you feel supported.
Sometimes life transitions such as relationships ending, pregnancy and parenthood, career changes, or entering college, can disrupt our sense of self and relationships. At major transitions in our lives, we are often reflecting on past patterns and worrying about our future. If that sounds familiar to you, I am here to help and instill hope in your recovery. I have extensive experience working with the following difficulties among others: depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, couples therapy, OCD, and panic disorder.
Sometimes life transitions such as relationships ending, pregnancy and parenthood, career changes, or entering college, can disrupt our sense of self and relationships. At major transitions in our lives, we are often reflecting on past patterns and worrying about our future. If that sounds familiar to you, I am here to help and instill hope in your recovery. I have extensive experience working with the following difficulties among others: depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, couples therapy, OCD, and panic disorder.
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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.