Transgender Therapists in Flourtown, PA
Inner Wild Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
My ideal client is someone who is ready to stop "spinning their wheels," trying the same thing over and over, whether that is with therapy or otherwise. I have been in private psychotherapy practice for seven years, and have been a practicing mental health clinician for over fifteen. I am eager to begin the deep work with people of examining their early life experiences, their internal worlds, and their dreams and desires for the future. In addition to client work, I am an EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT) and am available for LPC licensure and certification hours for therapists.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to stop "spinning their wheels," trying the same thing over and over, whether that is with therapy or otherwise. I have been in private psychotherapy practice for seven years, and have been a practicing mental health clinician for over fifteen. I am eager to begin the deep work with people of examining their early life experiences, their internal worlds, and their dreams and desires for the future. In addition to client work, I am an EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT) and am available for LPC licensure and certification hours for therapists.
Are you a parent of a struggling TEEN who needs support or an adult who feels stuck and unsure of your path? I can help! I have never forgotten how it feels to be a teen, and as an adult I am no stranger to life's struggles and finding our way. I understand what it is like to be out of the box and find a place in the world. I, too, feel I am out of the box, as are my techniques. I believe laughter should find its place even in the darkest places and weave humor wherever it may fit. I am also well versed in all methods, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, etc., but the connection between therapist and client is essential for growth.
Are you a parent of a struggling TEEN who needs support or an adult who feels stuck and unsure of your path? I can help! I have never forgotten how it feels to be a teen, and as an adult I am no stranger to life's struggles and finding our way. I understand what it is like to be out of the box and find a place in the world. I, too, feel I am out of the box, as are my techniques. I believe laughter should find its place even in the darkest places and weave humor wherever it may fit. I am also well versed in all methods, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, etc., but the connection between therapist and client is essential for growth.
I have over 40 years in the practice of Clinical Psychology, sex therapy, marital and family therapy. I work with both adolescents and adults on issues such as depression and anxiety, marital and relationship problems, loss and grieving, chronic illnesses, phase of life issues, addictions, gender and sexual identity issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and dissociative disorders. After leaving Penn State, I completed a Postdoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology and went on to serve as Assistant Director of an addictions treatment program while completing a six year tenure as an Associate in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
I have over 40 years in the practice of Clinical Psychology, sex therapy, marital and family therapy. I work with both adolescents and adults on issues such as depression and anxiety, marital and relationship problems, loss and grieving, chronic illnesses, phase of life issues, addictions, gender and sexual identity issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and dissociative disorders. After leaving Penn State, I completed a Postdoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology and went on to serve as Assistant Director of an addictions treatment program while completing a six year tenure as an Associate in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
Karen L. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
My clients describe me as warm, engaging, thoughtful and funny, but also as direct, challenging, and focused; seeking out the hard and stuck places in their approach to living and loving. I don't try to convince my clients that life is easy or carefree, but I do believe a lot of contentment with life and acceptance of the self can be found when we face and come to terms with our truths. Unlike many folks offering therapy services, I have engaged in extensive education and training, in analytically informed psychotherapy, which I belief enriches and deepens the work.
My clients describe me as warm, engaging, thoughtful and funny, but also as direct, challenging, and focused; seeking out the hard and stuck places in their approach to living and loving. I don't try to convince my clients that life is easy or carefree, but I do believe a lot of contentment with life and acceptance of the self can be found when we face and come to terms with our truths. Unlike many folks offering therapy services, I have engaged in extensive education and training, in analytically informed psychotherapy, which I belief enriches and deepens the work.
There are many things in life that we cannot control, but wellness lies in how we react to our emotions and the difficult situations we encounter. I work with clients to separate the uncontrollable from the controllable, and provide them with the tools to sit in the discomfort of challenging emotions. I aim to provide a safe space in which clients feel comfortable enough to make changes in their lives for the better. I have worked with clients of all ages, but have the most experience working with neurodivergent trans adolescents struggling with anxiety and mood disorders as well as navigating their gender expression and identity.
There are many things in life that we cannot control, but wellness lies in how we react to our emotions and the difficult situations we encounter. I work with clients to separate the uncontrollable from the controllable, and provide them with the tools to sit in the discomfort of challenging emotions. I aim to provide a safe space in which clients feel comfortable enough to make changes in their lives for the better. I have worked with clients of all ages, but have the most experience working with neurodivergent trans adolescents struggling with anxiety and mood disorders as well as navigating their gender expression and identity.
Often the reason we enter therapy is because we are struggling with a personal experience that we feel other people won’t understand. Sometimes these struggles may center around our sexuality or gender identity. Other times we might have trouble processing painful parts of our past that could include traumatic experiences or relationship challenges. We might even have a hard time explaining to others just how much anxiety, depression, or other overwhelming thoughts have started to impact various areas of our lives. In session with me, we reflect on your experiences & build strength to move towards what's important to your future.
Often the reason we enter therapy is because we are struggling with a personal experience that we feel other people won’t understand. Sometimes these struggles may center around our sexuality or gender identity. Other times we might have trouble processing painful parts of our past that could include traumatic experiences or relationship challenges. We might even have a hard time explaining to others just how much anxiety, depression, or other overwhelming thoughts have started to impact various areas of our lives. In session with me, we reflect on your experiences & build strength to move towards what's important to your future.
I have experience working with Children, Adolescents and Teenagers with various diagnoses and experiences including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have provided therapy to adolescent and teen girls with trauma, anxiety, and depression through artistic interventions and utilizing creative outlets.
I have experience working with Children, Adolescents and Teenagers with various diagnoses and experiences including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have provided therapy to adolescent and teen girls with trauma, anxiety, and depression through artistic interventions and utilizing creative outlets.
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I specialize in treating participants suffering from severe trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, IPV, sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse and transgender/nonbinary and LGBQT communities.
In many communities and cultures therapy is frowned upon, perceived as a weakness labeling the individual as an outcast. This is very much not the case. Many people believe they are alone, and they suffer in silence because of the stigma that comes with therapy. You do not have to suffer any longer. You deserve peace.
I specialize in treating participants suffering from severe trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, IPV, sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse and transgender/nonbinary and LGBQT communities.
In many communities and cultures therapy is frowned upon, perceived as a weakness labeling the individual as an outcast. This is very much not the case. Many people believe they are alone, and they suffer in silence because of the stigma that comes with therapy. You do not have to suffer any longer. You deserve peace.
Ariana Zeno Individual And Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MCP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
You may find yourself feeling stuck, struggling with unsatisfying relationships, or wanting to feel more connected to yourself and others. Together we will work on co-creating an environment most conducive to what you need to feel safe and heard to heal and grow. My approach is compassionate, humorous and committed to helping you to live your life more fully. I enjoy working with adults and couples. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, first responders, and queer folks exploring questions of gender identity and sexuality. Expertise working with parents/families of transgender youth.
You may find yourself feeling stuck, struggling with unsatisfying relationships, or wanting to feel more connected to yourself and others. Together we will work on co-creating an environment most conducive to what you need to feel safe and heard to heal and grow. My approach is compassionate, humorous and committed to helping you to live your life more fully. I enjoy working with adults and couples. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, first responders, and queer folks exploring questions of gender identity and sexuality. Expertise working with parents/families of transgender youth.
Lenore M. Jefford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I believe entering therapy is a brave step. I tailor my counseling style to fit the needs of my clients. I am client focused and use an integrative process of cognitive behavioral, supportive, mindfulness, and holistic techniques to help you address your concerns. Together we will find new solutions to the issues that trouble you. I look forward to you joining my practice.
I believe entering therapy is a brave step. I tailor my counseling style to fit the needs of my clients. I am client focused and use an integrative process of cognitive behavioral, supportive, mindfulness, and holistic techniques to help you address your concerns. Together we will find new solutions to the issues that trouble you. I look forward to you joining my practice.
I am a licensed Psychologist who works with children, teens, and young adults. I offer therapy and evaluation services. I commonly work with clients with attention problems, disruptive behavior, anxiety, depression, and trouble with social skills. I have specialties in working with families with young children (3-5 years) and supporting youth with bullying experiences. I provide services in person and virtually.
I am a licensed Psychologist who works with children, teens, and young adults. I offer therapy and evaluation services. I commonly work with clients with attention problems, disruptive behavior, anxiety, depression, and trouble with social skills. I have specialties in working with families with young children (3-5 years) and supporting youth with bullying experiences. I provide services in person and virtually.
Jeanae M. Hopgood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, PMH-C, CAGCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .
Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .
Debora King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
As an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor I am focused on providing person-centered care to help each person feel empowered in their treatment. I specialize in working with adolescences and emerging adults that have been impacted by trauma and substance use through the lifespan. I am motivated to work with my clients as they navigate major life transitions, process trauma, address the root of a problem and develop new healthy coping mechanisms.
As an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor I am focused on providing person-centered care to help each person feel empowered in their treatment. I specialize in working with adolescences and emerging adults that have been impacted by trauma and substance use through the lifespan. I am motivated to work with my clients as they navigate major life transitions, process trauma, address the root of a problem and develop new healthy coping mechanisms.
At Open Minds Psychological our clinicians are trained using a variety of evidence-informed models to support individuals, couples and families, and groups. Services offered are diagnostic evaluations, therapy (individual, family, group), career counseling, behavior consultation, parent support and co-parenting.
At Open Minds Psychological our clinicians are trained using a variety of evidence-informed models to support individuals, couples and families, and groups. Services offered are diagnostic evaluations, therapy (individual, family, group), career counseling, behavior consultation, parent support and co-parenting.
Amy L Hostetter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (Online Only)
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.
Kelly Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
I believe that people possess a deep and profound ability to overcome obstacles when provided with a supportive environment. I enjoy finding creative ways to reframe difficulties so individuals can access solutions that fit their lives. This often involves working with parents, families or other supportive communities so that deep and meaningful change can occur.
I believe that people possess a deep and profound ability to overcome obstacles when provided with a supportive environment. I enjoy finding creative ways to reframe difficulties so individuals can access solutions that fit their lives. This often involves working with parents, families or other supportive communities so that deep and meaningful change can occur.
Eileen McCann Araco, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Life can be tough, and it’s almost always made better with therapy. Two of my specialties are DBT and Borderline Personality. Other specialties include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ support.
Life can be tough, and it’s almost always made better with therapy. Two of my specialties are DBT and Borderline Personality. Other specialties include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ support.
Courtney Davey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
Nourish Therapy & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Are you seeking change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting, and accountable relationship with your therapist is crucial for achieving positive transformation. It's time to break free from what has held you back and caused pain. Our team consists of down-to-earth, relatable therapists who are ready to help you heal. We offer a wide range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic bodywork, and dance movement therapy. Additionally, Nourish provides EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
Are you seeking change and encouragement? A supportive, accepting, and accountable relationship with your therapist is crucial for achieving positive transformation. It's time to break free from what has held you back and caused pain. Our team consists of down-to-earth, relatable therapists who are ready to help you heal. We offer a wide range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including traditional talk therapy, EMDR, somatic bodywork, and dance movement therapy. Additionally, Nourish provides EMDR intensives. Reach out today to connect!
Ashley Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. She graduated from Juniata College with her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2011 and received her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2015 from Shippensburg University. Ashley has had the opportunity to practice in various settings throughout her career with clients of all ages, in both mental health and/or substance abuse outpatient and inpatient settings. Ashley prides herself as being a LGBTQIA+ affirming, a gender-affirming, and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist.
Ashley Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. She graduated from Juniata College with her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2011 and received her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2015 from Shippensburg University. Ashley has had the opportunity to practice in various settings throughout her career with clients of all ages, in both mental health and/or substance abuse outpatient and inpatient settings. Ashley prides herself as being a LGBTQIA+ affirming, a gender-affirming, and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist.
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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.