Transgender Therapists in Harrisburg, PA
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, non-binary, etc. and seeking an affirming therapist? Are you having difficulty navigating relationships with friends and/or family due to your identity? Struggling with depression and/or anxiety because of today’s political climate? Struggling with the coming out process? Are you in need of a gender affirming letter to pursue gender affirming medical care? Seeking to explore your identity? Have a desire to set/create healthy boundaries with those around you?
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, non-binary, etc. and seeking an affirming therapist? Are you having difficulty navigating relationships with friends and/or family due to your identity? Struggling with depression and/or anxiety because of today’s political climate? Struggling with the coming out process? Are you in need of a gender affirming letter to pursue gender affirming medical care? Seeking to explore your identity? Have a desire to set/create healthy boundaries with those around you?
Ames Ryan Capomacchio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Waitlist for new clients
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.
Welcome to my page! Whether you're totally new to therapy and starting this process for the first time, or a self-exploration veteran, beginning with a new therapist can be both exciting and intimidating. I am here for you! My primary focuses of treatment include anxiety and depressive disorders; relationship distress, parent training, and exploration of gender, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity. I work with each client to help them gain the rich, fulfilling, and meaningful life that we all want.
Welcome to my page! Whether you're totally new to therapy and starting this process for the first time, or a self-exploration veteran, beginning with a new therapist can be both exciting and intimidating. I am here for you! My primary focuses of treatment include anxiety and depressive disorders; relationship distress, parent training, and exploration of gender, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity. I work with each client to help them gain the rich, fulfilling, and meaningful life that we all want.
Mountain View Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-DBT, CCTPII, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17109
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and ADHD. I am also a Level Two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Gender Affirming Care is also an offered. I utilize a client-centered approach to create a supportive, nonjudgmental, and individualized experience from the initial intake until discharge. I work with ages 14+. Offering virtual and in-person visits. My treatment philosophy is to provide individualized treatment and clinical services that will aid the individual in accomplishing individualized treatment goals and developing a Life Worth Living.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and ADHD. I am also a Level Two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Gender Affirming Care is also an offered. I utilize a client-centered approach to create a supportive, nonjudgmental, and individualized experience from the initial intake until discharge. I work with ages 14+. Offering virtual and in-person visits. My treatment philosophy is to provide individualized treatment and clinical services that will aid the individual in accomplishing individualized treatment goals and developing a Life Worth Living.
Ashley Mahdavi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCDPD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17102 (Online Only)
I believe that a good therapist uses various approaches to suit their client's needs. My goal is to create a supportive environment to help you express yourself and learn the skills necessary to handle whatever life might throw your way. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or are just going through a rough time, there are a variety of strategies we can use to get you back to enjoying life. In my sessions, I like to utilize various techniques to help you feel more capable in your ability to handle life's stressors. The ultimate goal is for you to feel confident in handling whatever stress life hands you.
I believe that a good therapist uses various approaches to suit their client's needs. My goal is to create a supportive environment to help you express yourself and learn the skills necessary to handle whatever life might throw your way. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or are just going through a rough time, there are a variety of strategies we can use to get you back to enjoying life. In my sessions, I like to utilize various techniques to help you feel more capable in your ability to handle life's stressors. The ultimate goal is for you to feel confident in handling whatever stress life hands you.
Mike Elliot
Licensed Professional Counselor, AuDHD, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Waitlist for new clients
I am a cognitively oriented therapist. That is a fancy way to say I pay a lot of attention to your thoughts. There are only three things in the universe you can control: your thoughts, your feelings, and your behaviors. It is your thoughts that drive your feelings and behaviors. The better you manage your thoughts, the better you manage your emotions and your life.
I am a cognitively oriented therapist. That is a fancy way to say I pay a lot of attention to your thoughts. There are only three things in the universe you can control: your thoughts, your feelings, and your behaviors. It is your thoughts that drive your feelings and behaviors. The better you manage your thoughts, the better you manage your emotions and your life.
Your life is a garden; it needs attention and care! Therapy with me is a supportive, dedicated space where you develop into a skilled gardener who can cultivate the life you want. We will work together to figure out what are weeds that need to be thinned, and what flowers and crops you want to nurture. We will identify what tools, knowledge, and skills you need to grow your garden. We will navigate the barriers, internal and external, that have hindered your gardening efforts. Therapy can be hard work, but it can also be quite enjoyable, and you may be surprised by how much laughter can be involved!
Your life is a garden; it needs attention and care! Therapy with me is a supportive, dedicated space where you develop into a skilled gardener who can cultivate the life you want. We will work together to figure out what are weeds that need to be thinned, and what flowers and crops you want to nurture. We will identify what tools, knowledge, and skills you need to grow your garden. We will navigate the barriers, internal and external, that have hindered your gardening efforts. Therapy can be hard work, but it can also be quite enjoyable, and you may be surprised by how much laughter can be involved!
West Philly Therapy Center is a group practice that specializes in working with relationship, sexuality and gender related issues. While each of our therapist has their own style and specialty, they are all collectively & actively working from an anti-racist, queer & trans affirming, social justice, and trauma-informed lens. We provide a warm, collaborative and compassionate space for clients to process, explore, grow, and heal. We strive to develop a therapeutic environment of mutual trust, respect and care, where the complexities of each client's experiences and identities are honored.
West Philly Therapy Center is a group practice that specializes in working with relationship, sexuality and gender related issues. While each of our therapist has their own style and specialty, they are all collectively & actively working from an anti-racist, queer & trans affirming, social justice, and trauma-informed lens. We provide a warm, collaborative and compassionate space for clients to process, explore, grow, and heal. We strive to develop a therapeutic environment of mutual trust, respect and care, where the complexities of each client's experiences and identities are honored.
My ideal client would be someone who wants support and guidance to make sense of things that have happened to them in the past and who wants to invest in their overall healing and well-being to get more out of their current life. I welcome the opportunity to help clients who feel wounded and confused by mixed messages given by their family, school, churches, etc. as well as who may have lost their sense of direction and fulfillment in relationships, work, self-care, and faith. Clients would have a safe and nonjudgmental space to be themselves in order to reclaim who they want to be and to practice grace and self-compassion.
My ideal client would be someone who wants support and guidance to make sense of things that have happened to them in the past and who wants to invest in their overall healing and well-being to get more out of their current life. I welcome the opportunity to help clients who feel wounded and confused by mixed messages given by their family, school, churches, etc. as well as who may have lost their sense of direction and fulfillment in relationships, work, self-care, and faith. Clients would have a safe and nonjudgmental space to be themselves in order to reclaim who they want to be and to practice grace and self-compassion.
When managing the day to day struggles, it may be hard to identify when something is wrong. At times, it can be even harder to ask for help. The step to reach out to a therapist is tough, so recognize your strength in this moment. Collaboratively, we can navigate the hurdles of your past, the difficulties of today, the worries impacting your future, and locate a community to support your overall well-being.
When managing the day to day struggles, it may be hard to identify when something is wrong. At times, it can be even harder to ask for help. The step to reach out to a therapist is tough, so recognize your strength in this moment. Collaboratively, we can navigate the hurdles of your past, the difficulties of today, the worries impacting your future, and locate a community to support your overall well-being.
Michelina Marsico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17112
We all come into this world with a blank canvas. All of our experiences throughout our lives get added to it. Sometimes, like art, life gets messy, and there are too many layers to get through. I am here to walk alongside you as you scrape off and explore the layers in your life and learn to paint a clearer picture. You are the narrator of your own story. Every person has the ability to learn tools to adapt to the crazy changes in this world.
We all come into this world with a blank canvas. All of our experiences throughout our lives get added to it. Sometimes, like art, life gets messy, and there are too many layers to get through. I am here to walk alongside you as you scrape off and explore the layers in your life and learn to paint a clearer picture. You are the narrator of your own story. Every person has the ability to learn tools to adapt to the crazy changes in this world.
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Alexandria L Jones ( Holistic Sex And Relationship Therapist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, KAP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Welcome to RHS, I hold a Master of Social Work Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Currently specializing in Sex and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and a wide variety of mindfulness-based holistic clinical approaches. I am currently being supervised by Jodi Silverman LCSW, Dr. Estefanía Simich Muñoz, PhD, LCPC, CST, CST-S, and Patricia Rich LCSW, CST-S, CST. I work with women, men, 2SLGBTQ+, survivors of abuse, folks with HIV/AIDS, in the Kink/BDSM lifestyle, folks struggling with sexual function issues, and those in relationships struggling to build intimacy.
Welcome to RHS, I hold a Master of Social Work Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Currently specializing in Sex and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and a wide variety of mindfulness-based holistic clinical approaches. I am currently being supervised by Jodi Silverman LCSW, Dr. Estefanía Simich Muñoz, PhD, LCPC, CST, CST-S, and Patricia Rich LCSW, CST-S, CST. I work with women, men, 2SLGBTQ+, survivors of abuse, folks with HIV/AIDS, in the Kink/BDSM lifestyle, folks struggling with sexual function issues, and those in relationships struggling to build intimacy.
Alison Sarver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults. I have a client centered approach that pulls from your own strengths and beliefs, with the goal of having you feel more empowered in your daily life. I hope to help you build a better self-awareness and provide a space for emotional release. I keep in mind intersectionality of a person’s identity and help them explore what they feel is their core-self, versus the oppressive societal pressures that can impact our self-worth. So often we have layers of generational trauma passed down through our families that has never been addressed or acknowledged.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults. I have a client centered approach that pulls from your own strengths and beliefs, with the goal of having you feel more empowered in your daily life. I hope to help you build a better self-awareness and provide a space for emotional release. I keep in mind intersectionality of a person’s identity and help them explore what they feel is their core-self, versus the oppressive societal pressures that can impact our self-worth. So often we have layers of generational trauma passed down through our families that has never been addressed or acknowledged.
Katie Henson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17110
The work I do is unique to each individual. Your life story is your own and finding a place to feel empowered, validated, challenged, and grown in healthy and supportive ways is waiting for you. By utilizing numerous modalities, approaches, techniques, and skills, I am able to offer you a place to reconnect with or discover your worth and value. I typically see individuals ages 16 and over as well as couples.
The work I do is unique to each individual. Your life story is your own and finding a place to feel empowered, validated, challenged, and grown in healthy and supportive ways is waiting for you. By utilizing numerous modalities, approaches, techniques, and skills, I am able to offer you a place to reconnect with or discover your worth and value. I typically see individuals ages 16 and over as well as couples.
Alexandria is deeply passionate about sex, relationships, and fostering meaningful conversations to bring people closer to their individual self, partner(s), and groups. She wholeheartedly supports people in their healing to develop confidence and take meaningful steps in their life, relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. Alexandria also offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as well as Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Psychedelic integration therapy involves supporting you before and/or after an experience with psychedelic medicine.
Alexandria is deeply passionate about sex, relationships, and fostering meaningful conversations to bring people closer to their individual self, partner(s), and groups. She wholeheartedly supports people in their healing to develop confidence and take meaningful steps in their life, relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. Alexandria also offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as well as Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Psychedelic integration therapy involves supporting you before and/or after an experience with psychedelic medicine.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Dr. David Baker earned his Psy. D. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2007 and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 2010.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Dr. David Baker earned his Psy. D. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2007 and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 2010.
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
Carissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience, specializing in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, personality disorders, and severe mental illness. She treats patients above the age of 14 by using a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support a person's strengths, reduce distress associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms, and develop ways to better manage stress. Carissa aims to provide individuals with the tools and skills to live a life in line with their goals related to personal growth.
Carissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience, specializing in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, personality disorders, and severe mental illness. She treats patients above the age of 14 by using a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support a person's strengths, reduce distress associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms, and develop ways to better manage stress. Carissa aims to provide individuals with the tools and skills to live a life in line with their goals related to personal growth.
Jessica Myers-Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Do you find yourself questioning why you are not happy, no matter what you do? You're someone who wants to feel confident and assured, but fit yourself ruled by feeling out of control with your emotions and reactions, and feeling bad that you can't get your sh-t together. You have an idea about what success would look lit, but the the doors all seem to be shut.
Do you find yourself questioning why you are not happy, no matter what you do? You're someone who wants to feel confident and assured, but fit yourself ruled by feeling out of control with your emotions and reactions, and feeling bad that you can't get your sh-t together. You have an idea about what success would look lit, but the the doors all seem to be shut.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, Summa Cum Laude, and previously earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Elizabethtown College. I have experience working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, phobias, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), LGBTQIA+, and those experiencing housing or financial insecurity, low self-esteem, and bullying.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, Summa Cum Laude, and previously earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Elizabethtown College. I have experience working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, phobias, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), LGBTQIA+, and those experiencing housing or financial insecurity, low self-esteem, and bullying.
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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.