Transgender Therapists in Manayunk, PA
Kelly Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manayunk, PA 19127
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.
I believe that everyone has their potential already within them. Because of this, therapy is a place to discover what is possible and to provide the structure, tools, and outside perspective to more consistently bring your authentic self into your everyday. As we grow, we find that the ways we’ve seen and known ourselves no longer work for us, and the people around us change the dynamics in which we operate. Whether it is big life changes and self image issues to sexuality and relationship challenges, we have to take responsibility for our part and direct our effort to the areas where we have influence and control.
I believe that everyone has their potential already within them. Because of this, therapy is a place to discover what is possible and to provide the structure, tools, and outside perspective to more consistently bring your authentic self into your everyday. As we grow, we find that the ways we’ve seen and known ourselves no longer work for us, and the people around us change the dynamics in which we operate. Whether it is big life changes and self image issues to sexuality and relationship challenges, we have to take responsibility for our part and direct our effort to the areas where we have influence and control.
Rachel Oristano
Pre-Licensed Professional, DSCM, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manayunk, PA 19127
We are connective, social beings, and we all need a support system to help guide us out of the ruts in which we find ourselves. I want to empower you to harness your own strengths, meet the world on your own terms, and make your needs heard, even if you're having trouble finding your voice.
We are connective, social beings, and we all need a support system to help guide us out of the ruts in which we find ourselves. I want to empower you to harness your own strengths, meet the world on your own terms, and make your needs heard, even if you're having trouble finding your voice.
Mental health can be a taboo topic that can be difficult to explore. You may be new to therapy or be skeptical of the process of beginning therapy. I work from a collaborative background, encouraging clients to be involved in the therapeutic process as well as steer their own journey. In sessions, I work to demystify mental health and answer any questions you may have. As a queer identifying person, I offer gender affirming and celebratory care to multiple marginalized populations as they navigate life transitions, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and other presenting concerns.
Mental health can be a taboo topic that can be difficult to explore. You may be new to therapy or be skeptical of the process of beginning therapy. I work from a collaborative background, encouraging clients to be involved in the therapeutic process as well as steer their own journey. In sessions, I work to demystify mental health and answer any questions you may have. As a queer identifying person, I offer gender affirming and celebratory care to multiple marginalized populations as they navigate life transitions, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and other presenting concerns.
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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.
Sophie Nathan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQ+ Identities, Nonbinary and Transgender identity, Anxiety, and Depression.
My goal is to help clients feel heard, supported and understood. Whether you are coming to therapy to navigate difficult life changes, in order to set healthy boundaries, for support in reframing your anxious thoughts, thinking through how your past family dynamics affect you or navigating your identity, I am here to offer encouraging guidance, direct engagement and nurturing support. Therapy is a collaborative process and I take a relational approach to support you in expressing yourself authentically, navigating change, reframing negative self talk, setting healthy boundaries and supporting you in enhancing the way you cope.
I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQ+ Identities, Nonbinary and Transgender identity, Anxiety, and Depression.
My goal is to help clients feel heard, supported and understood. Whether you are coming to therapy to navigate difficult life changes, in order to set healthy boundaries, for support in reframing your anxious thoughts, thinking through how your past family dynamics affect you or navigating your identity, I am here to offer encouraging guidance, direct engagement and nurturing support. Therapy is a collaborative process and I take a relational approach to support you in expressing yourself authentically, navigating change, reframing negative self talk, setting healthy boundaries and supporting you in enhancing the way you cope.
I am a therapist who is passionate about working with clients who are often seen outside the “typical,” including transgender, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals. I provide counseling for adolescents, adults, and families in the greater Philadelphia area. I am a queer, trans non-binary therapist and I believe deeply in working toward social justice, so I pay close attention to your intersecting identities and environments to help us both understand your experiences.
I am a therapist who is passionate about working with clients who are often seen outside the “typical,” including transgender, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals. I provide counseling for adolescents, adults, and families in the greater Philadelphia area. I am a queer, trans non-binary therapist and I believe deeply in working toward social justice, so I pay close attention to your intersecting identities and environments to help us both understand your experiences.
Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Online Only)
I have primarily worked with adults and adolescents, and I have in-depth experience working with queer and transgender folks.
I believe in the power of therapy as a space to connect and to name one's truths and desires aloud. I provide clients with an empathic, nonjudgmental space where they can explore the stories they have learned about themselves over time. Much of my work is focused around the intersections of identity, trauma, and mental health, and I am committed to exploring the ways that race, gender, and other social identities show up in the world and in the therapy room.
I have primarily worked with adults and adolescents, and I have in-depth experience working with queer and transgender folks.
I believe in the power of therapy as a space to connect and to name one's truths and desires aloud. I provide clients with an empathic, nonjudgmental space where they can explore the stories they have learned about themselves over time. Much of my work is focused around the intersections of identity, trauma, and mental health, and I am committed to exploring the ways that race, gender, and other social identities show up in the world and in the therapy room.
Lenore M. Jefford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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.
Robert Michael Pileggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
Not accepting new clients
Planning to expand the practice in 2023; you're welcome to make and inquiry in case I have an opening. Would you like your perspective on life to change and grow in ways that support greater well-being, empowerment, and a sense of balance? Life is constantly changing and presenting challenges. I support people who are willing to look honestly at themselves, learn new skills, and make changes that may initially be scary but, with support and growth of your confidence, changes that are possible. I also work with couples who wish to deepen their relationship, to be more present with one another, and to communicate more effectively.
Planning to expand the practice in 2023; you're welcome to make and inquiry in case I have an opening. Would you like your perspective on life to change and grow in ways that support greater well-being, empowerment, and a sense of balance? Life is constantly changing and presenting challenges. I support people who are willing to look honestly at themselves, learn new skills, and make changes that may initially be scary but, with support and growth of your confidence, changes that are possible. I also work with couples who wish to deepen their relationship, to be more present with one another, and to communicate more effectively.
Lucas Bernardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! You have now taken the first step in seeking out support and I know this may not have been easy. Finding time for self-care is so important, but often is first to go. Do you feel weighed down with general life stress, anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, work issues, low self-esteem, relationship stress, LGBTQ+ specific stress or even coming into a new awareness of your gender/sexual identity? Have you found yourself struggling to focus on the present, having your past or future concerns pulling you in opposite directions? Perhaps you want to learn how to work with situations you face instead of fighting them.
Welcome! You have now taken the first step in seeking out support and I know this may not have been easy. Finding time for self-care is so important, but often is first to go. Do you feel weighed down with general life stress, anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, work issues, low self-esteem, relationship stress, LGBTQ+ specific stress or even coming into a new awareness of your gender/sexual identity? Have you found yourself struggling to focus on the present, having your past or future concerns pulling you in opposite directions? Perhaps you want to learn how to work with situations you face instead of fighting them.
Sarah Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
People come to therapy for so many reasons - perhaps it’s a feeling of overwhelm, a desire to build connection and closeness with yourself and others, or just a hunch that something is off. Whatever your reason may be, now is a great time to begin. I intend to meet you with curiosity and warmth to learn about the depths of your experience as a whole person, honoring the ways you have adapted to manage challenging experiences. I attend carefully to pacing, and will prioritize your autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. Importantly, our work will center on what is important to you.
People come to therapy for so many reasons - perhaps it’s a feeling of overwhelm, a desire to build connection and closeness with yourself and others, or just a hunch that something is off. Whatever your reason may be, now is a great time to begin. I intend to meet you with curiosity and warmth to learn about the depths of your experience as a whole person, honoring the ways you have adapted to manage challenging experiences. I attend carefully to pacing, and will prioritize your autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. Importantly, our work will center on what is important to you.
We have points in our lives when having a therapist can help us move through difficult times. You may feel stuck, isolated, or just wanting support. You may hold past experiences from family that feel present or have stress from feeling unsafe in the world. My specialties include working with grief, trauma, shame, and relationship issues, I work with folks around healing from the impacts of racism and white supremacy. I love working with LGBT communities have a specialty in working with trans/non-binary folks. I specialize in clients considering parenting and becoming parents/single parents.
We have points in our lives when having a therapist can help us move through difficult times. You may feel stuck, isolated, or just wanting support. You may hold past experiences from family that feel present or have stress from feeling unsafe in the world. My specialties include working with grief, trauma, shame, and relationship issues, I work with folks around healing from the impacts of racism and white supremacy. I love working with LGBT communities have a specialty in working with trans/non-binary folks. I specialize in clients considering parenting and becoming parents/single parents.
Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, seen and supported. It is my intention to create such a space. I understand that life is messy and I will work with you to solve life's challenges as they arise.
Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, seen and supported. It is my intention to create such a space. I understand that life is messy and I will work with you to solve life's challenges as they arise.
Nazie Meacham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
Not accepting new clients
For over fifteen years, I have been honored to walk beside hundreds of people in their journey to greater empowerment and resiliency. Within the therapeutic relationship, we will work collaboratively to identify obstacles to wellness, develop skills for personal coping, illuminate individual strengths, and nurture individuals' inherent potential to thrive. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space to support individuals path of recognizing and attending to personal needs and self acceptance. I love to meet people where they are, bringing in a variety of tools to enhance growth and support each person's individual goals.
For over fifteen years, I have been honored to walk beside hundreds of people in their journey to greater empowerment and resiliency. Within the therapeutic relationship, we will work collaboratively to identify obstacles to wellness, develop skills for personal coping, illuminate individual strengths, and nurture individuals' inherent potential to thrive. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space to support individuals path of recognizing and attending to personal needs and self acceptance. I love to meet people where they are, bringing in a variety of tools to enhance growth and support each person's individual goals.
Welcome to my page. I’m glad you’re taking the initial steps in searching for a therapist that is a “good fit.” I have many years of experience as an individual and couples therapist assisting others navigate through challenges or simply build on inner strengths in an effort to thrive and manifest their authentic selves. I am happy to assist you in working on the issues that have lead you on this search for a therapist.
Welcome to my page. I’m glad you’re taking the initial steps in searching for a therapist that is a “good fit.” I have many years of experience as an individual and couples therapist assisting others navigate through challenges or simply build on inner strengths in an effort to thrive and manifest their authentic selves. I am happy to assist you in working on the issues that have lead you on this search for a therapist.
Kay Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, SEP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19108 (Online Only)
First things first: You are the expert on your experience! My role as your therapist is to support you in unearthing and building on the strengths you possess, the insights you hold, and the world you envision for yourself. As a therapist, I am inspired by authentic connection and collaborative work. Whether it's your goal to manage anxiety and stress, build a healthier relationship with your body and self, engage in healing around traumatic experiences, or develop more rewarding relationships, I provide a non-judgmental space in which we'll work together to explore those things that feel hardest to manage alone.
First things first: You are the expert on your experience! My role as your therapist is to support you in unearthing and building on the strengths you possess, the insights you hold, and the world you envision for yourself. As a therapist, I am inspired by authentic connection and collaborative work. Whether it's your goal to manage anxiety and stress, build a healthier relationship with your body and self, engage in healing around traumatic experiences, or develop more rewarding relationships, I provide a non-judgmental space in which we'll work together to explore those things that feel hardest to manage alone.
Christopher J Famiglietti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Through my personal and professional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am Certified in EXRP through CBI to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.
Through my personal and professional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am Certified in EXRP through CBI to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.
Acacia Masso
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I view clients as the experts in their own lives, and my goal is to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive partnership. I support people experiencing trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. As someone raised in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, moving to the United States as a young adult, I am interested in supporting people processing cross-cultural transition and bicultural identity, as well as intergenerational, communal trauma and survivor’s guilt. As a queer therapist, I am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients as well.
I view clients as the experts in their own lives, and my goal is to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive partnership. I support people experiencing trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. As someone raised in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, moving to the United States as a young adult, I am interested in supporting people processing cross-cultural transition and bicultural identity, as well as intergenerational, communal trauma and survivor’s guilt. As a queer therapist, I am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients as well.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Feeling unfulfilled in relationships, career, or other key areas of your life? If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that no longer serve, I can help with that. Therapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at areas in your life that cause distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically. I work with individuals and couples/partners.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Feeling unfulfilled in relationships, career, or other key areas of your life? If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that no longer serve, I can help with that. Therapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at areas in your life that cause distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically. I work with individuals and couples/partners.
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- Ardmore
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- Conshohocken
- Flourtown
- Gladwyne
- Haverford
- Lafayette Hill
- Narberth
- Philadelphia
- Upper Darby
- Wyncote
- Wynnewood
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.