Transgender Therapists in Bedford, TX
Garreth Baldwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
As a queer non-binary person that is part of both the ethical nonmonogamy and kink communities, I know personally how hard it can be to find a mental health professional that understands. After my own struggle I decided to pursue mental health as a profession so that I could give back to the communities that have meant so much to me. Everyone needs help with life sometimes and everyone should be able to get that help in a judgement free way that affirms one’s identity. Even if what you are currently struggling with has nothing to do with your identity, it can still be good to find help in a way that feels authentic to who you are.
As a queer non-binary person that is part of both the ethical nonmonogamy and kink communities, I know personally how hard it can be to find a mental health professional that understands. After my own struggle I decided to pursue mental health as a profession so that I could give back to the communities that have meant so much to me. Everyone needs help with life sometimes and everyone should be able to get that help in a judgement free way that affirms one’s identity. Even if what you are currently struggling with has nothing to do with your identity, it can still be good to find help in a way that feels authentic to who you are.
Bridges To Crossroads Counseling & IOP Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
"The treasure is in the work". (J. Kwik). At Bridges To Crossroads Counseling & IOP Care, our clinicians will identify, address and transform the way you are feeling, thinking and behaving to promote positive emotional health. We will help you to develop strategies to reach your goals of emotional and mental well- being. You can be the difference that you want to see in your life.... Allow us to help you discover that difference.
"The treasure is in the work". (J. Kwik). At Bridges To Crossroads Counseling & IOP Care, our clinicians will identify, address and transform the way you are feeling, thinking and behaving to promote positive emotional health. We will help you to develop strategies to reach your goals of emotional and mental well- being. You can be the difference that you want to see in your life.... Allow us to help you discover that difference.
Serenity with Sabado, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
Seeking therapy is a very brave/positive step, although scary. Whether you are overwhelmed with your emotions, experiencing life transitions, struggling to navigate relationships, anxiety, or depression, or stress, everyone needs somebody to listen to them sometimes. Life can be difficult going through adversities alone and sometimes having extra support is needed and that is okay. My purpose is to create a non-judgmental, safe space for you where you feel heard, validated, and most importantly supported. Mental health is a vital part of your well-being and I am honored to have the ability to offer those services.
Seeking therapy is a very brave/positive step, although scary. Whether you are overwhelmed with your emotions, experiencing life transitions, struggling to navigate relationships, anxiety, or depression, or stress, everyone needs somebody to listen to them sometimes. Life can be difficult going through adversities alone and sometimes having extra support is needed and that is okay. My purpose is to create a non-judgmental, safe space for you where you feel heard, validated, and most importantly supported. Mental health is a vital part of your well-being and I am honored to have the ability to offer those services.
Dr. Michael Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, DOT-SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas is dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas is dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
I worked in Texas for 30 years and work with adults and teens. I now do only telehealth in TX. I specialize in work with women, the LGBTQ population, and adolescents I enjoy working with women on dealing with stresses in their lives and establishing boundaries that help them cope with the pressures of work and family life balance. I have been excited to work with the LGBTQIA population. I have worked with Trans youth and adults, writing letters and doing work that help with their life. I received a second Masters' (as well as my PHD) in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at TWU.
I worked in Texas for 30 years and work with adults and teens. I now do only telehealth in TX. I specialize in work with women, the LGBTQ population, and adolescents I enjoy working with women on dealing with stresses in their lives and establishing boundaries that help them cope with the pressures of work and family life balance. I have been excited to work with the LGBTQIA population. I have worked with Trans youth and adults, writing letters and doing work that help with their life. I received a second Masters' (as well as my PHD) in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at TWU.
Positive Pathways Counseling And Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
As a professional counselor, I believe in the power of each individual to overcome barriers that prevent their life pathway from taking a more positive direction. I am invested in creating a calm and safe haven where growth and improvement can occur. Using a person-centered approach requires understanding the perspective patients have about issues in their lives to foster open, honest communication within a therapeutic relationship. When people feel comfortable expressing their emotions, an effective counselor is able to gain knowledge of how that person views their problems.
As a professional counselor, I believe in the power of each individual to overcome barriers that prevent their life pathway from taking a more positive direction. I am invested in creating a calm and safe haven where growth and improvement can occur. Using a person-centered approach requires understanding the perspective patients have about issues in their lives to foster open, honest communication within a therapeutic relationship. When people feel comfortable expressing their emotions, an effective counselor is able to gain knowledge of how that person views their problems.
Despite the vast amounts of challenges that life may throw our way, I truly believe that mental flexibility and perseverance may be cultivated by anyone who would seek it. It allows one to bend in the winds of change without breaking, while adjusting and evaluating new wisdoms and perspectives that may be applied to one's life situations. The mind of an individual can be as flexible as one's ability to imagine it to be, when given the support and permission to do so through my integrative and pragmatic approach to therapy.
Despite the vast amounts of challenges that life may throw our way, I truly believe that mental flexibility and perseverance may be cultivated by anyone who would seek it. It allows one to bend in the winds of change without breaking, while adjusting and evaluating new wisdoms and perspectives that may be applied to one's life situations. The mind of an individual can be as flexible as one's ability to imagine it to be, when given the support and permission to do so through my integrative and pragmatic approach to therapy.
Cynthia Ann Cashman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
I am passionate about my career as a therapist. After more than 30 years, I know I chose the right profession. Helping others through difficult times and encouraging their growth is my goal. Every client is unique and requires an individual approach to ensure that their therapy goals are met. My personal style provides compassion and care to ensure success.
I am passionate about my career as a therapist. After more than 30 years, I know I chose the right profession. Helping others through difficult times and encouraging their growth is my goal. Every client is unique and requires an individual approach to ensure that their therapy goals are met. My personal style provides compassion and care to ensure success.
We deal with daily obstacles that challenge our ability to grow and develop balanced and healthy relationships. I know that we get "stuck" with our emotions and behaviors which could sometimes create distress for us and the ones we love.
We deal with daily obstacles that challenge our ability to grow and develop balanced and healthy relationships. I know that we get "stuck" with our emotions and behaviors which could sometimes create distress for us and the ones we love.
Sharla Carpenter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
You want a life different from what you have, but don’t know how to start. Your relationships have not been fulfilling and you are left believing something is wrong with you. The divorce left you confused about what you want in life because the marriage didn’t work. Your friendships feel conditional and you want to be authentic, but don’t know how the people in your life are going to react. Feeling stuck has become a daily experience and you see people around you making changes, so you know it’s possible, you just don’t know how. You are left thinking this is not the life you wanted, but you also aren’t sure what life you want.
You want a life different from what you have, but don’t know how to start. Your relationships have not been fulfilling and you are left believing something is wrong with you. The divorce left you confused about what you want in life because the marriage didn’t work. Your friendships feel conditional and you want to be authentic, but don’t know how the people in your life are going to react. Feeling stuck has become a daily experience and you see people around you making changes, so you know it’s possible, you just don’t know how. You are left thinking this is not the life you wanted, but you also aren’t sure what life you want.
Farrah Bonnot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
Do you worry your experiences, preferences, or orientation make the search for a mental health professional difficult? Are there times or situations where you'd like a helping hand, but feel overwhelmed about explaining your background to someone who may not understand? I know what that feels like. My passion lies in helping survivors of trauma and I am deeply invested in serving LGBTQIA+, polyam, consensual non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and all sexual minority communities. I am also sex work allied and provide non-judgmental support for individuals who are, or have been in the sex industry.
Do you worry your experiences, preferences, or orientation make the search for a mental health professional difficult? Are there times or situations where you'd like a helping hand, but feel overwhelmed about explaining your background to someone who may not understand? I know what that feels like. My passion lies in helping survivors of trauma and I am deeply invested in serving LGBTQIA+, polyam, consensual non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and all sexual minority communities. I am also sex work allied and provide non-judgmental support for individuals who are, or have been in the sex industry.
Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Michael Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bedford, TX 76022 (Online Only)
I will help you resolve problems regarding your relationships, anxiety, depression, anger and addiction. I have twenty years of counseling experience and enjoy working with adults and adolescents. My clients describe me as warm, but honest. I will help you find sensitive solutions to life's toughest problems.
I will help you resolve problems regarding your relationships, anxiety, depression, anger and addiction. I have twenty years of counseling experience and enjoy working with adults and adolescents. My clients describe me as warm, but honest. I will help you find sensitive solutions to life's toughest problems.
It takes courage to reach out for assistance. I acknowledge that, and welcome you to an environment that asks questions, and promotes change! In my practice, I strive to make the client feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment we meet. The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. I understand that there are certain feelings, problems, relationship dynamics and behaviors that one would like to feel better about as soon as possible. My practice does not ignore one's need for change in the here and now!
It takes courage to reach out for assistance. I acknowledge that, and welcome you to an environment that asks questions, and promotes change! In my practice, I strive to make the client feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment we meet. The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. I understand that there are certain feelings, problems, relationship dynamics and behaviors that one would like to feel better about as soon as possible. My practice does not ignore one's need for change in the here and now!
Shawn C Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76022 (Online Only)
I believe true healing involves hard-work, a dose of self-awareness and the diligence to see oneself as being capable of it. Let me help you get to that place using congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. As a Client Centered Therapist, I seek to assist you with addressing the concerns, acknowledging the needs and identifying the goals specific to your overall idea of mental wellness. My experience ranges from ages 7-65+ in different levels of severity.
I believe true healing involves hard-work, a dose of self-awareness and the diligence to see oneself as being capable of it. Let me help you get to that place using congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. As a Client Centered Therapist, I seek to assist you with addressing the concerns, acknowledging the needs and identifying the goals specific to your overall idea of mental wellness. My experience ranges from ages 7-65+ in different levels of severity.
Karen Limme LPC is an LBGTQ+ affirming therapist at Full Hearts Counseling and Headway who is committed to helping adolescents and adults who find themselves stuck in life. Whether it is induced by anxiety, trauma, stress, or new life changes, Karen is excited to help you to find your next life adventure. This may be through resolving grief or mood issues, trauma therapy, or self-exploration. Karen will create a safe place to explore emotions. If you or someone you love could benefit, reach out for a consultation.
Karen Limme LPC is an LBGTQ+ affirming therapist at Full Hearts Counseling and Headway who is committed to helping adolescents and adults who find themselves stuck in life. Whether it is induced by anxiety, trauma, stress, or new life changes, Karen is excited to help you to find your next life adventure. This may be through resolving grief or mood issues, trauma therapy, or self-exploration. Karen will create a safe place to explore emotions. If you or someone you love could benefit, reach out for a consultation.
Dr. Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, TIYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76022
Making the decision to attend counseling can be a difficult one. Many times emotions are hard to control or even understand, while others in your life may not comprehend what you are struggling with. I understand the difficulties of expectations placed upon each of us to hide or suppress emotions. Together, we will work towards growth and positive changes in your life. Whether you are experiencing a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. My goal is to help you through your challenges that may be creating barriers for you to move forward.
Making the decision to attend counseling can be a difficult one. Many times emotions are hard to control or even understand, while others in your life may not comprehend what you are struggling with. I understand the difficulties of expectations placed upon each of us to hide or suppress emotions. Together, we will work towards growth and positive changes in your life. Whether you are experiencing a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. My goal is to help you through your challenges that may be creating barriers for you to move forward.
Valerie Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
Not accepting new clients
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
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Hello You, yes You! Has life gotten you tired? Overworked? Stressed out? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right profile. Let us tell you how we can help. Throughout our journey of life, we can experience some hard hits that will prevent us from moving forward without stumbling or feeling stuck. It is difficult to go through this journey without the assistance of someone who is not attached to your journey. The therapists at Balance Beacon offer clients a space to share the most difficult parts of themselves.
Hello You, yes You! Has life gotten you tired? Overworked? Stressed out? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right profile. Let us tell you how we can help. Throughout our journey of life, we can experience some hard hits that will prevent us from moving forward without stumbling or feeling stuck. It is difficult to go through this journey without the assistance of someone who is not attached to your journey. The therapists at Balance Beacon offer clients a space to share the most difficult parts of themselves.
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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.