Transgender Therapists in Covington, WA

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Meg Goodfellow
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
Have you experienced anxiety, worries about food and body, gender dysphoria, religious or other trauma or executive functioning issues that impact your ability to function and stay connected in life and in relationship? A lot of my clients face difficulties managing these experiences and want support and understanding from a therapist that shares these lived experiences and has the expertise necessary to provide helpful treatment.
Have you experienced anxiety, worries about food and body, gender dysphoria, religious or other trauma or executive functioning issues that impact your ability to function and stay connected in life and in relationship? A lot of my clients face difficulties managing these experiences and want support and understanding from a therapist that shares these lived experiences and has the expertise necessary to provide helpful treatment.
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Tasha Trembath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
(253) 342-4010 View (253) 342-4010
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Mackenzie Guddat
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042
Now Accepting New Patients. My therapeutic orientation is best described as a holistic and comprehensive approach to counseling. I find that developing insight into the nature of one's problems within the context of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, can lead to healthier relationships and a more satisfying life. I tailor my treatment approach to best fit the needs and desires of my clients. My hope is to help people recognize that life is a continual balance between stability and grow through acceptance and actualization.
Now Accepting New Patients. My therapeutic orientation is best described as a holistic and comprehensive approach to counseling. I find that developing insight into the nature of one's problems within the context of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, can lead to healthier relationships and a more satisfying life. I tailor my treatment approach to best fit the needs and desires of my clients. My hope is to help people recognize that life is a continual balance between stability and grow through acceptance and actualization.
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Arthur Levine
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
(206) 504-2651 View (206) 504-2651
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Jennifer Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
My name is Jennifer Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW and I’m licensed in both Washington and Colorado. I offer fifteen years of professional experience in the helping profession. The modalities I prefer are client-centered, strengths-based, psychoanalytic, talk therapy, attachment-based, and mindfulness skills. My experience is working primarily with adults. My focus populations include women issues, queer issues, seniors with health conditions, veterans, PTSD, men’s issues, domestic violence in hetero and same-sex relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, codependency, and narcissism.
My name is Jennifer Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW and I’m licensed in both Washington and Colorado. I offer fifteen years of professional experience in the helping profession. The modalities I prefer are client-centered, strengths-based, psychoanalytic, talk therapy, attachment-based, and mindfulness skills. My experience is working primarily with adults. My focus populations include women issues, queer issues, seniors with health conditions, veterans, PTSD, men’s issues, domestic violence in hetero and same-sex relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, codependency, and narcissism.
(509) 479-1368 View (509) 479-1368
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Barbara Garvin Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my approach is systemic and strength-based. I believe in human connection as the most important factor to our own happiness and the health of families and communities. In my work with clients we strive to identify the unique strengths and abilities that will help them cope with life's challenges and build stronger relationships.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my approach is systemic and strength-based. I believe in human connection as the most important factor to our own happiness and the health of families and communities. In my work with clients we strive to identify the unique strengths and abilities that will help them cope with life's challenges and build stronger relationships.
(425) 598-0705 View (425) 598-0705
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Ashley Haynes-Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042
Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.
Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.
(425) 409-5851 View (425) 409-5851
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Tristan Vizconde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Tristan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington and New York. I am a sex and body-positive, LGBTQI+ affirming, kink-friendly therapist who works with adults, 18 and over, around varying topics such as gender, sexuality, HIV/AIDS & STIs, safer sex, self-esteem, self-acceptance, family, Asian (Filipino) identity, polyamorous/alternative relationship structures, harm-reduction, depression, and anxiety.
Hi! My name is Tristan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington and New York. I am a sex and body-positive, LGBTQI+ affirming, kink-friendly therapist who works with adults, 18 and over, around varying topics such as gender, sexuality, HIV/AIDS & STIs, safer sex, self-esteem, self-acceptance, family, Asian (Filipino) identity, polyamorous/alternative relationship structures, harm-reduction, depression, and anxiety.
(516) 990-4576 View (516) 990-4576
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Monica Robbins
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042
My name is Monica. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience working with youth and adults providing addiction prevention, treatment & recovery services. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My personal life experiences have inspired me to help others, and I strive to offer a safe, caring space so you can process life's challenges and blessings. I am skilled in treating many issues including, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, co-dependency, addiction and recovery, life transitions, parenting, relationships, & grief.
My name is Monica. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience working with youth and adults providing addiction prevention, treatment & recovery services. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My personal life experiences have inspired me to help others, and I strive to offer a safe, caring space so you can process life's challenges and blessings. I am skilled in treating many issues including, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, co-dependency, addiction and recovery, life transitions, parenting, relationships, & grief.
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April Grover
Counselor, MSCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
Are you feeling drained? Out of balance? Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle and can't find your way out? Do you struggle maintaining healthy boundaries with friends and family? Do you struggle with your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you scared to be yourself due to a history of not being accepted or a fear of rejection? Do you just want to be able to go through your day without being triggered, without your trauma impacting your present? These are difficult experiences to live with and you have the power inside yourself to break these cycles; to find peace and the best version of you. It starts here with your decision.
Are you feeling drained? Out of balance? Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle and can't find your way out? Do you struggle maintaining healthy boundaries with friends and family? Do you struggle with your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you scared to be yourself due to a history of not being accepted or a fear of rejection? Do you just want to be able to go through your day without being triggered, without your trauma impacting your present? These are difficult experiences to live with and you have the power inside yourself to break these cycles; to find peace and the best version of you. It starts here with your decision.
(425) 534-7190 View (425) 534-7190
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Perry Sage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042
Not accepting new clients
Everyone has something amazing and wonderful about themselves! My approach to therapy is to help my clients find what this is and then use it to overcome their challenges and difficulties in life. I work with adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, and difficult life events to everyday struggles.
Everyone has something amazing and wonderful about themselves! My approach to therapy is to help my clients find what this is and then use it to overcome their challenges and difficulties in life. I work with adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, and difficult life events to everyday struggles.
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Kerry Mayhall
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042
Not accepting new clients
I am trained for work with individuals, couples, youth and families within a variety of mental health and recovery situations. I have worked within the mental health field for approximately 20 years with experience ranging from issues surrounding chronic mental illness in kids and adults, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, behavioral disturbances, parenting, depression and anxiety. I use a relational and strength-based approach in therapy and collaborate with clients to help determine the best and most appropriate course of treatment.
I am trained for work with individuals, couples, youth and families within a variety of mental health and recovery situations. I have worked within the mental health field for approximately 20 years with experience ranging from issues surrounding chronic mental illness in kids and adults, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, behavioral disturbances, parenting, depression and anxiety. I use a relational and strength-based approach in therapy and collaborate with clients to help determine the best and most appropriate course of treatment.
(425) 728-7578 View (425) 728-7578
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Aimee Bakeman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider the whole you, our interactions and your social and cultural connections in our work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider the whole you, our interactions and your social and cultural connections in our work.
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Alyx Aiello
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038  (Online Only)
I work with individuals ages 18 and over. I have a particular passion for working with people living with religious trauma, confusion about their religious conditioning or emerging from cults or cult-like religious structures. I also focus on providing care for the LGBTQ+ community and I am a non-binary member of the community myself. Additionally, I work with people navigating depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also offer gender-affirming care, help for those questioning their gender, and people at any stage of transition.
I work with individuals ages 18 and over. I have a particular passion for working with people living with religious trauma, confusion about their religious conditioning or emerging from cults or cult-like religious structures. I also focus on providing care for the LGBTQ+ community and I am a non-binary member of the community myself. Additionally, I work with people navigating depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also offer gender-affirming care, help for those questioning their gender, and people at any stage of transition.
(206) 558-1060 View (206) 558-1060
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Michelle Hillar
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I have been working in the mental health field for many years, mostly devoted to helping treat anxiety, depression, and family issues. Mental health issues can be frightening and exhausting to deal with, so we will create goals for you to successfully achieve based on your own strengths. I believe we all have the ability within us to help heal our scars, pain, or trauma. We will work together to tap into this potential.
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I have been working in the mental health field for many years, mostly devoted to helping treat anxiety, depression, and family issues. Mental health issues can be frightening and exhausting to deal with, so we will create goals for you to successfully achieve based on your own strengths. I believe we all have the ability within us to help heal our scars, pain, or trauma. We will work together to tap into this potential.
(206) 312-4975 View (206) 312-4975
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Josh Weed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, EMMHS
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
As a therapist, it is my mission to help you live a joyful, vibrant life, even if you are facing life circumstances or mental health issues that are less than ideal. I specialize in helping individuals and couples, and have experience helping with compulsive sexual behavior, ADHD/ADD, depression, OCD, anxiety, and/or PTSD resulting from abusive situations. I also help couples who feel as though they no longer "connect" or who don't feel as close as they once felt. I believe you have the strength to reach your goals, and lead a joyful life.
As a therapist, it is my mission to help you live a joyful, vibrant life, even if you are facing life circumstances or mental health issues that are less than ideal. I specialize in helping individuals and couples, and have experience helping with compulsive sexual behavior, ADHD/ADD, depression, OCD, anxiety, and/or PTSD resulting from abusive situations. I also help couples who feel as though they no longer "connect" or who don't feel as close as they once felt. I believe you have the strength to reach your goals, and lead a joyful life.
(253) 470-4172 View (253) 470-4172
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Brenda Xu
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98042  (Online Only)
I work with individuals who would like to explore how their upbringing has influenced the way they relate to others. Perhaps you’ve noticed the same patterns emerging in your romantic relationships or friendships, and you’d like to understand why. Do you struggle to establish and maintain boundaries? Is there something holding you back from asking for what you need and being vulnerable? Your parents may not have provided you with much emotional support due to generational and/or cultural differences. You’d like to understand whether the survival mechanisms that you’ve learned as a child are still serving you.
I work with individuals who would like to explore how their upbringing has influenced the way they relate to others. Perhaps you’ve noticed the same patterns emerging in your romantic relationships or friendships, and you’d like to understand why. Do you struggle to establish and maintain boundaries? Is there something holding you back from asking for what you need and being vulnerable? Your parents may not have provided you with much emotional support due to generational and/or cultural differences. You’d like to understand whether the survival mechanisms that you’ve learned as a child are still serving you.
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Sadler Bridges Wellness Group
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98030
Hi! My name is Brianne Cossey. We are currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working on trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. I work with children, teens, and young adults seeking help with trauma, attachment wounds/style, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, depression, and behavioral struggles.
Hi! My name is Brianne Cossey. We are currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working on trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. I work with children, teens, and young adults seeking help with trauma, attachment wounds/style, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, depression, and behavioral struggles.
(425) 671-6808 View (425) 671-6808
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Lorenza I Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98042
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client would be one who is looking for someone to help them discover themselves and their potential and feel like something is holding them back. Those who have been told their emotions are “too big” or they're "too sensitive". I specialize in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with sex-positive guidance and gender-affirming care. I support caregivers with children with big behaviors, understanding LGBTQIA+ children, and special education services. I also specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and childhood trauma.
My ideal client would be one who is looking for someone to help them discover themselves and their potential and feel like something is holding them back. Those who have been told their emotions are “too big” or they're "too sensitive". I specialize in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with sex-positive guidance and gender-affirming care. I support caregivers with children with big behaviors, understanding LGBTQIA+ children, and special education services. I also specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and childhood trauma.
(360) 215-3401 View (360) 215-3401
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Samantha M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98042
Not accepting new clients
Hi! Samantha Johnson, QCSW, LICSW. I started into counseling when I was just a youngen’, so now I have 14 years of experience! But don’t worry, I am not too old to understand. I work with people who are suffering. I understand how difficult life can get and want to do anything I can to try to help you find better days. I have worked in ‘discrete addictions programs’ to community mental health and few in between. I have been trained in Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Reality Therapy and CBT. My approach is simple, where are you? And where do you want to be? Then is it just figuring out how to reach those goals.
Hi! Samantha Johnson, QCSW, LICSW. I started into counseling when I was just a youngen’, so now I have 14 years of experience! But don’t worry, I am not too old to understand. I work with people who are suffering. I understand how difficult life can get and want to do anything I can to try to help you find better days. I have worked in ‘discrete addictions programs’ to community mental health and few in between. I have been trained in Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Reality Therapy and CBT. My approach is simple, where are you? And where do you want to be? Then is it just figuring out how to reach those goals.
(253) 262-0751 View (253) 262-0751

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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.