Transgender Therapists in Kingston, ON
I work primarily with the queer community, and specifically with transgender folks navigating their identity and the transition process.
Life can be difficult - we all go through struggles as we navigate the ups and downs of our experience. This can be further complicated when we're a member of a minority or marginalized group. As a queer woman myself, I am passionate about working with other queer individuals to help them explore and discover who they are, and how they want to express themselves in the world. Whether you're struggling with your sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or just having a hard time managing stress and life changes - I'm here to help!
I work primarily with the queer community, and specifically with transgender folks navigating their identity and the transition process.
Life can be difficult - we all go through struggles as we navigate the ups and downs of our experience. This can be further complicated when we're a member of a minority or marginalized group. As a queer woman myself, I am passionate about working with other queer individuals to help them explore and discover who they are, and how they want to express themselves in the world. Whether you're struggling with your sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or just having a hard time managing stress and life changes - I'm here to help!
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression from work/life burnout, chronic illness (e.g., addiction, cancer, pain), toxic relationships or intimate partner violence, traumatic pregnancy, labour and delivery or postpartum, autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), identifying as two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+), or having symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from careers such as teaching, military, corrections, and healthcare?
You deserve to have a caring and empathetic therapist enabling recovery. I provide a safe and culturally sensitive space and have a holistic and evidence-based approach with lived-experience, 31 years of nursing experience, and education to help navigate you through your wellness journey. We will explore and work through where you are mentally "stuck".
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression from work/life burnout, chronic illness (e.g., addiction, cancer, pain), toxic relationships or intimate partner violence, traumatic pregnancy, labour and delivery or postpartum, autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), identifying as two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+), or having symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from careers such as teaching, military, corrections, and healthcare?
You deserve to have a caring and empathetic therapist enabling recovery. I provide a safe and culturally sensitive space and have a holistic and evidence-based approach with lived-experience, 31 years of nursing experience, and education to help navigate you through your wellness journey. We will explore and work through where you are mentally "stuck".
I have also completed training related to transgender health, counseling strategies for trauma, and bereaved families and individuals.
Hi there and welcome to my page! I have been working in social services for 8 years, specializing in gender care for 3 of those years. I am skilled at supporting teens and adults navigate gender identity and challenges related to medical and social transitions. I have also worked in community mental health, outpatient services, within shelter systems, with women in conflict with the law and those experiencing grief. Many individuals I have worked with have struggled with intense overwhelming emotions and a feeling of being 'stuck'.
I have also completed training related to transgender health, counseling strategies for trauma, and bereaved families and individuals.
Hi there and welcome to my page! I have been working in social services for 8 years, specializing in gender care for 3 of those years. I am skilled at supporting teens and adults navigate gender identity and challenges related to medical and social transitions. I have also worked in community mental health, outpatient services, within shelter systems, with women in conflict with the law and those experiencing grief. Many individuals I have worked with have struggled with intense overwhelming emotions and a feeling of being 'stuck'.
Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
Are you finding everything too stressful right now? Is that showing up as anxiety, insomnia, emotional reactivity, memory or concentration issues? Are you feeling foggy or edgy? The last few years have been tough. In my practice I use more traditional talk therapy while also working directly with your neurophysiology. Neurofeedback actively helps your brain rewire its stress patterns and I use Deep Brain Reorienting and Brainspotting to get to the root of an issue without overwhelm or emotional flooding. If talk therapy alone has not given you what you needed, perhaps more directly accessing your neurophysiology will!
Are you finding everything too stressful right now? Is that showing up as anxiety, insomnia, emotional reactivity, memory or concentration issues? Are you feeling foggy or edgy? The last few years have been tough. In my practice I use more traditional talk therapy while also working directly with your neurophysiology. Neurofeedback actively helps your brain rewire its stress patterns and I use Deep Brain Reorienting and Brainspotting to get to the root of an issue without overwhelm or emotional flooding. If talk therapy alone has not given you what you needed, perhaps more directly accessing your neurophysiology will!
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
I strive to work from a place that is gentle, curious, and when appropriate sprinkled with some humour. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and unwind from the stressors in your life. We'll team up to identify what kinds of things are impacting your day to day and how to best address them. I'll support you in figuring out how to improve your relationship with yourself and others.
As a neuroqueer therapist, my approach is person centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed.
I strive to work from a place that is gentle, curious, and when appropriate sprinkled with some humour. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and unwind from the stressors in your life. We'll team up to identify what kinds of things are impacting your day to day and how to best address them. I'll support you in figuring out how to improve your relationship with yourself and others.
As a neuroqueer therapist, my approach is person centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed.
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors/ challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore and work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors/ challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore and work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
Navigating our world's "what" and "why" can often feel overwhelming, and I understand how essential this process is for your growth. We have created a unique universe shaped by our life experiences, similar to a personalized video library that tells our story, exploring the spirituality of the purpose of life. The beautiful truth is that we have the power to change the narratives of those experiences.
Proudly serving BIPOC and 2slgbtqia+
If you have a chronic illness, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, grief or if you are a caregiver, do reach out. Asking for help is a sign of courage.
Navigating our world's "what" and "why" can often feel overwhelming, and I understand how essential this process is for your growth. We have created a unique universe shaped by our life experiences, similar to a personalized video library that tells our story, exploring the spirituality of the purpose of life. The beautiful truth is that we have the power to change the narratives of those experiences.
Proudly serving BIPOC and 2slgbtqia+
If you have a chronic illness, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, grief or if you are a caregiver, do reach out. Asking for help is a sign of courage.
Meet Our Transgender Counsellors
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Transformation Counselling is one of Ottawa's largest online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
Transformation Counselling is one of Ottawa's largest online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
Everyone has unique challenges and needs; however, we all share the same need to feel heard, understood and supported. Simply put, when we are authentically seen and heard, the way in which we navigate our lives and its challenges improves. It is important to me that I meet all clients with genuine empathy, honesty, and acceptance. I enjoy working from a strengths-based, positive therapeutic approach, and I believe that as the client, you are the expert of your own experience. My aim is to offer non-judgmental and open-minded insight and assistance in exploring the varying concerns that you bring to counselling.
Everyone has unique challenges and needs; however, we all share the same need to feel heard, understood and supported. Simply put, when we are authentically seen and heard, the way in which we navigate our lives and its challenges improves. It is important to me that I meet all clients with genuine empathy, honesty, and acceptance. I enjoy working from a strengths-based, positive therapeutic approach, and I believe that as the client, you are the expert of your own experience. My aim is to offer non-judgmental and open-minded insight and assistance in exploring the varying concerns that you bring to counselling.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
Are you tired of getting caught in the same old patterns you’ve been trying so hard to break? Are you starting to recognize that your childhood wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, but aren’t sure where to go from here? Are you trying to raise your children differently than the way you were parented and noticing that this is a LOT easier said than done? I offer attachment-focussed and trauma-informed counselling to folks of all genders and orientations. I work with clients recovering from acute or complex trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, and specialize in working with fellow members of the queer community.
Are you tired of getting caught in the same old patterns you’ve been trying so hard to break? Are you starting to recognize that your childhood wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, but aren’t sure where to go from here? Are you trying to raise your children differently than the way you were parented and noticing that this is a LOT easier said than done? I offer attachment-focussed and trauma-informed counselling to folks of all genders and orientations. I work with clients recovering from acute or complex trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, and specialize in working with fellow members of the queer community.
I welcome clients dealing with depression, anxiety and difficulty coping with stress in their professional and personal lives. Is work making you feel like "the salary isn't worth the pain and suffering"? Has the romance in your relationship flatlined? Lost the joy of parenthood? Feel like your family does not appreciate you? Feeling out of control? Confused about your sexuality? Has the light gone out of your life? I can help you find that raison d'être, joie de vivre again to help you once again ENJOY just being alive, being YOU!
I welcome clients dealing with depression, anxiety and difficulty coping with stress in their professional and personal lives. Is work making you feel like "the salary isn't worth the pain and suffering"? Has the romance in your relationship flatlined? Lost the joy of parenthood? Feel like your family does not appreciate you? Feeling out of control? Confused about your sexuality? Has the light gone out of your life? I can help you find that raison d'être, joie de vivre again to help you once again ENJOY just being alive, being YOU!
I believe in the strength and resilience of families, and all persons ability to heal. If you and or your family are searching for healing and having better relationships, give me a call I’d be happy to help.
I believe in the strength and resilience of families, and all persons ability to heal. If you and or your family are searching for healing and having better relationships, give me a call I’d be happy to help.
The path to parenthood has not looked like what you expected. Maybe you’re desperate to start your family, but it’s not happening and you’re terrified that parenthood isn’t going to happen for you. Maybe you’ve experienced the devastation of pregnancy loss and are left grieving in isolation, wondering “does this grief even count if it was “just” a miscarriage?”. Or perhaps you want to add to your family, but this time around it just doesn’t seem to be happening. Baby showers are devastating. “Pregnancy” becomes a swear word. Sex is no longer fun, it is simply a method to conceive/means to finally seeing that double pink line…
The path to parenthood has not looked like what you expected. Maybe you’re desperate to start your family, but it’s not happening and you’re terrified that parenthood isn’t going to happen for you. Maybe you’ve experienced the devastation of pregnancy loss and are left grieving in isolation, wondering “does this grief even count if it was “just” a miscarriage?”. Or perhaps you want to add to your family, but this time around it just doesn’t seem to be happening. Baby showers are devastating. “Pregnancy” becomes a swear word. Sex is no longer fun, it is simply a method to conceive/means to finally seeing that double pink line…
Registered social worker accepting referrals for in person services (individual, or couples). I do a lot of work around trauma processing, relationships, and shifting how we respond to our feelings so they don't hold so much power over us. I do my best to make this as comfortable, or at least productively uncomfortable, as I can. I use evidence based, trauma-informed, tools that are tailored to the needs of your moment specifically, to meet you where you’re at and to begin empowering you in your moving forward (or in figuring out what that could look like).
Registered social worker accepting referrals for in person services (individual, or couples). I do a lot of work around trauma processing, relationships, and shifting how we respond to our feelings so they don't hold so much power over us. I do my best to make this as comfortable, or at least productively uncomfortable, as I can. I use evidence based, trauma-informed, tools that are tailored to the needs of your moment specifically, to meet you where you’re at and to begin empowering you in your moving forward (or in figuring out what that could look like).
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- Amherstview
- Bath
- Belleville
- Gananoque
- Madoc
- Napanee
- Picton
- Plainfield
- Prescott
- Prince Edward
- Sydenham
- Warkworth
Transgender Counsellors
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 recognise 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 recognise 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.