Transgender Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
Finn McMahon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA Intl, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3C
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to therapy and not sure how to find the right fit. My goal is to offer you a safe space to determine what you hope to gain from therapy and how we can best meet your needs. Originally from Dublin, I am a white settler living on Treaty 1 territory. I am a cisgender lesbian and I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gender-questioning and transgender young people. As a queer mother, I also support other parents and would-be parents in navigating the unique challenges of making our families.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to therapy and not sure how to find the right fit. My goal is to offer you a safe space to determine what you hope to gain from therapy and how we can best meet your needs. Originally from Dublin, I am a white settler living on Treaty 1 territory. I am a cisgender lesbian and I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gender-questioning and transgender young people. As a queer mother, I also support other parents and would-be parents in navigating the unique challenges of making our families.
Full Circle Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3J
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Megan Vokey is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (#455) with over 15 years of clinical experience providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of psychological issues and across numerous health settings. Her clinical specialties include eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder), women's health (e.g., sexual violence, postpartum issues), trauma disorders (e.g., PTSD), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder), mood disorders (e.g., depression), and transgender mental health.
Dr. Megan Vokey is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (#455) with over 15 years of clinical experience providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of psychological issues and across numerous health settings. Her clinical specialties include eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder), women's health (e.g., sexual violence, postpartum issues), trauma disorders (e.g., PTSD), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder), mood disorders (e.g., depression), and transgender mental health.
Thomas J Wardell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3G
I believe that people are the experts in their own lives. My aim is to help you work towards your goals. As a vocal advocate for 2SLGBTTQIA rights, and having come out myself in 2012 I have a special interest in working with 2SLGBTTQIA youth. I also have an interest and experience in working with high risk youth who struggle with anger and aggression as well as, individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mood disorders.
I believe that people are the experts in their own lives. My aim is to help you work towards your goals. As a vocal advocate for 2SLGBTTQIA rights, and having come out myself in 2012 I have a special interest in working with 2SLGBTTQIA youth. I also have an interest and experience in working with high risk youth who struggle with anger and aggression as well as, individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mood disorders.
Phoenix Hourie
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3C (Online Only)
I am a two spirit, Red River Métis counsellor providing virtual counselling services to those in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. I aim to create a space with clients that is non-judgemental and centres your unique experiences and needs. I believe relationship building is key for effective counselling, and strive to foster relationships that feel safe, empowering, and affirming. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. While not limited to these areas, I'm often approached to support people navigating Indigenous culture and identity, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a two spirit, Red River Métis counsellor providing virtual counselling services to those in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. I aim to create a space with clients that is non-judgemental and centres your unique experiences and needs. I believe relationship building is key for effective counselling, and strive to foster relationships that feel safe, empowering, and affirming. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. While not limited to these areas, I'm often approached to support people navigating Indigenous culture and identity, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Lee Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, BAH, MMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3J (Online Only)
Connection with others can be both the most important and the most painful aspect of life. You may feel conflicted: yearning for more rewarding relationships while being repeatedly hurt or disappointed by them. Perhaps you have grown tired of making sacrifices in your family or community without seeming to get anything back in return. Chronic disappointment is important to pay attention to, as it can impact mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am an experienced clinician who can help you identify and process thoughts, feelings and body sensations in order to transform them from depleting to vitalizing.
Connection with others can be both the most important and the most painful aspect of life. You may feel conflicted: yearning for more rewarding relationships while being repeatedly hurt or disappointed by them. Perhaps you have grown tired of making sacrifices in your family or community without seeming to get anything back in return. Chronic disappointment is important to pay attention to, as it can impact mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am an experienced clinician who can help you identify and process thoughts, feelings and body sensations in order to transform them from depleting to vitalizing.
Lucy Brandes
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3L (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you found my page. My name is Lucy, my pronouns are she and her, and I am currently living in the city of Winnipeg, located on Treaty 1 Territory. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community I have special interest and passion for working with queer folx—including those in who are gender non-conforming or trans, and I have experience working with non-traditional family structures like polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. My experiences and training have also given me unique insights for working with faith deconstruction, religious trauma, shifting worldviews, and spiritual practices.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found my page. My name is Lucy, my pronouns are she and her, and I am currently living in the city of Winnipeg, located on Treaty 1 Territory. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community I have special interest and passion for working with queer folx—including those in who are gender non-conforming or trans, and I have experience working with non-traditional family structures like polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. My experiences and training have also given me unique insights for working with faith deconstruction, religious trauma, shifting worldviews, and spiritual practices.
Synapse Counselling Services
Counsellor, PhD, CRC, RTC, CT
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R2Y (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence is hard. Getting through the overwhelm of everyday life feels impossible. You're starting to feel like all you think about is your condition and everything it has taken away from you - work, hobbies, sleep, relationships. Your family and friends don’t get it. They try to help and probably mean well, but sometimes the dismissive way they say things makes you feel worse. You try to hide your symptoms to seem “normal” but inside, you feel like you might break.
Living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence is hard. Getting through the overwhelm of everyday life feels impossible. You're starting to feel like all you think about is your condition and everything it has taken away from you - work, hobbies, sleep, relationships. Your family and friends don’t get it. They try to help and probably mean well, but sometimes the dismissive way they say things makes you feel worse. You try to hide your symptoms to seem “normal” but inside, you feel like you might break.
Jess Marshall
Counsellor, RCT-C, MA
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3B
Feeling disconnected? Perhaps you're struggling to exist in a society that doesn't feel like its accepting of you? I specialize in working with clients who often feel they diverge from societal norms. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, now that you are not alone! My experience may not be the same as yours, but through collaboration, we can work together to help find the best treatment methods for your unique situation.
Feeling disconnected? Perhaps you're struggling to exist in a society that doesn't feel like its accepting of you? I specialize in working with clients who often feel they diverge from societal norms. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, now that you are not alone! My experience may not be the same as yours, but through collaboration, we can work together to help find the best treatment methods for your unique situation.
Bryna Andressen
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3T
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
Maureen Codispodi
Counsellor, CCC, RCC, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2C (Online Only)
I support individuals and couples and strive to ensure that they have a place where they feel safe to explore what they need to move forward toward their own goals at their pace. With my over twenty years of professional experience in mental health, education and learning services/special education and counselling, I aim to support the uniqueness of each client and their specific life situations. I also bring a unique understanding of multicultural challenges as I have lived, worked and travelled around the world. I would genuinely love to connect with you and find out if we are a good match to support reaching your goals.
I support individuals and couples and strive to ensure that they have a place where they feel safe to explore what they need to move forward toward their own goals at their pace. With my over twenty years of professional experience in mental health, education and learning services/special education and counselling, I aim to support the uniqueness of each client and their specific life situations. I also bring a unique understanding of multicultural challenges as I have lived, worked and travelled around the world. I would genuinely love to connect with you and find out if we are a good match to support reaching your goals.
Help Clinic Canada
Counsellor, CCC, RCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2C (Online Only)
Our team of therapists have up to 30+ years experience supporting individuals, couples and families. At Help Clinic Canada, our mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive online therapy services to all Canadians. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health support and providing a safe, client-centred practice that promotes personal growth and well-being, tailored to the unique needs of each individual we serve. We believe that therapy should be easily accessible, allowing individuals to attend sessions from the comfort and security of their homes, workplaces, vacations, or when away for work.
Our team of therapists have up to 30+ years experience supporting individuals, couples and families. At Help Clinic Canada, our mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive online therapy services to all Canadians. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health support and providing a safe, client-centred practice that promotes personal growth and well-being, tailored to the unique needs of each individual we serve. We believe that therapy should be easily accessible, allowing individuals to attend sessions from the comfort and security of their homes, workplaces, vacations, or when away for work.
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Aveeve McLaughlin
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3M
When we feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in survival mode we need a soft place to land; a place to regroup feeling stronger and better able to cope. Whether your story includes anxiety, trauma, chronic illness or loss let’s work together to shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, add to your skills and let go of old pain. Within a warm, compassionate therapy relationship you can leave behind thoughts like: “I can’t cope.” “It’s my fault.” “I’m not good enough.” Hi, I'm Aveeve and I love to help people make lasting change using extensive training in effective, evidence-based therapy, a little humour and a lot of connection.
When we feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in survival mode we need a soft place to land; a place to regroup feeling stronger and better able to cope. Whether your story includes anxiety, trauma, chronic illness or loss let’s work together to shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, add to your skills and let go of old pain. Within a warm, compassionate therapy relationship you can leave behind thoughts like: “I can’t cope.” “It’s my fault.” “I’m not good enough.” Hi, I'm Aveeve and I love to help people make lasting change using extensive training in effective, evidence-based therapy, a little humour and a lot of connection.
Wai Mei Kwok
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSc, MMFT
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3T (Online Only)
"Why me? Why do I need to feel the pain?" Most of my clients asked some similar questions at the beginning of their therapy. They may be disconnected from others and being isolated. Therapy can offer them opportunities to make sense of their experiences, understand more about how things had happened, and rebuild relationships among themselves and others. During the therapeutic journey, my clients may take different perspectives to make sense of their experiences and learn new life skills to cope with their distress. They may feel more comfortable feeling uncomfortable and able to make new choices.
"Why me? Why do I need to feel the pain?" Most of my clients asked some similar questions at the beginning of their therapy. They may be disconnected from others and being isolated. Therapy can offer them opportunities to make sense of their experiences, understand more about how things had happened, and rebuild relationships among themselves and others. During the therapeutic journey, my clients may take different perspectives to make sense of their experiences and learn new life skills to cope with their distress. They may feel more comfortable feeling uncomfortable and able to make new choices.
Joy Eidse Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3L
Do you find yourself acting in ways that don’t fit your values or beliefs or responding to situations in ways that seem irrational to you? Sometimes this is due to unresolved past issues and sometimes it is due to habits developed in previous life situations that are no longer useful but have not yet been changed. I can help you to get your heart and mind on the same page in order to move forward with your life goals. If trauma, depression, anxiety or chronic pain are in the way, I can provide tools to manage these and therapy to help heal the roots of these.
Do you find yourself acting in ways that don’t fit your values or beliefs or responding to situations in ways that seem irrational to you? Sometimes this is due to unresolved past issues and sometimes it is due to habits developed in previous life situations that are no longer useful but have not yet been changed. I can help you to get your heart and mind on the same page in order to move forward with your life goals. If trauma, depression, anxiety or chronic pain are in the way, I can provide tools to manage these and therapy to help heal the roots of these.
Logos Therapy Services
Registered Social Worker, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3L
I’m very passionate about the mental health needs of men and those looking to explore healthy masculinity in a therapeutic setting. I am skilled in helping clients process developmental trauma, relationship challenges, and maturing unconscious patterns of behaviour. I am also skilled in providing clinical supervision / consultation services for other therapists who are working with men and may be looking for guidance and support.
I’m very passionate about the mental health needs of men and those looking to explore healthy masculinity in a therapeutic setting. I am skilled in helping clients process developmental trauma, relationship challenges, and maturing unconscious patterns of behaviour. I am also skilled in providing clinical supervision / consultation services for other therapists who are working with men and may be looking for guidance and support.
Bilkis Nahar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, MMFT, RMFT
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3L
* I am accepting new clients. * If you’re struggling with relationships, mental illness like depression or anxiety, or you’ve experienced a traumatic event - I can help you uncover your strengths and learn new skills that will support you to deal with everyday challenges and help you to live a meaningful life with harmony.
* I am accepting new clients. * If you’re struggling with relationships, mental illness like depression or anxiety, or you’ve experienced a traumatic event - I can help you uncover your strengths and learn new skills that will support you to deal with everyday challenges and help you to live a meaningful life with harmony.
Safe Harbour Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA, RSW, RD, RMT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3M
Whatever has brought you to this point has taken a toll. Life feels overwhelming, especially when you're feeling alone and don't know how to cope. Same struggle, same pain...you're looking for a different way. Safe Harbour Therapy is a holistic wellness centre offering a variety of services to help you heal & restore body, mind, and soul. We believe in your innate resilience & wisdom to move through the distress in your life. We offer research-based modalities that help your body, environment, and relationships to find balance and well-being. Check out our videos & podcasts for the therapist & service that's the right fit for you.
Whatever has brought you to this point has taken a toll. Life feels overwhelming, especially when you're feeling alone and don't know how to cope. Same struggle, same pain...you're looking for a different way. Safe Harbour Therapy is a holistic wellness centre offering a variety of services to help you heal & restore body, mind, and soul. We believe in your innate resilience & wisdom to move through the distress in your life. We offer research-based modalities that help your body, environment, and relationships to find balance and well-being. Check out our videos & podcasts for the therapist & service that's the right fit for you.
Karyn M Walters
Counsellor, MMFT, PT, CCC, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3L (Online Only)
I love working with children, teens, adults, couples and families! I am not your typical therapist. Clients have told me I am easy to talk to and they don't feel judged. I have experience working with all issues and would love the chance to work with what ever issues are in the way of living the life you want!
I love working with children, teens, adults, couples and families! I am not your typical therapist. Clients have told me I am easy to talk to and they don't feel judged. I have experience working with all issues and would love the chance to work with what ever issues are in the way of living the life you want!
Kimberly Mackey
Registered Social Worker, BA(Adv), BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3V (Online Only)
We can all benefit from support for the daily struggles of life. I am a seasoned practitioner working with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxious and depressive thoughts, stress, school/work avoidance, family conflict, grief/loss, and other challenges. Together we will work on both building the protective factors in your life (or your child's life) while also responding to the problems impacting potential. I specialize in a number of treatment modalities and support Manitobans across the province, including many rural clients. See how virtual therapy can work for you!
We can all benefit from support for the daily struggles of life. I am a seasoned practitioner working with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxious and depressive thoughts, stress, school/work avoidance, family conflict, grief/loss, and other challenges. Together we will work on both building the protective factors in your life (or your child's life) while also responding to the problems impacting potential. I specialize in a number of treatment modalities and support Manitobans across the province, including many rural clients. See how virtual therapy can work for you!
Chrystal Boutin
Psychiatric Nurse, BScPN, RPN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2M
Empowering you to navigate life's challenges. Welcome! Thank you for being here. It takes tremendous courage to seek change. I am passionate about quality mental health care through building authentic connections to cultivate empathic understanding towards meaningful self growth. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental self exploration, and provide a space where vulnerability feels safe. I will help you discover your inner strengths to apply new skills to meet life’s challenges with improved confidence. When you are empowered, you can move away from self doubt, overcome limiting beliefs, and expand your vision of what is possible.
Empowering you to navigate life's challenges. Welcome! Thank you for being here. It takes tremendous courage to seek change. I am passionate about quality mental health care through building authentic connections to cultivate empathic understanding towards meaningful self growth. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental self exploration, and provide a space where vulnerability feels safe. I will help you discover your inner strengths to apply new skills to meet life’s challenges with improved confidence. When you are empowered, you can move away from self doubt, overcome limiting beliefs, and expand your vision of what is possible.
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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.