Are you a young person who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning or Intersex? This group is a supportive, affirming place to discuss living as a LGBTQI+ individual in today's world. Come express yourself and explore your identity in a safe space! Register by emailing Kayti at coordinator@buckslgbtq.com. $35 per group.
Hosted by Bucks LGBTQ Center
Psychologist, LPC, MPH, CAADC, CEDS, CCTp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
Located in Newtown & Buckingham PA, Bucks LGBTQ Center is an affirming, safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. We provide Masters and Doctoral level therapeutic support, professional educational trainings, and community events. Many of our providers have lived experience in the queer community in addition to extensive clinical training. Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients. We follow WPATH standards of care.
Are you a college student or emerging adult identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive or Queer/Questioning? This group is a supportive, affirming place to discuss living as a LGBTQ+ individual in today's world while adjusting to life as an emerging adult. Come express yourself and explore your identity in our safe space! Register by emailing the Bucks LGBTQ Center: coordinator@buckslgbtq.com Groups are $35/session, first group free! www.buckslgbtq.com
Hosted by Bucks LGBTQ Center
Psychologist, LPC, MPH, CAADC, CEDS, CCTp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
Located in Newtown & Buckingham PA, Bucks LGBTQ Center is an affirming, safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. We provide Masters and Doctoral level therapeutic support, professional educational trainings, and community events. Many of our providers have lived experience in the queer community in addition to extensive clinical training. Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients. We follow WPATH standards of care.
Are you a middle school student in 6th, 7th or 8th grade who is questioning your gender identity or sexual orientation? This group is a supportive, affirming place to explore questions about identity while learning how to navigate issues associated with being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 
Topics include: the coming out process, discussions about bullying, identity exploration, healthy coping skills development and more! Register by emailing the Bucks LGBTQ Center: coordinator@buckslgbtq.com Groups are $35/session, first group free! www.buckslgbtq.com
Hosted by Bucks LGBTQ Center
Psychologist, LPC, MPH, CAADC, CEDS, CCTp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
Located in Newtown & Buckingham PA, Bucks LGBTQ Center is an affirming, safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. We provide Masters and Doctoral level therapeutic support, professional educational trainings, and community events. Many of our providers have lived experience in the queer community in addition to extensive clinical training. Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients. We follow WPATH standards of care.
Are you a young person who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive or Queer/Questioning? This group is a supportive, affirming place to discuss living as a LGBTQ+ individual in today's world. Come express yourself and explore your identity in our safe space! $35/session, first group free! www.buckslgbtq.com
Hosted by Shannon L. Hays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH, CEDS, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults wishing to overcome array of challenges. My main specializations are ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, Grief, Chronic health issues, eating disorders, addictions and working with the LGBTQIA+ plus community. I also specialize in working with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I also provide executive functioning coaching, career coaching and love working with people in life transition and healing from burnout. I have a Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling from LaSalle University and a Master of Public Health from Capella U.
Many parents struggle when their children disclose LGBTQIA+ identities. Even parents who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community or who have close LGBTQIA+ relationships may find it difficult when it’s their own child. This is a powerful change in the family picture. We are here to help.Affirm Caregiver workshops are an evidence-informed, manualized intervention to enhance affirmative parenting practices that promote the safety and well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth. This interactive workshop provides participants affirmative and compassion-based caregiver education, skills and support. Cohorts now forming for 2023.
Hosted by Shannon L. Hays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH, CEDS, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown, PA 18940
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults wishing to overcome array of challenges. My main specializations are ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, Grief, Chronic health issues, eating disorders, addictions and working with the LGBTQIA+ plus community. I also specialize in working with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I also provide executive functioning coaching, career coaching and love working with people in life transition and healing from burnout. I have a Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling from LaSalle University and a Master of Public Health from Capella U.
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This group is for individuals who identify as transgender, gender variant and/or are exploring their gender identity. Bring your questions, experiences and challenges for support and exploration. We welcome all people! We usually meet on Monday evenings monthly.
Hosted by Rik Fire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warminster, PA 18974
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
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Transgender Support Groups
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.