Transgender Therapists in Anthem, AZ
I became a therapist because everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life, but only those who are truly supported in overcoming their obstacles can reach their goals and continue to thrive. No matter how old we are, we need support and encouragement to improve our lives. As an LMSW, our sessions will be facilitated by me and supervised by Jena McBride, LPC.
I became a therapist because everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life, but only those who are truly supported in overcoming their obstacles can reach their goals and continue to thrive. No matter how old we are, we need support and encouragement to improve our lives. As an LMSW, our sessions will be facilitated by me and supervised by Jena McBride, LPC.
At Strategies for Success, we offer a Problem Solving Approach to a Healthier Life. Where you experience barriers, we work hard to identify creative solutions. We will help you formulate your Strategy for Success to address areas of difficulty affecting functioning, motivation, relationships, communication and substance use. Our team approach to care may include psychotherapy, medication management, group classes, EMDR, neurofeedback or other services to help improve both mental health and physical health. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HERE: https://intakeq.com/booking/rivryx?serviceId=c9742fa6-80b8-4759-880f-114469184f8d
At Strategies for Success, we offer a Problem Solving Approach to a Healthier Life. Where you experience barriers, we work hard to identify creative solutions. We will help you formulate your Strategy for Success to address areas of difficulty affecting functioning, motivation, relationships, communication and substance use. Our team approach to care may include psychotherapy, medication management, group classes, EMDR, neurofeedback or other services to help improve both mental health and physical health. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HERE: https://intakeq.com/booking/rivryx?serviceId=c9742fa6-80b8-4759-880f-114469184f8d
Now accepting new clients! At DHWC we believe that anyone has it within themselves to create change, our job is to give you the skills and empower you to do so. Dr. Durand is a Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive background in both outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings. In her many years of leadership experience, she has developed a passion for supervising and training up quality mental health professionals. Therefore, we offer several clinicians at our practice under her direct supervision with a range of skills and price ranges that can fit most patient needs.
Now accepting new clients! At DHWC we believe that anyone has it within themselves to create change, our job is to give you the skills and empower you to do so. Dr. Durand is a Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive background in both outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings. In her many years of leadership experience, she has developed a passion for supervising and training up quality mental health professionals. Therefore, we offer several clinicians at our practice under her direct supervision with a range of skills and price ranges that can fit most patient needs.
Hello! I'm Gwen, a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist. My passion is helping children, teens, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges, whether they involve emotional struggles, behavioral difficulties, or past trauma. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, ADHD, PTSD, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Hello! I'm Gwen, a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist. My passion is helping children, teens, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges, whether they involve emotional struggles, behavioral difficulties, or past trauma. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, ADHD, PTSD, and other trauma-related symptoms.
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I am a queer and non-binary therapist who offers an affirming space for those who are 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam, gender questioning, transgender, and non-binary/ gender diverse.
Even though I specialize in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, I am not limited to working with only this population. I enjoy supporting folks with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. The majority of my professional experience has been working with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual trauma, religious and military-related trauma.
I am a queer and non-binary therapist who offers an affirming space for those who are 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam, gender questioning, transgender, and non-binary/ gender diverse.
Even though I specialize in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, I am not limited to working with only this population. I enjoy supporting folks with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. The majority of my professional experience has been working with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual trauma, religious and military-related trauma.
*****Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy sessions.***** Hello there! I truly believe that therapy only works when there is a strong bond between the client and the therapist. Not only is client / therapist relationship important to me, it is the core foundation of my private practice as well. My mission is to support, strengthen, and empower the clients through counseling and therapy so they can focus on what they do best—living their lives to the fullest through balance and mindfulness.
*****Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy sessions.***** Hello there! I truly believe that therapy only works when there is a strong bond between the client and the therapist. Not only is client / therapist relationship important to me, it is the core foundation of my private practice as well. My mission is to support, strengthen, and empower the clients through counseling and therapy so they can focus on what they do best—living their lives to the fullest through balance and mindfulness.
Kai Kline
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I write gender affirming care letters after a 1-time evaluation session for those who need one.
Hi! I'm a licensed therapist and provide individual/family therapy for all ages. I help clients navigate a variety of experiences, including anxiety/depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and specialize in gender/sexual identity. I approach counseling in a variety of ways but primarily work with the narrative that we are the experts of our own lives and as such, can make meaningful change. I provide clients with a safe space for exploration and growth by maintaining a nonjudgmental and laid back approach to therapy. I encourage all clients to show up as their authentic selves, and together we can identify and foster meaningful change!
I write gender affirming care letters after a 1-time evaluation session for those who need one.
Hi! I'm a licensed therapist and provide individual/family therapy for all ages. I help clients navigate a variety of experiences, including anxiety/depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and specialize in gender/sexual identity. I approach counseling in a variety of ways but primarily work with the narrative that we are the experts of our own lives and as such, can make meaningful change. I provide clients with a safe space for exploration and growth by maintaining a nonjudgmental and laid back approach to therapy. I encourage all clients to show up as their authentic selves, and together we can identify and foster meaningful change!
Aiden Sismondo -Gender Identity Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
In 2009, I made the courageous steps to live authentically as a transgender man and medically transition.
As a transgender man, I am dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community because I truly believe that strength lies within human connections and feelings of acceptance. I believe the transgender/non-binary community to be made up of resilient and diverse individuals, who deserve to be seen for their authentic selves.
In 2009, I made the courageous steps to live authentically as a transgender man and medically transition.
As a transgender man, I am dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community because I truly believe that strength lies within human connections and feelings of acceptance. I believe the transgender/non-binary community to be made up of resilient and diverse individuals, who deserve to be seen for their authentic selves.
I help loved ones of trans and nonbinary people support their understanding of gender identity and the patterns, stressors, and histories that shape how they show up in relationships.
I provide individual therapy for adults, including trans and nonbinary people and the loved ones who support them. My work helps clients reconnect with themselves, set boundaries, and communicate more clearly, especially during times of identity exploration, change, or uncertainty.
I help loved ones of trans and nonbinary people support their understanding of gender identity and the patterns, stressors, and histories that shape how they show up in relationships.
I provide individual therapy for adults, including trans and nonbinary people and the loved ones who support them. My work helps clients reconnect with themselves, set boundaries, and communicate more clearly, especially during times of identity exploration, change, or uncertainty.
I specialize in working with individuals in queer relationships who are facing struggles around intimacy, identity, communication, and emotional safety. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone who is neurodivergent myself, I offer a space that is both affirming and deeply understanding. I work with people pleasers and overthinkers in a trauma-informed space to help you come back to yourself and create balance that actually lasts.
I specialize in working with individuals in queer relationships who are facing struggles around intimacy, identity, communication, and emotional safety. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone who is neurodivergent myself, I offer a space that is both affirming and deeply understanding. I work with people pleasers and overthinkers in a trauma-informed space to help you come back to yourself and create balance that actually lasts.
We are a group practice and our ideal client is someone who feels like they don’t quite fit into the traditional mold—whether due to their neurodivergence, cultural background, identity, or past experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or feeling unseen in a world that often overlooks marginalized voices. They want a space where they can be their full, unfiltered selves, without judgment or the need to mask. Their goal is to find relief, clarity, and self-acceptance while building tools to navigate life in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
We are a group practice and our ideal client is someone who feels like they don’t quite fit into the traditional mold—whether due to their neurodivergence, cultural background, identity, or past experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or feeling unseen in a world that often overlooks marginalized voices. They want a space where they can be their full, unfiltered selves, without judgment or the need to mask. Their goal is to find relief, clarity, and self-acceptance while building tools to navigate life in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Hobbs offers affirming therapy for many marginalized communities, including neurodivergent individuals, the LGBTQIA+ community, those practicing ethical non-monogamy, and alternative faiths. Hobbs is sex-positive and kink-allied, seeks fat liberation, and is body-affirming. They can assist spiritual and faith-based clients. Their practice continually evolves toward decolonization, with therapeutic techniques and modalities tailored to the client’s unique needs.
Hobbs offers affirming therapy for many marginalized communities, including neurodivergent individuals, the LGBTQIA+ community, those practicing ethical non-monogamy, and alternative faiths. Hobbs is sex-positive and kink-allied, seeks fat liberation, and is body-affirming. They can assist spiritual and faith-based clients. Their practice continually evolves toward decolonization, with therapeutic techniques and modalities tailored to the client’s unique needs.
I also enjoy supporting clients and partners navigating challenges related to polyamory, gender identity, trauma, and neurodiversity and religious trauma.
Hi! Even if you already have the capacity to communicate and problem-solve, it can feel almost impossible in the moment when anxiety, hurt, or fear take over. I help clients slow those patterns down and build emotional safety so conversations feel more manageable and productive. Using approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I work with individuals and couples to create real-time shifts in how you experience yourself and each other—especially in moments of conflict or disconnection. When you feel safe, seen, and connected, communication tends to follow more naturally.
I also enjoy supporting clients and partners navigating challenges related to polyamory, gender identity, trauma, and neurodiversity and religious trauma.
Hi! Even if you already have the capacity to communicate and problem-solve, it can feel almost impossible in the moment when anxiety, hurt, or fear take over. I help clients slow those patterns down and build emotional safety so conversations feel more manageable and productive. Using approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I work with individuals and couples to create real-time shifts in how you experience yourself and each other—especially in moments of conflict or disconnection. When you feel safe, seen, and connected, communication tends to follow more naturally.
Have you ever experienced a difficulty that left you feeling isolated, or found yourself in a relationship that didn’t make sense? These experiences are deeply human and can leave us feeling unsettled and hurt. I enjoy connecting with people and supporting them through life’s more vulnerable moments. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space grounded in ethical, nonjudgmental, and sex-positive, kink-aware care, where clients can speak openly. I prioritize trust, direct communication, and authenticity, believing meaningful growth happens when people feel seen and respected.
Have you ever experienced a difficulty that left you feeling isolated, or found yourself in a relationship that didn’t make sense? These experiences are deeply human and can leave us feeling unsettled and hurt. I enjoy connecting with people and supporting them through life’s more vulnerable moments. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space grounded in ethical, nonjudgmental, and sex-positive, kink-aware care, where clients can speak openly. I prioritize trust, direct communication, and authenticity, believing meaningful growth happens when people feel seen and respected.
Aloha!
My name is Dillon (they/them), and I am a queer therapist originally from the occupied island of Hawai’i. I specialize in working with queer, trans/gender expansive folks, lesbians, people in multiamorous relationships, and folks who are discovering the power in their identity. My primary specialty is helping trans/gender expansive folks explore what their identity means to them and navigate social, medical, and legal transition options.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ business owners and healthcare workers who need a safe place to discuss their daily stressors and work on developing better boundaries.
Aloha!
My name is Dillon (they/them), and I am a queer therapist originally from the occupied island of Hawai’i. I specialize in working with queer, trans/gender expansive folks, lesbians, people in multiamorous relationships, and folks who are discovering the power in their identity. My primary specialty is helping trans/gender expansive folks explore what their identity means to them and navigate social, medical, and legal transition options.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ business owners and healthcare workers who need a safe place to discuss their daily stressors and work on developing better boundaries.
I provide an affirming space for autistic, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ folks, including those seeking gender affirming care.
Are you experiencing intense emotions, constantly worried, or too overwhelmed or numb to feel anything? If you are looking for someone who can break down the therapy process and help you understand the "why" behind symptoms and treatments, I am happy to help! My sessions start by building a relationship at a pace that feels safe to you, as you cannot heal if there is not some level of connection. We then build your toolbox of skills that help you manage your day-to-day symptoms. Once we are confident you are ready, we work on the deeper trauma that may be the source of your distress.
I provide an affirming space for autistic, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ folks, including those seeking gender affirming care.
Are you experiencing intense emotions, constantly worried, or too overwhelmed or numb to feel anything? If you are looking for someone who can break down the therapy process and help you understand the "why" behind symptoms and treatments, I am happy to help! My sessions start by building a relationship at a pace that feels safe to you, as you cannot heal if there is not some level of connection. We then build your toolbox of skills that help you manage your day-to-day symptoms. Once we are confident you are ready, we work on the deeper trauma that may be the source of your distress.
I often work with folks wanting support with eating disorders, their relationship with food or body, or navigating neurodivergence. I especially enjoy supporting people who want to work through past experiences that still feel heavy or continue to affect them today. As an EMDR certified therapist, I walk alongside clients as they process what they’ve been through, build self-compassion, and move toward feeling more at peace in their day to day life.
I have additional training in working with those dealing with dissociation and dissociative disorders. I am also accepting new clients for autism & ADHD assessments.
I often work with folks wanting support with eating disorders, their relationship with food or body, or navigating neurodivergence. I especially enjoy supporting people who want to work through past experiences that still feel heavy or continue to affect them today. As an EMDR certified therapist, I walk alongside clients as they process what they’ve been through, build self-compassion, and move toward feeling more at peace in their day to day life.
I have additional training in working with those dealing with dissociation and dissociative disorders. I am also accepting new clients for autism & ADHD assessments.
You deserve pleasure—not the kind you have to earn, justify, or shrink yourself to hold. The kind that’s rooted in your truth. The kind that rises from within you—unruly, alive, and wholly yours.
Maybe you’re exploring gender or sexuality, unlearning shame wrapped in religion or stitched into old survival strategies.
Maybe you’re longing for relationships—with partners, family, friends or with yourself—that feel more honest, more liberatory, that honor all of who you are.
You deserve pleasure—not the kind you have to earn, justify, or shrink yourself to hold. The kind that’s rooted in your truth. The kind that rises from within you—unruly, alive, and wholly yours.
Maybe you’re exploring gender or sexuality, unlearning shame wrapped in religion or stitched into old survival strategies.
Maybe you’re longing for relationships—with partners, family, friends or with yourself—that feel more honest, more liberatory, that honor all of who you are.
Hello! Clients often come to therapy searching for better ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression, & to process their thoughts & feelings in a supportive environment. They are frequently interested in improving relationships, leaving abusive partners, experiencing more happiness and fulfillment in life, & attaining meaningful goals. As each person is an individual, therapy is tailored to your unique needs and wants. I provide therapy to individuals & couples. Clients often say I'm easy to talk to, compassionate, and accepting. I hope you will agree. My office is in my home which offers comfort and privacy.
Hello! Clients often come to therapy searching for better ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression, & to process their thoughts & feelings in a supportive environment. They are frequently interested in improving relationships, leaving abusive partners, experiencing more happiness and fulfillment in life, & attaining meaningful goals. As each person is an individual, therapy is tailored to your unique needs and wants. I provide therapy to individuals & couples. Clients often say I'm easy to talk to, compassionate, and accepting. I hope you will agree. My office is in my home which offers comfort and privacy.
I am a level-2 trained therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trained in EMDR, and follow the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
I am a level-2 trained therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trained in EMDR, and follow the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
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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.