Transgender Therapists in Gilbert, AZ
Elijah Palles: Trauma-Informed EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Accepting both in person and virtual!
Your healing journey deserves someone who’s truly with you every step of the way.
I bring an intuitive, relaxed, and deeply supportive presence to each session—meeting you exactly where you are and helping you slow down, tune in, and connect with what you genuinely need.
I hold space for your trauma with grounded compassion, always keeping you in the driver’s seat so you feel safe, seen, and in control of your process.
You don’t have to navigate the hard parts alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, break old patterns, reclaim your power, and build a life that feels
Accepting both in person and virtual!
Your healing journey deserves someone who’s truly with you every step of the way.
I bring an intuitive, relaxed, and deeply supportive presence to each session—meeting you exactly where you are and helping you slow down, tune in, and connect with what you genuinely need.
I hold space for your trauma with grounded compassion, always keeping you in the driver’s seat so you feel safe, seen, and in control of your process.
You don’t have to navigate the hard parts alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, break old patterns, reclaim your power, and build a life that feels
Updated April 2026! Accepting new clients!
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you seek a peaceful life? Have you been through trauma and have wounds you need to heal? Together we’ll embrace your complexity, release shame, and rekindle your true spark. I love to with queer/LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent clients, pagans, those with religious trauma, those seeking to find their true, authentic self, and anyone who feels “different.” I’m also kink-positive, polyamory-affirming, and love gaming culture, symphonic metal and expressive arts.
Your healing journey can be safe, creative, and joyful. Join me!
Updated April 2026! Accepting new clients!
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you seek a peaceful life? Have you been through trauma and have wounds you need to heal? Together we’ll embrace your complexity, release shame, and rekindle your true spark. I love to with queer/LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent clients, pagans, those with religious trauma, those seeking to find their true, authentic self, and anyone who feels “different.” I’m also kink-positive, polyamory-affirming, and love gaming culture, symphonic metal and expressive arts.
Your healing journey can be safe, creative, and joyful. Join me!
*****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.
At the core of our practice is a team of deeply compassionate, highly trained therapists who are dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma. Drawing on extensive clinical expertise and a strong foundation in evidence-based care, we specialize in guiding clients through their healing journeys with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-informed modalities. Our approach is always trauma-informed, grounded in social justice, and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At the core of our practice is a team of deeply compassionate, highly trained therapists who are dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma. Drawing on extensive clinical expertise and a strong foundation in evidence-based care, we specialize in guiding clients through their healing journeys with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-informed modalities. Our approach is always trauma-informed, grounded in social justice, and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
My name is Kieran Parker (he/him). I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Truman State University’s online program. I work with teens, adults, and couples, including LGBTQIA+ clients, especially those exploring gender identity, and people in poly, kink, or open relationships. You might be replaying conversations, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to be yourself without it causing tension. In therapy, we will slow those moments down, figure out what’s actually happening, and work on responding differently.
My name is Kieran Parker (he/him). I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Truman State University’s online program. I work with teens, adults, and couples, including LGBTQIA+ clients, especially those exploring gender identity, and people in poly, kink, or open relationships. You might be replaying conversations, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to be yourself without it causing tension. In therapy, we will slow those moments down, figure out what’s actually happening, and work on responding differently.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, longing to break free? You're not alone, and there is hope. Taking the first step to seek help is courageous, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. As your therapist, I'm committed to creating a warm, safe space where we can explore the parts of yourself that may be holding you back. If you feel like you're searching for your own identity, you're in the right place. I believe that connection is key to enhancing our life and it starts with connection to self.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, longing to break free? You're not alone, and there is hope. Taking the first step to seek help is courageous, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. As your therapist, I'm committed to creating a warm, safe space where we can explore the parts of yourself that may be holding you back. If you feel like you're searching for your own identity, you're in the right place. I believe that connection is key to enhancing our life and it starts with connection to self.
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are, and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are, and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
You’re my ideal client if you’ve been carrying heavy emotions alone for a long time and want to feel safe, grounded, and understood. You may be navigating trauma, ADHD, relationship patterns, anxiety, or childhood wounds that still echo today. You want a therapist who is warm, steady, and nonjudgmental - someone who helps you build emotional safety, healthier boundaries, and a deeper connection to yourself.
You’re my ideal client if you’ve been carrying heavy emotions alone for a long time and want to feel safe, grounded, and understood. You may be navigating trauma, ADHD, relationship patterns, anxiety, or childhood wounds that still echo today. You want a therapist who is warm, steady, and nonjudgmental - someone who helps you build emotional safety, healthier boundaries, and a deeper connection to yourself.
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, LMFT
Gilbert, AZ 85296
My specialization is in relational concerns and intensive client care; I have years of experience working with individuals, couples, family dynamics and intensive cases addressing a wide variety of issues. I know that making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult one and I work to provide a safe and neutral environment within the therapy office for clients to share vulnerabilities, and take the desired steps toward change. I begin each client relationship with a comprehensive assessment to thoroughly understand the challenges, and will work collaboratively in setting goals to provide measurable structure to the process.
My specialization is in relational concerns and intensive client care; I have years of experience working with individuals, couples, family dynamics and intensive cases addressing a wide variety of issues. I know that making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult one and I work to provide a safe and neutral environment within the therapy office for clients to share vulnerabilities, and take the desired steps toward change. I begin each client relationship with a comprehensive assessment to thoroughly understand the challenges, and will work collaboratively in setting goals to provide measurable structure to the process.
If you’ve been holding everything together on your own, managing anxiety, carrying old wounds, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you’re not alone. You don’t have to keep pushing through without support. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again. Even if you’re not sure where to begin, you know something needs to change. This is a place to set down what’s heavy and start moving toward the peace you’ve been longing for.
If you’ve been holding everything together on your own, managing anxiety, carrying old wounds, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you’re not alone. You don’t have to keep pushing through without support. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again. Even if you’re not sure where to begin, you know something needs to change. This is a place to set down what’s heavy and start moving toward the peace you’ve been longing for.
I offer affirming, strengths-based life coaching in a space rooted in safety, respect, and empowerment. I work with children (5+), adolescents, adults, and families, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals, to support identity development, confidence, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. My approach is collaborative and individualized, honoring each person's strengths, cultural, communication style, and lived experience while supporting growth at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer affirming, strengths-based life coaching in a space rooted in safety, respect, and empowerment. I work with children (5+), adolescents, adults, and families, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals, to support identity development, confidence, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. My approach is collaborative and individualized, honoring each person's strengths, cultural, communication style, and lived experience while supporting growth at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with clients who have issues with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders, the LGBTQ community including transgender, and other issues.
I am licensed both as a professional counselor and an independently licensed substance abuse counselor in the state of Arizona. Although I work in many areas, I have a passion for working with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, LGBTQ clients and grief and loss problems.
I work with clients who have issues with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders, the LGBTQ community including transgender, and other issues.
I am licensed both as a professional counselor and an independently licensed substance abuse counselor in the state of Arizona. Although I work in many areas, I have a passion for working with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, LGBTQ clients and grief and loss problems.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, religious trauma, faith transitions, life transitions, and those navigating chronic health conditions. My goal is to create a compassionate, affirming space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, religious trauma, faith transitions, life transitions, and those navigating chronic health conditions. My goal is to create a compassionate, affirming space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Every individual has a story that deserves to be heard and, more importantly, understood without judgment. Both children and adults seek a space where they can express themselves openly and feel genuinely listened to.
At Beacon of Hope Counseling Services, we are committed to meeting each client exactly where they are, offering a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where healing can begin. Life inevitably brings challenges, and unlike many things, it does not come with a guidebook for navigating difficult seasons.
Children experience these challenges as well, but with less life experience and fewer tools to communicate
Every individual has a story that deserves to be heard and, more importantly, understood without judgment. Both children and adults seek a space where they can express themselves openly and feel genuinely listened to.
At Beacon of Hope Counseling Services, we are committed to meeting each client exactly where they are, offering a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where healing can begin. Life inevitably brings challenges, and unlike many things, it does not come with a guidebook for navigating difficult seasons.
Children experience these challenges as well, but with less life experience and fewer tools to communicate
NOW Accepting New Clients! You deserve to feel like yourself again, connected, grounded, and ready for whatever life throws your way. I bring a warm and down-to-earth approach to our sessions, creating a space where you can be honest about what is going on without any judgment. Coming from a multicultural and multilingual family, I make inclusivity and emotional safety the foundation of everything we do. Whether you are facing a massive life shift or just feeling stuck in the daily grind, I will walk alongside you with real support, fresh insight, and the occasional laugh. Let’s get started on the life you want to build.
NOW Accepting New Clients! You deserve to feel like yourself again, connected, grounded, and ready for whatever life throws your way. I bring a warm and down-to-earth approach to our sessions, creating a space where you can be honest about what is going on without any judgment. Coming from a multicultural and multilingual family, I make inclusivity and emotional safety the foundation of everything we do. Whether you are facing a massive life shift or just feeling stuck in the daily grind, I will walk alongside you with real support, fresh insight, and the occasional laugh. Let’s get started on the life you want to build.
Accepting New Clients. Sometimes life throws a curveball (or ten) and things end up sideways; different than anticipated. Sometimes we fall and might need support getting back up. I support clients healing trauma, navigating anxiety, life with ADHD, processing loss, depression, finding their identity, medical challenges, relationships, life transitions, meaning, PTSD, or simply seeking joy. I enjoy helping clients on their journey healing, learning, changing, growing, shapeshifting however they decide they want to while becoming a healthier, more balanced self.
Accepting New Clients. Sometimes life throws a curveball (or ten) and things end up sideways; different than anticipated. Sometimes we fall and might need support getting back up. I support clients healing trauma, navigating anxiety, life with ADHD, processing loss, depression, finding their identity, medical challenges, relationships, life transitions, meaning, PTSD, or simply seeking joy. I enjoy helping clients on their journey healing, learning, changing, growing, shapeshifting however they decide they want to while becoming a healthier, more balanced self.
Obsessing over perfection is a great way to wear yourself out, try something new.
My goal is to help clients be the best version of themselves. I strive to create an nonjudgemental atmosphere where individuals can freely express themselves to better understand their own needs, desires, and feelings.
I work with teens and adults to aid in managing mental health symptoms by addressing the whole person; body, mind, and spirit.
Obsessing over perfection is a great way to wear yourself out, try something new.
My goal is to help clients be the best version of themselves. I strive to create an nonjudgemental atmosphere where individuals can freely express themselves to better understand their own needs, desires, and feelings.
I work with teens and adults to aid in managing mental health symptoms by addressing the whole person; body, mind, and spirit.
I strongly believe in the quote "the best way out is through." This is the essence of therapy. Often clients will contact me after realizing that what they have been trying to avoid or put off is only causing more suffering. This is the fork in the road. As a therapist, my role is providing clients the skills they need to face these challenges, for true growth and change. I love the work that I do because I have the privilege of witnessing these changes as they develop.
I strongly believe in the quote "the best way out is through." This is the essence of therapy. Often clients will contact me after realizing that what they have been trying to avoid or put off is only causing more suffering. This is the fork in the road. As a therapist, my role is providing clients the skills they need to face these challenges, for true growth and change. I love the work that I do because I have the privilege of witnessing these changes as they develop.
Are you feeling burned out, disconnected, or struggling with the weight of past trauma or current relationship challenges? Do anxiety, stress, or self-doubt keep you from doing what truly matters most?
I offer evidence-based individual psychotherapy to help you move beyond burnout and overwhelm, empowering you to create a life aligned with your values and aspirations. Together, we’ll build a supportive space where you can heal from past wounds, navigate relationship struggles, and rediscover your sense of purpose.
Are you feeling burned out, disconnected, or struggling with the weight of past trauma or current relationship challenges? Do anxiety, stress, or self-doubt keep you from doing what truly matters most?
I offer evidence-based individual psychotherapy to help you move beyond burnout and overwhelm, empowering you to create a life aligned with your values and aspirations. Together, we’ll build a supportive space where you can heal from past wounds, navigate relationship struggles, and rediscover your sense of purpose.
Rancho Del Pacifico clinical staff has more than 30 years of experience working in the field of behavioral health. Our practice serves all ages. In addition to office-based behavioral health counseling, we are able to enhance our clinical practice incorporating horses in treatment. Many of our clinical staff are certified in Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), Natural Lifemanship and OK Corral. Horses are amazing partners in therapy, please check out our website to learn more. Our office based therapy services offer play therapy, EMDR, CBT and mindfulness as well as therapeutic art and somatic techniques.
Rancho Del Pacifico clinical staff has more than 30 years of experience working in the field of behavioral health. Our practice serves all ages. In addition to office-based behavioral health counseling, we are able to enhance our clinical practice incorporating horses in treatment. Many of our clinical staff are certified in Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), Natural Lifemanship and OK Corral. Horses are amazing partners in therapy, please check out our website to learn more. Our office based therapy services offer play therapy, EMDR, CBT and mindfulness as well as therapeutic art and somatic techniques.
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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.