Transgender Therapists in Oakland, CA
I have special experience with queer, transgender & GNC/nonbinary, and Intersex people, activists, & athletes.
I am inspired by the innate human drive to heal. This healing is courageous, intimate, and deserving of honor and care. I bring compassion and respect for all the ways we humans adapt to survive. Together, we can find new ways of being that can liberate us from strategies that no longer serve us. I can help you holistically address a number of issues, such as: complex and developmental trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, embodiment and dissociation issues, compulsions, addiction, assertiveness, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, gender, and sexuality.
I have special experience with queer, transgender & GNC/nonbinary, and Intersex people, activists, & athletes.
I am inspired by the innate human drive to heal. This healing is courageous, intimate, and deserving of honor and care. I bring compassion and respect for all the ways we humans adapt to survive. Together, we can find new ways of being that can liberate us from strategies that no longer serve us. I can help you holistically address a number of issues, such as: complex and developmental trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, embodiment and dissociation issues, compulsions, addiction, assertiveness, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, gender, and sexuality.
I have experience working with transgender people, LGBTQIA-plus people, and folks with trauma and/or PTSD.
I provide therapy to adults, teenagers, couples and polycules, families, and other relationship configurations. I often work with BIPOC, immigrant, queer, trans, disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people. I am here to support you as someone who also hold these identities.
In these troubling times, navigating the world is exhausting. Supporting yourself is hard, and showing up for your people and your community is even more so. You may be suffering from trauma, struggling in your relationships, grappling with grief, or experiencing suicidal ideation. I have been there too, and I can give you hope.
I have experience working with transgender people, LGBTQIA-plus people, and folks with trauma and/or PTSD.
I provide therapy to adults, teenagers, couples and polycules, families, and other relationship configurations. I often work with BIPOC, immigrant, queer, trans, disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people. I am here to support you as someone who also hold these identities.
In these troubling times, navigating the world is exhausting. Supporting yourself is hard, and showing up for your people and your community is even more so. You may be suffering from trauma, struggling in your relationships, grappling with grief, or experiencing suicidal ideation. I have been there too, and I can give you hope.
I am a Bay Area activist fighting for transgender rights since the late 1990's.
The core of my work with trans, gender-nonconforming, and neurodivergent people addresses chronic trauma stemming from family of origin and a lifetime of social non-acceptance. I work from a humanist perspective, using empathy and kindness to recognize peoples' strengths and to support them in dealing with systemic societal oppression.
I am a Bay Area activist fighting for transgender rights since the late 1990's.
The core of my work with trans, gender-nonconforming, and neurodivergent people addresses chronic trauma stemming from family of origin and a lifetime of social non-acceptance. I work from a humanist perspective, using empathy and kindness to recognize peoples' strengths and to support them in dealing with systemic societal oppression.
As a transgender, queer, multicultural immigrant and trauma survivor with (dis)abilities, I connect with how complex it can be to show up as your whole self.
Based on your goals, we will develop an integrative approach including multiple evidence-based and cutting-edge modalities. If you're interested in specifics, I work from an anti-oppressive, queer/feminist lens and offer DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Compassion-focused, Psychodynamic, Psychedelic Integration, and Harm-Reduction approaches.
As a transgender, queer, multicultural immigrant and trauma survivor with (dis)abilities, I connect with how complex it can be to show up as your whole self.
Based on your goals, we will develop an integrative approach including multiple evidence-based and cutting-edge modalities. If you're interested in specifics, I work from an anti-oppressive, queer/feminist lens and offer DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Compassion-focused, Psychodynamic, Psychedelic Integration, and Harm-Reduction approaches.
My ideal client is queer and transgender, seeking either individual support or a container for a relationship, navigating healing attachment wounding while showing up for abolition in an actively harmful world.
I offer relational somatics and internal family systems work with individuals, and emotionally focused therapy with non-violent communication skill building in relationship therapy. I center body-based practices, mindfulness, skill-building for regulation and distress tolerance, and exploration of self and attachment in service of healing and liberation.
My ideal client is queer and transgender, seeking either individual support or a container for a relationship, navigating healing attachment wounding while showing up for abolition in an actively harmful world.
I offer relational somatics and internal family systems work with individuals, and emotionally focused therapy with non-violent communication skill building in relationship therapy. I center body-based practices, mindfulness, skill-building for regulation and distress tolerance, and exploration of self and attachment in service of healing and liberation.
I provide affirming, supportive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks, in a safe, judgment-free space.
In survival mode day after day? Childhood trauma leaves lasting imprints on the mind and body. EMDR therapy offers a powerful way to heal. Healing from trauma isn’t just about addressing the symptoms; it’s about reclaiming your voice, your sense of safety, and your personal power.
I provide affirming, supportive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks, in a safe, judgment-free space.
In survival mode day after day? Childhood trauma leaves lasting imprints on the mind and body. EMDR therapy offers a powerful way to heal. Healing from trauma isn’t just about addressing the symptoms; it’s about reclaiming your voice, your sense of safety, and your personal power.
I work with queer, transgender, and nonbinary clients just beginning to question and explore their identities, and those who have been out for years and need therapy from a clinician familiar with queer issues.
I have a particular passion for supporting queer, transgender, non-monogamous, poly, and/or kinky clients to navigate the unique pressures and challenges of family life and parenting on the margins. I am experienced in guiding clients who are ending relationships through an intentional breakup process.
I work with queer, transgender, and nonbinary clients just beginning to question and explore their identities, and those who have been out for years and need therapy from a clinician familiar with queer issues.
I have a particular passion for supporting queer, transgender, non-monogamous, poly, and/or kinky clients to navigate the unique pressures and challenges of family life and parenting on the margins. I am experienced in guiding clients who are ending relationships through an intentional breakup process.
About Me:
I have specialties in decreasing anxiety and I prioritize working with Black women and Black Transgender and Gender Nonconforming folx.
Initially, we work intensely for 8 to 12 weeks and then we check our progress. You will enjoy this work if you're ready to integrate daily habits with some talk, supportive and instructional mindfulness therapy. If you’re interested in working with me, head over to my website and book a free consultation.
About Me:
I have specialties in decreasing anxiety and I prioritize working with Black women and Black Transgender and Gender Nonconforming folx.
Initially, we work intensely for 8 to 12 weeks and then we check our progress. You will enjoy this work if you're ready to integrate daily habits with some talk, supportive and instructional mindfulness therapy. If you’re interested in working with me, head over to my website and book a free consultation.
I specialize in providing services for transgender, gender-expansive youth, and their families.
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating, or riddled with anxiety and depression. Perhaps things feel stuck and you are seeking a change and want more out of life. Early adulthood is a particularly challenging time. It can be difficult to challenge the perceptions of the world shaped by our families and upbringing, while maintaining the shared connections and values. It is a time to explore racial, sexual, and gender identities. A task made more complicated when layered with neurodiversity, trauma, grief, or a life circumstance that makes you feel different. Therapy can offer a sense of insight, stability, and self-acceptance.
I specialize in providing services for transgender, gender-expansive youth, and their families.
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating, or riddled with anxiety and depression. Perhaps things feel stuck and you are seeking a change and want more out of life. Early adulthood is a particularly challenging time. It can be difficult to challenge the perceptions of the world shaped by our families and upbringing, while maintaining the shared connections and values. It is a time to explore racial, sexual, and gender identities. A task made more complicated when layered with neurodiversity, trauma, grief, or a life circumstance that makes you feel different. Therapy can offer a sense of insight, stability, and self-acceptance.
John "Jaune" Hanig - EMDR & Parts Work for LGBTQ+
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support LGBTQ+, gender non-binary, & transgender adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules in California.
Ready to kiki about trauma? My trauma-informed lens gives clients the opportunity to heal their trauma at the pace that their nervous systems and spirits allow to create long-term change. Since trauma happens against our will, we must heal from trauma in a way that follows our will as it strengthens through time, practice, and a healthy use of humor.
I support LGBTQ+, gender non-binary, & transgender adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules in California.
Ready to kiki about trauma? My trauma-informed lens gives clients the opportunity to heal their trauma at the pace that their nervous systems and spirits allow to create long-term change. Since trauma happens against our will, we must heal from trauma in a way that follows our will as it strengthens through time, practice, and a healthy use of humor.
I primarily work with transgender and gender expansive adults (and some older adolescents) who are committed to building meaningful lives in the face of past traumatic stressors and a toxic political climate.
Probably most relevant to my current work is that I'm a middle-age trans person who has been out since the 1990s. It's also helpful that I happen to be a clinical psychologist trained in working with people who have experienced trauma and stress.
I primarily work with transgender and gender expansive adults (and some older adolescents) who are committed to building meaningful lives in the face of past traumatic stressors and a toxic political climate.
Probably most relevant to my current work is that I'm a middle-age trans person who has been out since the 1990s. It's also helpful that I happen to be a clinical psychologist trained in working with people who have experienced trauma and stress.
My speciaties include marriage and relationship work, including monogamous and polyamorous relationships, alternative sexuality concerns (kink/BDSM/vanilla), transgender and non-binary issues and transition support, LGBTQQI supportive therapy, and recovery from depression, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD related disorders.
Longing for a different outcome? Want to write a new story? You are probably hoping to find support with the process of healing something that isn't feeling right. Psychotherapy can help by offering an accepting space to look, non-judgmentally, at whatever feels stuck, painful, or unresolved. Use my support and encouragement to help you approach these challenges in new ways, and find new solutions. My goal is to provide you with acceptance and ways to access your own innate wisdom and energy. I offer individual and relationship psychotherapy. Short and long term therapy options are available, depending on your concerns and goals.
My speciaties include marriage and relationship work, including monogamous and polyamorous relationships, alternative sexuality concerns (kink/BDSM/vanilla), transgender and non-binary issues and transition support, LGBTQQI supportive therapy, and recovery from depression, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD related disorders.
Longing for a different outcome? Want to write a new story? You are probably hoping to find support with the process of healing something that isn't feeling right. Psychotherapy can help by offering an accepting space to look, non-judgmentally, at whatever feels stuck, painful, or unresolved. Use my support and encouragement to help you approach these challenges in new ways, and find new solutions. My goal is to provide you with acceptance and ways to access your own innate wisdom and energy. I offer individual and relationship psychotherapy. Short and long term therapy options are available, depending on your concerns and goals.
Additionally, I have gained rewarding, and pivotal counseling experience with the LGBTQ+ community, with specific experience counseling Transgender community members.
The way in which a person cultivates their sense of self, self-esteem, and relationships with others, can be extremely important in their path to wellness. My goal is to meet every client where they are in their journey to mental health and wellness, which means we start where you are and not where I think you should be. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become their best selves and that my work is to provide a safe, helpful, and non-judgmental, environment for those who I am working with.
Additionally, I have gained rewarding, and pivotal counseling experience with the LGBTQ+ community, with specific experience counseling Transgender community members.
The way in which a person cultivates their sense of self, self-esteem, and relationships with others, can be extremely important in their path to wellness. My goal is to meet every client where they are in their journey to mental health and wellness, which means we start where you are and not where I think you should be. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become their best selves and that my work is to provide a safe, helpful, and non-judgmental, environment for those who I am working with.
I have been helping transgender and nonbinary clients for almost 20 years.
Are you facing a difficult transition in your life? Do you need to make a decision but are feeling stuck? Are you looking for support and guidance to arrive at the other side intact?
Hi, I'm Nicole and I am a transitions coach. I would love to help you move through your current life changes.
Some areas I can help you with include: separation and divorce, relationship issues, coming out/transitioning as LGBTQ2+, perimenopause/menopause, changing lifestyle or diet, job transitions, and moving cities.
I am here to help you move towards your goals, understand yourself, and thrive through these shifts.
I have been helping transgender and nonbinary clients for almost 20 years.
Are you facing a difficult transition in your life? Do you need to make a decision but are feeling stuck? Are you looking for support and guidance to arrive at the other side intact?
Hi, I'm Nicole and I am a transitions coach. I would love to help you move through your current life changes.
Some areas I can help you with include: separation and divorce, relationship issues, coming out/transitioning as LGBTQ2+, perimenopause/menopause, changing lifestyle or diet, job transitions, and moving cities.
I am here to help you move towards your goals, understand yourself, and thrive through these shifts.
My identities as a white, queer, transgender, neurodivergent, and chronically ill human inform my approach to social justice and community both in and out of the therapy space.
Hi, I'm Reid. I'm a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (150612) providing services under the licensed supervision of Elysha Martinez (LMFT 93493) at Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health. I know that feeling seen, understood, and able to find connection and community can be an incredibly powerful experience — one that informs the stories we tell about others, as much as ourselves. When we are in pain and feel alienated from others, though, it can be especially difficult to imagine alternatives. I welcome all of the sensitive, weird, and messy parts that you hold and will walk with you through the wilds of your life.
My identities as a white, queer, transgender, neurodivergent, and chronically ill human inform my approach to social justice and community both in and out of the therapy space.
Hi, I'm Reid. I'm a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (150612) providing services under the licensed supervision of Elysha Martinez (LMFT 93493) at Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health. I know that feeling seen, understood, and able to find connection and community can be an incredibly powerful experience — one that informs the stories we tell about others, as much as ourselves. When we are in pain and feel alienated from others, though, it can be especially difficult to imagine alternatives. I welcome all of the sensitive, weird, and messy parts that you hold and will walk with you through the wilds of your life.
Our clinicians have specialized training working within transgender and gender expansive community.
At QGB Therapy LLC, Dr. Bailey and associates specialize in offering culturally humble therapy for those navigating personality disorders (including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder), those with complex and/or relational trauma, and folks struggling with anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Their approach is non-directive and grounded in the belief that we are all capable of healing when we feel safe and understood within ourselves and by another. We are also happy to provide services and hold space for those who may not have or desire diagnosis.
Our clinicians have specialized training working within transgender and gender expansive community.
At QGB Therapy LLC, Dr. Bailey and associates specialize in offering culturally humble therapy for those navigating personality disorders (including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder), those with complex and/or relational trauma, and folks struggling with anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Their approach is non-directive and grounded in the belief that we are all capable of healing when we feel safe and understood within ourselves and by another. We are also happy to provide services and hold space for those who may not have or desire diagnosis.
I have over 10 years of experience in serving youth and families, queer and transgender people, and activism.
I'm a queer, non-binary polyamorous affirming Asian therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ clients.
At times, the weight of the world can be overwhelming. We may grow up believing that we are not enough and that we have to be perfect. We may have inherited messages from our family or from society that puts us down, especially if we come from a marginalized identity. This can make us feel hopeless or ungrounded and we may act in ways that we aren't proud of. These narratives may also show up in the relationships we care most about.
I have over 10 years of experience in serving youth and families, queer and transgender people, and activism.
I'm a queer, non-binary polyamorous affirming Asian therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ clients.
At times, the weight of the world can be overwhelming. We may grow up believing that we are not enough and that we have to be perfect. We may have inherited messages from our family or from society that puts us down, especially if we come from a marginalized identity. This can make us feel hopeless or ungrounded and we may act in ways that we aren't proud of. These narratives may also show up in the relationships we care most about.
I am a member of Mind the Gap and am currently in process of obtaining WPATH ( transgender healthcare) and AASECT (sex therapy) certification.
Welcome! I’m Giselle (they/she/he). I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in trans/queer mental health and sex therapy. I work with trans and queer folks of all ages to support you in exploring, embracing, and embodying your gender and your sexuality. I'm especially passionate about working with folks who are non-monogamous, kinky, or who otherwise approach sex and relationships in expansive ways. Considering medical transition? Looking to understand and support your child who just came out to you? Opening up your relationship? Seeking to explore kink? I'm here for you!
I am a member of Mind the Gap and am currently in process of obtaining WPATH ( transgender healthcare) and AASECT (sex therapy) certification.
Welcome! I’m Giselle (they/she/he). I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in trans/queer mental health and sex therapy. I work with trans and queer folks of all ages to support you in exploring, embracing, and embodying your gender and your sexuality. I'm especially passionate about working with folks who are non-monogamous, kinky, or who otherwise approach sex and relationships in expansive ways. Considering medical transition? Looking to understand and support your child who just came out to you? Opening up your relationship? Seeking to explore kink? I'm here for you!
I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with a decade of experience specializing in Gender Dysphoria, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan.
I offer a holistic clinical experience that fuses traditional clinical practices (psychodynamic therapy, CBT and DBT) with intuitive forms of healing (mindfulness, spirituality and energy work). I aim to guide you in identifying the root causes of your suffering and developing the skills needed to heal from trauma and thrive.
I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with a decade of experience specializing in Gender Dysphoria, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan.
I offer a holistic clinical experience that fuses traditional clinical practices (psychodynamic therapy, CBT and DBT) with intuitive forms of healing (mindfulness, spirituality and energy work). I aim to guide you in identifying the root causes of your suffering and developing the skills needed to heal from trauma and thrive.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Anger Management, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Gender Identity, Grief, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, and Transgender Issues.
You are the expert in your experience. I am an expert at methods, tools, mechanisms, tips, and tricks, to empower you. I am a person just like you, and I believe everything you need is accessible, and we can find those answers, together. I am all things queer positive including consensual non-monogamy, BDSM, pansexuality, blended families, and "non-traditional," relationship dynamics and family formations.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Anger Management, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Gender Identity, Grief, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, and Transgender Issues.
You are the expert in your experience. I am an expert at methods, tools, mechanisms, tips, and tricks, to empower you. I am a person just like you, and I believe everything you need is accessible, and we can find those answers, together. I am all things queer positive including consensual non-monogamy, BDSM, pansexuality, blended families, and "non-traditional," relationship dynamics and family formations.
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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.