Transgender Therapists in Oakland, CA

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Dana L Aleshire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(510) 694-2366
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Sam Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a trans Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with trans, queer, genderqueer, and gender-nonconforming teens and adults. I have a non-pathologizing approach and deeply value identities outside the "norm." I have fifteen years of experience as a mental health provider, including support groups with teens and adults, individual therapy, and crisis work. I am a Bay Area activist who has fought for transgender rights by organizing provider trainings and public demonstrations. I am a visual artist and storyteller who believes that underrepresented individuals expressing themselves creatively and authentically is powerful and important.
(781) 417-5129
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Oakland, CA 94601
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Lotus Do
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Vietnamese-American transgender man, I understand that stress, violence and oppression can significantly impact our lives.
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Facing a crossroads? Relief may seem impossible when you are faced with chronic stress or extreme difficulties... but it is possible. My name is Lotus and I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with nearly a decade of experience specializing in treating Gender Dysphoria , PTSD and complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan (9 to 65+ years old).
(619) 383-3284
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Miles Avery Ellis Ruttinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a queer transgender , nonbinary individual with a non-traditional spiritual practice and collaborative approach to my therapy, I know that finding the right therapist is important. Whether in rural situations or in a big city—the therapy room is a space where a client doesn't have to explain or educate a therapist about sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, BDSM, body size, disability, chronic health issues, experiences of oppression, or racism. You are valid. I hold that everyone is an expert of their own life. I am not an expert when it comes to your life.
(415) 326-1725
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Oakland, CA 94601
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Lesley Sternin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I particularly enjoy working with transgender and gender queer youth and adults, as well as lesbian, gay and bisexual clients.
Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes that you want to see in your life. My style is relational and authentic. I want you to feel supported and better able to become who you want to be. I use mindfulness and CBT when helpful.
(510) 356-0371
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Lisette R Lahana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a Gender Specialist I have expertise in working with kids, teens & adults who identify as questioning, transgender , non binary, intersex or re-transitioning.
I help people break out of depressive cycles and leave anxiety behind. We will discuss your goals for seeking a therapist and work to take the small and big steps to get you there. Many of my clients say they appreciate my warmth, non judgmental approach and incisive questions to get you thinking. Our work will focus on having a healthy relationship with self and others. 20+ years as a licensed therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am a skilled, affirming Gender Therapist who is welcoming toward LGBTIQA & BIPOC folks. Spanish Speaking
(510) 915-4795
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Noelle Clason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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 provide sex-positive therapy to individuals, relationships, and adult families. Most of my clients have non-mainstream sexual, gender, and/or relationship identities. Many identify as non-monogamous, are considering opening or creatively designing their relationship(s); I help them to create agreements, move through jealousy, heal from infidelities, build trust, and improve communication with partners and metamours. 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.
(510) 907-6191
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Oakland, CA 94611
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Megan Parker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My focus is anxiety/depression, life transitions, gender-variant/ transgender childhood issues (including transitioning), attachment, and long Covid.
As our world re-opens, many people are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress due to recent social isolation and the unpredictability of the future. It can be a highly stressful time for people re-entering the world and for parents and teens. I provide individual adult therapy, teen/young adult therapy, and parent coaching. I am knowledgeable with non-traditional family structures (single parent, multiple caregiver, polyamorous, & LGBT families), transgender adolescent/child issues, anxiety, and neurodiversity . I’ve also begun working with the emotional effects of long Covid and chronic fatigue.
(415) 347-8868
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Oakland, CA 94611
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Tanisha Stewart
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
(510) 380-7789
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Jeanna Eichenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(415) 799-4049
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Oakland, CA 94601
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John Hanig
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in working with queer, gay, bisexual, & transgender adults & adolescents in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am most passionate about providing advocacy for cultural and economic diversity in our community and serving LGBTQ+ people experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Engaging in therapy is more important than ever especially in response to our current political climate and recent backlash of conservative values showing incredible disrespect toward the LGBTQ community and throwing extra stress at immigrant populations and communities of Color.
(415) 504-3833
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Bianca Christian
ACSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(916) 269-4958
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Oakland, CA 94606
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Lark Nierenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a therapeutic focus on gender and sexuality, early trauma, and family and relationship dynamics. My approach is empathic, warm, and thoughtful. My clients often wish to understand their identities more deeply; seek support staying true to themselves in their relationships and community; and pursue healing and meaning-making following trauma. Through our work, you can develop new insights and coping skills to manage overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. I'm particularly dedicated to working with queer, transgender , non-binary, and kink communities.
(415) 851-8370
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Oakland, CA 94611
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Kim C. Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Specialization in Transgender & LGBTQ+.
With compassion, presence and warmth, I am here to be your partner and guide on your growth journey. I partner with you to heal emotional trauma and gain self-acceptance through my specialized mind-body approach. I serve empaths & highly sensitive people, you in coming home to who you really are. I support you through healing limiting beliefs about yourself, developing excellent boundaries, and connecting with your inner-wisdom and empowerment. You are unique and so is your therapy process, so we tailor our work together to your specific needs & goals. LGBTQ+. Somatic trauma therapist.
(916) 588-3505
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Deeper Than Color
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other People of Color as well as members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and queer (LGBTQIA+) communities, neurodivergent clients, performers, educators, professionals, and caretakers. We provide culturally responsive and affirming therapy, which focuses on the strengths that you already have and work with you to build a safe space where you can share your experiences without the fear of being judged. Then we help you to focus on your aspirations, and how to make them real.
(415) 301-4390
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Connie C Linas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My practice includes a diverse group of people, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender folks.
Do you need relief from anxiety or depression? Are you and your partner fighting and trying to move forward together? I often help people who are exactly where you are. A collaborative, focused relationship with a caring professional can be a life-changing experience. I have a goal oriented and interactive style, and my goal is always to help you move forward - at your own pace - with ease and acceptance. Check out my website and call for a phone consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for you.
(510) 338-6655
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Daniel Geer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender clients to help them on their path to feeling good about who they are, their bodies, and their sexuality.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. I work with adults 18yrs. and up in individual and couples therapy. I have worked with a wide range of client symptoms and issues over many years of work in mental health. I have extensive experience in short-term therapy and am good at keeping the therapy focused on the task at hand once goals have been collaboratively set. I really enjoy getting to know the individual strengths and needs of each client and adapting my approach to be as effective as possible.
(415) 798-2892
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Adrienne Skye Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Regardless of our histories, healing is possible. I know because I have experienced it myself & have accompanied people in untenable conditions deepen their awareness & access what they need to heal. I provide therapy for people who want to transform limiting beliefs & patterns, heal attachment trauma and abuse, navigate relationships & complex families, & take accountability for past harm. I support people to feel compassion for all parts of themselves & live with more resilience and joy. My clients are queer & transgender people, social justice organizers, survivors, people impacted by the legal system, addiction, and/or violence.
(510) 647-6048
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Oakland, CA 94601
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Alison Leigh, Expert Sex Advice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The past 22 years I've seen an eclectic group of clientele: men, women & couples of any gender/orientation who want to improve their sexual lifestyle. I've helped men overcome ED through increasing their self confidence and women who want to feel more sexually in charge. I've seen over 25,000 couples throughout every stage of their relationship whether single, dating, married, or exploring and experimenting couples to ones who are curious how to stay together and keep the chemistry strong. My clients include stay at home moms, stressed out executives, artists, entrepreneurs & communities: LGBTQ, BDSM, & Transgender Families.
(628) 226-1830
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Oakland, CA 94602
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Queer Expressions Individual & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Queer Expressions was born out of a commitment to show up for our LGBTQIA+ community members during challenging times. We provide gender and queer affirming mental health services. Wherever you are in your journey, we're here to be by your side through the process. We'd love to support you with navigating identity development, relationship skills, and building resilience to cope with stressors. Check out our website to see what specialties each clinician offers.
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Oakland, CA 94601
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