Transgender Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
Whether you're questioning your sexual or gender identity or have been out for years, a therapist that understands you is key. We learn about ourselves through relationships and sometimes what we learned in the past isn’t helpful for us in the present. Trauma, abuse, neglect and microaggressions can teach us that we don’t deserve to have the career, relationships, sexual intimacy, or life that we want. This happens all too often with queer & trans people, especially BIPOC. Without conscious awareness, these lessons may cause us to sabotage ourselves or our relationships, but it’s never too late to start living your best life!
Whether you're questioning your sexual or gender identity or have been out for years, a therapist that understands you is key. We learn about ourselves through relationships and sometimes what we learned in the past isn’t helpful for us in the present. Trauma, abuse, neglect and microaggressions can teach us that we don’t deserve to have the career, relationships, sexual intimacy, or life that we want. This happens all too often with queer & trans people, especially BIPOC. Without conscious awareness, these lessons may cause us to sabotage ourselves or our relationships, but it’s never too late to start living your best life!
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+ community and looking for support? You're in the right place. As an LGBTQIA+ identified clinician, I prioritize your comfort and safety, offering a supportive space where you can feel empowered and accepted. While I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship issues, or other concerns. I understand how your identity shapes your experiences, and I'm committed to supporting you as you navigate life's challenges with affirmation, strength, and self-assurance.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+ community and looking for support? You're in the right place. As an LGBTQIA+ identified clinician, I prioritize your comfort and safety, offering a supportive space where you can feel empowered and accepted. While I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship issues, or other concerns. I understand how your identity shapes your experiences, and I'm committed to supporting you as you navigate life's challenges with affirmation, strength, and self-assurance.
Sometimes life is difficult. Intense emotional experiences are ripe with the potential for meaningful change. I was taught that healing is “the journey back to joy” and is an inherently creative and deeply personal process. I am committed to providing a safe, warm, and accepting space in which to explore challenges openly and honestly. I aim to collaborate to set goals, create clarity, explore experiences, and work toward solutions using body, mind, spirit approaches. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and help you decide if my style of integrative psychotherapy is a good match for your needs.
Sometimes life is difficult. Intense emotional experiences are ripe with the potential for meaningful change. I was taught that healing is “the journey back to joy” and is an inherently creative and deeply personal process. I am committed to providing a safe, warm, and accepting space in which to explore challenges openly and honestly. I aim to collaborate to set goals, create clarity, explore experiences, and work toward solutions using body, mind, spirit approaches. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and help you decide if my style of integrative psychotherapy is a good match for your needs.
I help LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families get through relationship problems, feeling confused, anxiety, loneliness, sadness, big life changes, and the work of understanding ourselves and others. If you’re tired of feeling a certain way and want things to change, let's get started. We’ll focus on what really matters to you and make progress you can feel.
I help LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families get through relationship problems, feeling confused, anxiety, loneliness, sadness, big life changes, and the work of understanding ourselves and others. If you’re tired of feeling a certain way and want things to change, let's get started. We’ll focus on what really matters to you and make progress you can feel.
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy for polyamory & open relationships, kink & BDSM, queer & interracial relationships. I understand these issues because I've been there. I've been openly queer and poly for over 10 years, and in that time, I've built the life of my dreams from the ground up. I'm here to help you do the same! Imagine reclaiming the intimacy, trust, and pleasure you deserve — under the guidance of a skilled professional that actually gets you.
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy for polyamory & open relationships, kink & BDSM, queer & interracial relationships. I understand these issues because I've been there. I've been openly queer and poly for over 10 years, and in that time, I've built the life of my dreams from the ground up. I'm here to help you do the same! Imagine reclaiming the intimacy, trust, and pleasure you deserve — under the guidance of a skilled professional that actually gets you.
Christopher Vincent Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Affirmative, interactive, client-centered therapy can help you address depression, anxiety, and destructive behaviors. I serve heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans, non-binary, and polyamorous individuals. I practice individual therapy, relationship counseling, and sex therapy. My experience includes working with substance use issues from a harm reduction approach, regardless of whether my client's goal is abstinence or substance use management. I love to help people address trauma, improve communication, take control of their lives, gain sexual confidence, and get their needs met.
Affirmative, interactive, client-centered therapy can help you address depression, anxiety, and destructive behaviors. I serve heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans, non-binary, and polyamorous individuals. I practice individual therapy, relationship counseling, and sex therapy. My experience includes working with substance use issues from a harm reduction approach, regardless of whether my client's goal is abstinence or substance use management. I love to help people address trauma, improve communication, take control of their lives, gain sexual confidence, and get their needs met.
I am a seasoned psychodynamically trained psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples on a short term or long term basis dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or phase of life. I have many years experience working in Palliative and End of Life Care, as well as with individuals coping with cognitive issues such as dementia and with adult issues of trauma, substance abuse, recovery, HIV/AIDS and chronic illness. I have a strong specialty working within the LGBTQ community and with End of Life issues surrounding terminal illness, dying, grief and bereavement.
I am a seasoned psychodynamically trained psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples on a short term or long term basis dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or phase of life. I have many years experience working in Palliative and End of Life Care, as well as with individuals coping with cognitive issues such as dementia and with adult issues of trauma, substance abuse, recovery, HIV/AIDS and chronic illness. I have a strong specialty working within the LGBTQ community and with End of Life issues surrounding terminal illness, dying, grief and bereavement.
Do you feel that life has something more for you? Is your life story one of tragedy or redemption? Learning to live with authenticity is learning to understand who you are, finding a spark of joy and moving towards that joy to live a more fulfilling life. Fear of the unknown is what keeps us from taking steps towards greater authenticity and change can be incredibly difficult. We all need support to move through it.
Do you feel that life has something more for you? Is your life story one of tragedy or redemption? Learning to live with authenticity is learning to understand who you are, finding a spark of joy and moving towards that joy to live a more fulfilling life. Fear of the unknown is what keeps us from taking steps towards greater authenticity and change can be incredibly difficult. We all need support to move through it.
Individuals who reach out to me for therapeutic services are facing issues related to disruption in their life due to anxiety, relationship changes, addiction and depression. I focus on client centered therapy and listening carefully to the needs and goals of my clients. Together we explore what you want and your motivation for change leading to an improved sense of balance and well being. Therapy is the place for my clients to experience a non judgmental and open listening space to regain a sense of improved self esteem along with mastery over the symptoms that have caused distress in the past.
Individuals who reach out to me for therapeutic services are facing issues related to disruption in their life due to anxiety, relationship changes, addiction and depression. I focus on client centered therapy and listening carefully to the needs and goals of my clients. Together we explore what you want and your motivation for change leading to an improved sense of balance and well being. Therapy is the place for my clients to experience a non judgmental and open listening space to regain a sense of improved self esteem along with mastery over the symptoms that have caused distress in the past.
Finding the right psychologist is the most important part of the therapeutic process. What might be right for one might not be right for another. In addition to being a licensed Psychologist, I have received additional training in EMDR therapy for trauma as well as non-opiate approaches to pain management. I have worked with individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as couples and families. I have also worked with individuals who are just looking to navigate the storm, short term therapy to see them through a specific challenge or to gain insight and a new perspective on what may be a long standing issue.
Finding the right psychologist is the most important part of the therapeutic process. What might be right for one might not be right for another. In addition to being a licensed Psychologist, I have received additional training in EMDR therapy for trauma as well as non-opiate approaches to pain management. I have worked with individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as couples and families. I have also worked with individuals who are just looking to navigate the storm, short term therapy to see them through a specific challenge or to gain insight and a new perspective on what may be a long standing issue.
Hello, this is Dr. Alton Carswell I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with various groups and clients. If you are looking for a therapist that will listen and acknowledge your unique perspective you don't have to look any further. I have 16 years of experience working with singles, couples, military, LGBTQ, people of color, and undocumented immigrants from various countries. In addition to my hours spent working with varying communities, I have been highly involved as an alumnus of Antioch University in Los Angeles and as a recent doctoral graduate in media psychology at Fielding Graduate University.
Hello, this is Dr. Alton Carswell I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with various groups and clients. If you are looking for a therapist that will listen and acknowledge your unique perspective you don't have to look any further. I have 16 years of experience working with singles, couples, military, LGBTQ, people of color, and undocumented immigrants from various countries. In addition to my hours spent working with varying communities, I have been highly involved as an alumnus of Antioch University in Los Angeles and as a recent doctoral graduate in media psychology at Fielding Graduate University.
My name is Jason Owens, and I'm looking forward to working with you. As a career mental health professional and educator, I bring over 20 years of experience-allowing a unique perspective to walk with you along the path toward your mental health, wellness, and life goals. Let's connect. All clients are welcome. My experience in the educational mental health field has allowed me to work with a huge variety of clients over the past 20+ years. My specialty is LGBTQIA+ counseling with clients of all ages.
My name is Jason Owens, and I'm looking forward to working with you. As a career mental health professional and educator, I bring over 20 years of experience-allowing a unique perspective to walk with you along the path toward your mental health, wellness, and life goals. Let's connect. All clients are welcome. My experience in the educational mental health field has allowed me to work with a huge variety of clients over the past 20+ years. My specialty is LGBTQIA+ counseling with clients of all ages.
Life is hard. Therapy can help. I work exclusively over the phone and provide no-cost, telemental health counseling and psychotherapy to people on Medicare. Whether you need help navigating a short term crisis, or you want to take a deep dive into existential questions about the meaning of life, teletherapy can help. While video therapy can be stressful and distracting at times, conversations over the phone are usually more grounded and internally focused.
Life is hard. Therapy can help. I work exclusively over the phone and provide no-cost, telemental health counseling and psychotherapy to people on Medicare. Whether you need help navigating a short term crisis, or you want to take a deep dive into existential questions about the meaning of life, teletherapy can help. While video therapy can be stressful and distracting at times, conversations over the phone are usually more grounded and internally focused.
Hello, my name is Stephan Paul Ouellette. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California since 2000. I approach therapy from a client-centered, collaborative, empathic, and strengths-based perspective. I have 25-plus years of experience working with folks living with HIV/AIDS and from the LGBTQ-plus communities. My primary focus is helping clients to proactively respond to such conditions as depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, substance use and abuse concerns, and adjustment to chronic and sometimes life-threatening health conditions.
Hello, my name is Stephan Paul Ouellette. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California since 2000. I approach therapy from a client-centered, collaborative, empathic, and strengths-based perspective. I have 25-plus years of experience working with folks living with HIV/AIDS and from the LGBTQ-plus communities. My primary focus is helping clients to proactively respond to such conditions as depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, substance use and abuse concerns, and adjustment to chronic and sometimes life-threatening health conditions.
How is your self esteem holding up? Could you use some support to feel more at peace? Calming your mind and improving your ability to handle life's challenges and opportunities makes happiness possible. If you are dealing with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, career dilemmas or sexuality problems, I am here to assist. I offer a safe and supportive place where you can achieve your goals, improve your life and feel better. I see clients in person in my Palm Springs office and do virtual therapy with clients in West Hollywood and all over California.
How is your self esteem holding up? Could you use some support to feel more at peace? Calming your mind and improving your ability to handle life's challenges and opportunities makes happiness possible. If you are dealing with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, career dilemmas or sexuality problems, I am here to assist. I offer a safe and supportive place where you can achieve your goals, improve your life and feel better. I see clients in person in my Palm Springs office and do virtual therapy with clients in West Hollywood and all over California.
You're a high-achieving professional who’s great at making things look easy. But under the surface? You're tired of pretending. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, navigating ADHD—or both—you’ve been holding yourself together for years, trying to “fit” in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind.
You want to stop masking, manage your emotions without shame, and finally trust yourself. Therapy with me is affirming, insightful, and practical. We’ll explore your patterns, soothe your nervous system, and build the internal permission to show up as you.
You're a high-achieving professional who’s great at making things look easy. But under the surface? You're tired of pretending. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, navigating ADHD—or both—you’ve been holding yourself together for years, trying to “fit” in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind.
You want to stop masking, manage your emotions without shame, and finally trust yourself. Therapy with me is affirming, insightful, and practical. We’ll explore your patterns, soothe your nervous system, and build the internal permission to show up as you.
Are you walking on eggshells or saying, “it’s my fault... if only I ... I'm unworthy?” Does hearing, “you’re so sensitive...you don’t make sense...if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t …”? Do other forms of name calling and gaslighting trigger intense feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress? Have you been described as 'codependent'? Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Is your goal to find your voice and take back your life – the life you want – not the life imposed on you? Let’s collaborate. I’m here to support you in finding your voice and taking back your life – the life you want - the voice that is yours!
Are you walking on eggshells or saying, “it’s my fault... if only I ... I'm unworthy?” Does hearing, “you’re so sensitive...you don’t make sense...if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t …”? Do other forms of name calling and gaslighting trigger intense feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress? Have you been described as 'codependent'? Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Is your goal to find your voice and take back your life – the life you want – not the life imposed on you? Let’s collaborate. I’m here to support you in finding your voice and taking back your life – the life you want - the voice that is yours!
I am accepting new clients either VIRTUAL/VIDEO or IN-PERSON for psychotherapy. I've worked in Mental Health since 1997. Sometimes we may need someone available for to process life experiences. As a therapist, I provide a safe place where you can be vulnerable about painful behaviors, thoughts, & feelings. Perhaps you're feeling sad, angry, anxious, confused, or emotionally paralyzed. If motivated, you can manage negative thoughts, change unhealthy behaviors, engaging in healthy relationships, or end destructive patterns. I also work with clients to address memories related to traumatic events.
I am accepting new clients either VIRTUAL/VIDEO or IN-PERSON for psychotherapy. I've worked in Mental Health since 1997. Sometimes we may need someone available for to process life experiences. As a therapist, I provide a safe place where you can be vulnerable about painful behaviors, thoughts, & feelings. Perhaps you're feeling sad, angry, anxious, confused, or emotionally paralyzed. If motivated, you can manage negative thoughts, change unhealthy behaviors, engaging in healthy relationships, or end destructive patterns. I also work with clients to address memories related to traumatic events.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
At some point in our lives we have difficulties and need help to explore those feelings for a better understanding and learn how to have a tool kit to deal with those difficulties. I work with everyone regardless or race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and age. As human's we are constantly growing and learning, so let's learn!
At some point in our lives we have difficulties and need help to explore those feelings for a better understanding and learn how to have a tool kit to deal with those difficulties. I work with everyone regardless or race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and age. As human's we are constantly growing and learning, so let's learn!
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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.