Transgender Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
Alexis Adelsberger
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, EMDR-t
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Welcome!
I work with kids (3-10), adolescents/teens, and adults. Teen and adult clients typically work with me to address trauma-related beliefs (“I’m not worthy”, “It’s not safe to be myself”), low self-worth, addiction, dissociation (“spacing out”), identity exploration, and difficulty regulating overpowering emotions. I use Child Centered Play Therapy in my work with kids to address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, attention difficulties/ADHD, big emotions, and aggression.
Welcome!
I work with kids (3-10), adolescents/teens, and adults. Teen and adult clients typically work with me to address trauma-related beliefs (“I’m not worthy”, “It’s not safe to be myself”), low self-worth, addiction, dissociation (“spacing out”), identity exploration, and difficulty regulating overpowering emotions. I use Child Centered Play Therapy in my work with kids to address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, attention difficulties/ADHD, big emotions, and aggression.
Therapy starts with a simple conversation and me seeking to learn your unique perspective, needs, and goals. You may or may not know exactly what your are looking for. You might feel anything from complete comfort to terror in taking this step. I am great at helping people feel comfortable & asking the right questions to develop shared understanding. This will continue throughout treatment, so that we are always increasing awareness and achievement. This does not happen instantly, but in stages. I will support you to ensure you move at a pace best suited to your needs and comfort level.
Therapy starts with a simple conversation and me seeking to learn your unique perspective, needs, and goals. You may or may not know exactly what your are looking for. You might feel anything from complete comfort to terror in taking this step. I am great at helping people feel comfortable & asking the right questions to develop shared understanding. This will continue throughout treatment, so that we are always increasing awareness and achievement. This does not happen instantly, but in stages. I will support you to ensure you move at a pace best suited to your needs and comfort level.
Carlee
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! As a counselor, I center my work around non-judgemental, affirming, and collaborative care for marginalized and underserved communities. I have clinical experience supporting clients ages 10-65, with an emphasis on the unique developmental needs of adolescents and young adults. Whether you're exploring your identity, living with trauma, struggling with sensory sensitivity or executive function, wrestling anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts, or you just need someone who gets it, I'm here for you.
Welcome! As a counselor, I center my work around non-judgemental, affirming, and collaborative care for marginalized and underserved communities. I have clinical experience supporting clients ages 10-65, with an emphasis on the unique developmental needs of adolescents and young adults. Whether you're exploring your identity, living with trauma, struggling with sensory sensitivity or executive function, wrestling anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts, or you just need someone who gets it, I'm here for you.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of gender identity, transition, attachment styles, relationship dynamics, trauma resolution, and internalized oppression.
Are you struggling with a current life transition, relationship, loss, or continuing to see residual effects from past difficulties or trauma? Maybe you thought you could figure it out on your own, but nothing is feeling better. That's okay. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are. It takes courage to reach out for help. Together we can explore the ways in which you interact with your inner and outer worlds, uncover faulty belief systems, address habitual or self-destructive patterns that are no longer working for you, and help you practice new ways of being.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of gender identity, transition, attachment styles, relationship dynamics, trauma resolution, and internalized oppression.
Are you struggling with a current life transition, relationship, loss, or continuing to see residual effects from past difficulties or trauma? Maybe you thought you could figure it out on your own, but nothing is feeling better. That's okay. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are. It takes courage to reach out for help. Together we can explore the ways in which you interact with your inner and outer worlds, uncover faulty belief systems, address habitual or self-destructive patterns that are no longer working for you, and help you practice new ways of being.
Kade Stanzilis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Being truly seen and understood is at the heart of my work. My goal is to help you make sense of painful stories, patterns, and the different parts of yourself — parts that hold what couldn't be felt or processed at the time. I believe the relationship between us can become a place to notice old patterns as they show up, and to practice something different. I am particularly grateful to work with teens and adults from marginalized backgrounds, especially those who are LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent, as well as those struggling with substance use and recovery.
Being truly seen and understood is at the heart of my work. My goal is to help you make sense of painful stories, patterns, and the different parts of yourself — parts that hold what couldn't be felt or processed at the time. I believe the relationship between us can become a place to notice old patterns as they show up, and to practice something different. I am particularly grateful to work with teens and adults from marginalized backgrounds, especially those who are LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent, as well as those struggling with substance use and recovery.
Welcome! I'm Molly (they/them), and I'm glad to be a step in your journey moving forward. I bring a warm and grounded presence to the counseling space, making room for moments of grief and rage as well as moments of laughter and celebration, and everything that comes in between. I believe that well-being and satisfaction with life come when we feel deeply and safely connected to ourselves, our people, and the world around us, in all the shapes and colors it comes in. Whatever path our work leads us toward, I'm excited and ready to be there alongside you, bringing curiosity and compassion to every step we take together.
Welcome! I'm Molly (they/them), and I'm glad to be a step in your journey moving forward. I bring a warm and grounded presence to the counseling space, making room for moments of grief and rage as well as moments of laughter and celebration, and everything that comes in between. I believe that well-being and satisfaction with life come when we feel deeply and safely connected to ourselves, our people, and the world around us, in all the shapes and colors it comes in. Whatever path our work leads us toward, I'm excited and ready to be there alongside you, bringing curiosity and compassion to every step we take together.
Lisa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
Integrative Functional Mental Health: More Than Just Holding It Together. You're the one everyone else depends on. You function under continuous pressure, show up, solve problems, and keep moving...until the strategies that once worked begin costing you sleep, relationships, health, and peace of mind. You may be navigating trauma, burnout, grief, anxiety, chronic pain, identity shifts, or major life transitions, while doing everything you can to ensure no one sees you waver. Together we build practical skills, increase recovery capacity, and create sustainable change so life isn't organized around just surviving the next hard thing.
Integrative Functional Mental Health: More Than Just Holding It Together. You're the one everyone else depends on. You function under continuous pressure, show up, solve problems, and keep moving...until the strategies that once worked begin costing you sleep, relationships, health, and peace of mind. You may be navigating trauma, burnout, grief, anxiety, chronic pain, identity shifts, or major life transitions, while doing everything you can to ensure no one sees you waver. Together we build practical skills, increase recovery capacity, and create sustainable change so life isn't organized around just surviving the next hard thing.
Higher Sights - Therapy, Medication, EMDR
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Accepting New Clients! Schedule a free consultation instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Accepting New Clients! Schedule a free consultation instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
I offer individual and relational therapy for all people, all relationships, and all genders. I also offer supervision for MFT and LPC candidates who are pre-licensed. It can be difficult to make that initial step and reach out. I believe you are more capable, intelligent, determined, and stronger than you may know. Sometimes we need an open, safe, effective, and accepting environment to access and fully explore all that we are capable of.
I offer individual and relational therapy for all people, all relationships, and all genders. I also offer supervision for MFT and LPC candidates who are pre-licensed. It can be difficult to make that initial step and reach out. I believe you are more capable, intelligent, determined, and stronger than you may know. Sometimes we need an open, safe, effective, and accepting environment to access and fully explore all that we are capable of.
Whether you call it counseling, therapy, or something else; this space is for you! My counseling philosophy is grounded in a holistic, person-centered framework that affirms each client’s lived experience. I believe that healing and transformation stems from empowerment, connection, and the integration of understanding oneself holistically. My role is to be as supportive as I can with clients by offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore all aspects of oneself.
Whether you call it counseling, therapy, or something else; this space is for you! My counseling philosophy is grounded in a holistic, person-centered framework that affirms each client’s lived experience. I believe that healing and transformation stems from empowerment, connection, and the integration of understanding oneself holistically. My role is to be as supportive as I can with clients by offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore all aspects of oneself.
If you are struggling with patterns in your life that no longer serve you, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or longing to connect with your strengths I am here to support you. Contained within your unique experience of the world is the wisdom you need to thrive. Often, what helps is learning to trust yourself again. I am eager to meet you in the midst of whatever is arising in your life and bring kindness to the process of moving through it.
If you are struggling with patterns in your life that no longer serve you, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or longing to connect with your strengths I am here to support you. Contained within your unique experience of the world is the wisdom you need to thrive. Often, what helps is learning to trust yourself again. I am eager to meet you in the midst of whatever is arising in your life and bring kindness to the process of moving through it.
Hi, my name is Jaime! I'm currently accepting new clients in the evenings! My passion in counseling is working with people who identify within the LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronic health communities. Outside of these communities I also enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD to name just a few. I also love working with queer couples. If you are looking to discover more about yourself, figure out how to live your most authentic life, or learn ways to overcome your past and embrace your future, I would love the chance to connect and support you! Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Hi, my name is Jaime! I'm currently accepting new clients in the evenings! My passion in counseling is working with people who identify within the LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronic health communities. Outside of these communities I also enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD to name just a few. I also love working with queer couples. If you are looking to discover more about yourself, figure out how to live your most authentic life, or learn ways to overcome your past and embrace your future, I would love the chance to connect and support you! Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
You’re at a crossroads, feeling stuck in a body that’s perpetually "on guard." Whether you’re a Veteran weary from the armor of service, a Queer adult navigating the nuances of identity discovery, or a seeker tired of the cycle of anxiety, depression and addiction, you have reached a point where the pain of staying the same is greater than the fear of changing. Maybe you’ve talked about your trauma for years, but your nervous system is still in survival mode. You aren't just looking for a listener; you are ready for a metamorphosis and a life built on your own wants, not just your needs.
You’re at a crossroads, feeling stuck in a body that’s perpetually "on guard." Whether you’re a Veteran weary from the armor of service, a Queer adult navigating the nuances of identity discovery, or a seeker tired of the cycle of anxiety, depression and addiction, you have reached a point where the pain of staying the same is greater than the fear of changing. Maybe you’ve talked about your trauma for years, but your nervous system is still in survival mode. You aren't just looking for a listener; you are ready for a metamorphosis and a life built on your own wants, not just your needs.
I provide clinical assessments for folks who suspect they're Autistic and/or ADHD but were never formally diagnosed, often because they masked well, were misdiagnosed, or were told they seemed "too high-functioning" to ever be considered.
Because I also specialize in OCD, PTSD, and anxiety, I'm skilled at parsing out what's really going on to help give you a clear understanding.
I guide you through a collaborative, affirming assessment: interview, standardized testing, and a feedback session. You leave with a clear understanding of, and ways to advocate for, yourself.
I provide clinical assessments for folks who suspect they're Autistic and/or ADHD but were never formally diagnosed, often because they masked well, were misdiagnosed, or were told they seemed "too high-functioning" to ever be considered.
Because I also specialize in OCD, PTSD, and anxiety, I'm skilled at parsing out what's really going on to help give you a clear understanding.
I guide you through a collaborative, affirming assessment: interview, standardized testing, and a feedback session. You leave with a clear understanding of, and ways to advocate for, yourself.
I specialize in helping people navigate ongoing stressors related to transgender identity, chronic illness and pain, and ADHD/ASD.
What if we as people (and all of our parts) are intrinsically good? With this notion that we could “become friends” with the pain in our hearts and minds and access this intrinsic goodness, I aim to empower my clients to embrace their tenderness and to discover the beauty and brilliance of their authentic selves. While this view and intention are always underlying my therapeutic work, I am committed to being direct and offering you challenges to the habits and beliefs that prevent you from healing.
I specialize in helping people navigate ongoing stressors related to transgender identity, chronic illness and pain, and ADHD/ASD.
What if we as people (and all of our parts) are intrinsically good? With this notion that we could “become friends” with the pain in our hearts and minds and access this intrinsic goodness, I aim to empower my clients to embrace their tenderness and to discover the beauty and brilliance of their authentic selves. While this view and intention are always underlying my therapeutic work, I am committed to being direct and offering you challenges to the habits and beliefs that prevent you from healing.
I work with teenagers and adults who are navigating life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, low confidence, trauma, and experiences related to LGBTQIA+ identities or gender dysphoria.
Using CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and trauma-informed approaches, I provide a safe, affirming space to build resilience, cope, and achieve goals.
I work with teenagers and adults who are navigating life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, low confidence, trauma, and experiences related to LGBTQIA+ identities or gender dysphoria.
Using CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and trauma-informed approaches, I provide a safe, affirming space to build resilience, cope, and achieve goals.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and trans/queer relationships and families, and provide gender-affirming care letters for youth and adults.
Are you finding yourself in the same stuck patterns that come in the way of happiness? Are you hoping to bring more of your authentic self to your relationships? Transitions, loss, and major life changes—such as divorce, separation, death, empty nest, or retirement—can feel overwhelming. However, in a brave therapeutic space, these challenges can be explored and understood to make room for healing and growth. I’d be honored to help you navigate this path, sort things through, meet your unique goals, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and trans/queer relationships and families, and provide gender-affirming care letters for youth and adults.
Are you finding yourself in the same stuck patterns that come in the way of happiness? Are you hoping to bring more of your authentic self to your relationships? Transitions, loss, and major life changes—such as divorce, separation, death, empty nest, or retirement—can feel overwhelming. However, in a brave therapeutic space, these challenges can be explored and understood to make room for healing and growth. I’d be honored to help you navigate this path, sort things through, meet your unique goals, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced things in your life that make you feel alone, as if others can’t possibly understand? Have you been overwhelmed by your trauma to the point it has severely impacted your mental health – specifically depression and anxiety? Your choices and behaviors are all deep-rooted in issues of the past? Do you just need a better way to cope? If you struggle with any of the above questions, I may be a perfect match for you.
Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced things in your life that make you feel alone, as if others can’t possibly understand? Have you been overwhelmed by your trauma to the point it has severely impacted your mental health – specifically depression and anxiety? Your choices and behaviors are all deep-rooted in issues of the past? Do you just need a better way to cope? If you struggle with any of the above questions, I may be a perfect match for you.
As a proudly queer, neurodivergent mental health practitioner, I've had the privilege of working with individuals navigating late-diagnosis ADHD, autism, and trauma. I have learned from my years of experience how to tailor our work together to best meet your unique needs and goals.
Outside of my professional life, I value authenticity and continuous learning. These passions guide my practice and help me connect with clients whereever they are at. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard, and I really strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where your experiences and feelings are validated.
As a proudly queer, neurodivergent mental health practitioner, I've had the privilege of working with individuals navigating late-diagnosis ADHD, autism, and trauma. I have learned from my years of experience how to tailor our work together to best meet your unique needs and goals.
Outside of my professional life, I value authenticity and continuous learning. These passions guide my practice and help me connect with clients whereever they are at. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard, and I really strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where your experiences and feelings are validated.
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- Woodland Park
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.