Transgender Therapists in Connecticut
Brayden Malley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a fierce advocate for transgender rights and access to healthcare for all.
I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and am committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent, care to my clients. I strive to create a space where you feel you can find and explore your authentic self. I am particularly interested in working with young adults, folks going through life transitions, and clients struggling with anxiety and mood dysregulation,
I am a fierce advocate for transgender rights and access to healthcare for all.
I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and am committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent, care to my clients. I strive to create a space where you feel you can find and explore your authentic self. I am particularly interested in working with young adults, folks going through life transitions, and clients struggling with anxiety and mood dysregulation,
Kinsie Dunham
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have also developed expertise in providing neurodivergent-affirming care (e.g., autistic/ADHD) and trauma-informed care. I have extensive training and experience treating substance misuse, PTSD and complex PTSD, depression/mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I love working with families, couples, polycules, and people in polyamorous relationships. I also work with individuals with BPD when appropriate for out-patient care.
I specialize in working with transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have also developed expertise in providing neurodivergent-affirming care (e.g., autistic/ADHD) and trauma-informed care. I have extensive training and experience treating substance misuse, PTSD and complex PTSD, depression/mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I love working with families, couples, polycules, and people in polyamorous relationships. I also work with individuals with BPD when appropriate for out-patient care.
My name is A (pronouns they/he). I'm a master's-level mental health counselor. I’m a proud non-binary, transgender, queer, and neurodivergent person. I’m passionate about serving my LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, providing affirming mental healthcare. My goal is to provide my clients space to explore and express their true selves. I’m not afraid to lean into difficult topics that our society shies away from or shames. I’m committed to being a transgender-, queer-, sex-, poly-, and fat-positive counselor. It's important to me that I provide an inclusive therapeutic space, challenge my biases, and welcome accountability.
My name is A (pronouns they/he). I'm a master's-level mental health counselor. I’m a proud non-binary, transgender, queer, and neurodivergent person. I’m passionate about serving my LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, providing affirming mental healthcare. My goal is to provide my clients space to explore and express their true selves. I’m not afraid to lean into difficult topics that our society shies away from or shames. I’m committed to being a transgender-, queer-, sex-, poly-, and fat-positive counselor. It's important to me that I provide an inclusive therapeutic space, challenge my biases, and welcome accountability.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, political anxiety, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, political anxiety, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
As a nonbinary treater, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community, especially transgender youth and their families, in building identities, strengthening relationships, and navigating gender affirming care.
Being a queer person in this day and age is really tough. It is scary navigating our current society on a day to day basis. It can be hard to know who is trustworthy and safe. This can be even more difficult for those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I want you to know you are not alone.
As a nonbinary treater, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community, especially transgender youth and their families, in building identities, strengthening relationships, and navigating gender affirming care.
Being a queer person in this day and age is really tough. It is scary navigating our current society on a day to day basis. It can be hard to know who is trustworthy and safe. This can be even more difficult for those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I want you to know you are not alone.
Rebecca Degnan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killingworth, CT 06419
As the parent of a transgender son, I have a passion for helping LGBTQ+ youth and adults manage the many emotions, celebrations and struggles that are part of their life journey.
At Prism, I work solely with LGBTQ+ youth and adults and their loved ones. I work with people at various places in their lives, including: transgender or non-binary teens who are struggling with dysphoria and potentially other co-occurring mental illness; parents/guardians of LGBTQ+ youth who may need support or education to understand their child's identity and process through their feelings; young adults exploring their LGBTQ+ identity and deciding whether to come out to family, coworkers or friends; LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling with self injury or suicidal thoughts; and more!
As the parent of a transgender son, I have a passion for helping LGBTQ+ youth and adults manage the many emotions, celebrations and struggles that are part of their life journey.
At Prism, I work solely with LGBTQ+ youth and adults and their loved ones. I work with people at various places in their lives, including: transgender or non-binary teens who are struggling with dysphoria and potentially other co-occurring mental illness; parents/guardians of LGBTQ+ youth who may need support or education to understand their child's identity and process through their feelings; young adults exploring their LGBTQ+ identity and deciding whether to come out to family, coworkers or friends; LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling with self injury or suicidal thoughts; and more!
Assured Peaceful Solutions Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
DaJavon specializes in the assessment and treatment of Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Learning issues, Race issues, Lesbain Gay Bisexual issues, Transgender/ Gender Dysphoria, Couple/Marital Issues, and Family Conflict.
DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon is client focused and believes in working collaboratively with clients.
DaJavon specializes in the assessment and treatment of Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Learning issues, Race issues, Lesbain Gay Bisexual issues, Transgender/ Gender Dysphoria, Couple/Marital Issues, and Family Conflict.
DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon is client focused and believes in working collaboratively with clients.
I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and young adults. My goal of my therapy sessions, is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and cultivate personal change. I use a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and young adults. My goal of my therapy sessions, is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and cultivate personal change. I use a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy.
My approach is informed by my experiences as a queer, fat, neurodivergent, and disabled transgender woman.
Hi there. I am currently accepting new clients in CT & NY. I am a psychotherapist offering LGBTQ+ affirming care to adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. I also offer psychedelic therapy (KAP specifically). My clinical approach is highly relational, and is designed to keep you grounded in your personal sovereignty as we collaborate toward your goals. I help people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, gender and sexuality, eroticism, interpersonal dysfunction, intrusive thoughts, body image, spirituality and religious trauma, life changes and transitions, and shame and blame from the past.
My approach is informed by my experiences as a queer, fat, neurodivergent, and disabled transgender woman.
Hi there. I am currently accepting new clients in CT & NY. I am a psychotherapist offering LGBTQ+ affirming care to adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. I also offer psychedelic therapy (KAP specifically). My clinical approach is highly relational, and is designed to keep you grounded in your personal sovereignty as we collaborate toward your goals. I help people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, gender and sexuality, eroticism, interpersonal dysfunction, intrusive thoughts, body image, spirituality and religious trauma, life changes and transitions, and shame and blame from the past.
Jennifer Kunert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and foster meaningful change. With a belief that everyone has the capacity to grow and develop coping strategies, I emphasize acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration in every counseling session. Over the years, I have cultivated a wealth of experience specializing in a range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and foster meaningful change. With a belief that everyone has the capacity to grow and develop coping strategies, I emphasize acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration in every counseling session. Over the years, I have cultivated a wealth of experience specializing in a range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
T.R.U.E. Self Counseling Heather Plourde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042
Why struggle with relationships? Come for a therapy tune-up to strengthen your connection and navigate challenges before they arise. I’m currently accepting couples, and new clients seeking support for Depression, Transgender Issues, and Stage of Life transitions. Whether you’re experiencing changes in your marriage, navigating family dynamics, or exploring your gender identity, I’m here to provide support, empowerment, and psychoeducation. Together, we’ll develop the skills you need to handle life’s stressors and discover the resilience within you.
Why struggle with relationships? Come for a therapy tune-up to strengthen your connection and navigate challenges before they arise. I’m currently accepting couples, and new clients seeking support for Depression, Transgender Issues, and Stage of Life transitions. Whether you’re experiencing changes in your marriage, navigating family dynamics, or exploring your gender identity, I’m here to provide support, empowerment, and psychoeducation. Together, we’ll develop the skills you need to handle life’s stressors and discover the resilience within you.
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The trans community struggles with the highest rates of suicidality among the general population. It has been well established that trans people disproportionately experience mental health issues related to emotional and/or physical suicidality. This is because simply by being born trans, one experiences an inherent sense of not belonging in society, which results in barriers to necessary health care. Trans people often spend their lives longing to be seen and heard, searching for emotional stability that is difficult to find in a world that has told them who they are is wrong. This rhetoric is found in language such as the “born in
I am a queer transgender woman (formerly practicing as Jacob/Jake Williams).
I began practicing as an in-home clinician working with people after discharge from long-term psychiatric hospitalization. It was during that period that I received intensive training to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The intense dialectical process has been helpful for many of my clients to achieve stability and work towards resolving traumatic experiences. Part of regulating our behavior is teaching our body and brain to better regulate so I also specialize in Neurofeedback/biofeedback modalities to support behavioral interventions. Please see my practice website for details on Neurofeedback treatment: CTneurotherapycom
I am a queer transgender woman (formerly practicing as Jacob/Jake Williams).
I began practicing as an in-home clinician working with people after discharge from long-term psychiatric hospitalization. It was during that period that I received intensive training to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The intense dialectical process has been helpful for many of my clients to achieve stability and work towards resolving traumatic experiences. Part of regulating our behavior is teaching our body and brain to better regulate so I also specialize in Neurofeedback/biofeedback modalities to support behavioral interventions. Please see my practice website for details on Neurofeedback treatment: CTneurotherapycom
I am trained as an LGBTQIA+ individual and family therapist with specialization in gender dysphoria, PTSD and mood presentations.
Engaging in the therapeutic process can be an incredibly rewarding act of self care. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed with life’s challenges or be struggling to understand our reactions and emotions. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of life’s daily challenges, and not take the time to step back and try to ease the worry. By allowing yourself the time, you can begin to renew a sense of empowerment while also reducing feelings of distress.
I am trained as an LGBTQIA+ individual and family therapist with specialization in gender dysphoria, PTSD and mood presentations.
Engaging in the therapeutic process can be an incredibly rewarding act of self care. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed with life’s challenges or be struggling to understand our reactions and emotions. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of life’s daily challenges, and not take the time to step back and try to ease the worry. By allowing yourself the time, you can begin to renew a sense of empowerment while also reducing feelings of distress.
My name is Tara Fornuto and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. My passion lies in helping people overcome trauma, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ+ issues. I take a nonjudgmental person-centered approach and give my clients the ability to set the tone and pace of our sessions. I incorporate humor, creativity, and evidence based practices into our sessions.
My name is Tara Fornuto and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. My passion lies in helping people overcome trauma, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ+ issues. I take a nonjudgmental person-centered approach and give my clients the ability to set the tone and pace of our sessions. I incorporate humor, creativity, and evidence based practices into our sessions.
Do you struggle with feelings of depression or anxiety? Do you and your partner have conflict, struggle with communication, or lack emotional connection/intimacy together? Are there challenges with your adolescent? I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I bring experience working with parenting challenges, family conflict, and couples issues such as communication and sexuality. I treat anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I also bring experience with challenges connected to sexual orientation, a family member coming out, same-sex relationships, and transgender individuals.
Do you struggle with feelings of depression or anxiety? Do you and your partner have conflict, struggle with communication, or lack emotional connection/intimacy together? Are there challenges with your adolescent? I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I bring experience working with parenting challenges, family conflict, and couples issues such as communication and sexuality. I treat anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I also bring experience with challenges connected to sexual orientation, a family member coming out, same-sex relationships, and transgender individuals.
Vincent Samuolis, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
I specialize in addiction and recovery, transgender and non-binary youth and adults, and hard of hearing persons including cochlear implants.
Are you ready to to take the first step on your journey toward self improvement and achieving your personal goals? Twenty-four years as a school social worker has given me comprehensive experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families challenged by as difficult behavior, emotional disturbance, ADHD, and ineffective parenting. Two years experience as a clinician for a psychiatric hospital provided me intensive knowledge and compassion for adults with mental illness and dually diagnoses. Five years experience as a substance abuse counselor for a state agency provided a thorough understanding of addiction and recovery.
I specialize in addiction and recovery, transgender and non-binary youth and adults, and hard of hearing persons including cochlear implants.
Are you ready to to take the first step on your journey toward self improvement and achieving your personal goals? Twenty-four years as a school social worker has given me comprehensive experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families challenged by as difficult behavior, emotional disturbance, ADHD, and ineffective parenting. Two years experience as a clinician for a psychiatric hospital provided me intensive knowledge and compassion for adults with mental illness and dually diagnoses. Five years experience as a substance abuse counselor for a state agency provided a thorough understanding of addiction and recovery.
Heather Karen Mazarakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newtown, CT 06470
My name is Heather K. Mazarakos LCSW. I have been in practice for 24yr. I have a Bachelors in Social Work from Southern CT State University in New Haven CT. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in Substance Abuse and Bereavement from Fordham University in New York State. I am licensed in CT. I have extensive experience in areas of Addictions, Legal Issues related to drug and alcohol offenses, Sexual Abuse and Trauma. In addition, I have worked with geriatric disorders, mood disorders, sexual identity, transgender, infertility, Grief and Loss, Hospice and suicidal and Fetish Life.
My name is Heather K. Mazarakos LCSW. I have been in practice for 24yr. I have a Bachelors in Social Work from Southern CT State University in New Haven CT. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in Substance Abuse and Bereavement from Fordham University in New York State. I am licensed in CT. I have extensive experience in areas of Addictions, Legal Issues related to drug and alcohol offenses, Sexual Abuse and Trauma. In addition, I have worked with geriatric disorders, mood disorders, sexual identity, transgender, infertility, Grief and Loss, Hospice and suicidal and Fetish Life.
Heather L. Kunkel- Davis Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I do offer expertise in couples work, early childhood emotional development & LGBTQ specific issues, Specializing in Transgender work.
My clients range from college to older adulthood, for couples or individual therapy. My clients are seeking to unpack something that they are carrying that may be weighing them down. I like to be the passenger on your journey, and follow your lead while offering possible different perspectives, and offering creative solutions. I believe firmly in attachment theory and believe our earliest connections in life have a major impact on how we experience life and relationships in the present. I believe in the ability to gain insight and strength to make positive changes in your life.
I do offer expertise in couples work, early childhood emotional development & LGBTQ specific issues, Specializing in Transgender work.
My clients range from college to older adulthood, for couples or individual therapy. My clients are seeking to unpack something that they are carrying that may be weighing them down. I like to be the passenger on your journey, and follow your lead while offering possible different perspectives, and offering creative solutions. I believe firmly in attachment theory and believe our earliest connections in life have a major impact on how we experience life and relationships in the present. I believe in the ability to gain insight and strength to make positive changes in your life.
Special interests include relationship and identity issues; adolescent and women's issues; anxiety and PTSD; blended families; and lesbian/gay/bisexual/ transgender concerns.
Twenty-five years into it, I still love being a counselor and psychotherapist. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in the personal struggle and transformation of each client, couple, and family I see. I regard therapy more as an art than a science, though I certainly utilize current research in my practice. Most often my clients present problems in living rather than "mental illness" per se and they appreciate my attention to their strengths, resources, and spiritual concerns.
Special interests include relationship and identity issues; adolescent and women's issues; anxiety and PTSD; blended families; and lesbian/gay/bisexual/ transgender concerns.
Twenty-five years into it, I still love being a counselor and psychotherapist. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in the personal struggle and transformation of each client, couple, and family I see. I regard therapy more as an art than a science, though I certainly utilize current research in my practice. Most often my clients present problems in living rather than "mental illness" per se and they appreciate my attention to their strengths, resources, and spiritual concerns.
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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.