Transgender Therapists in Tampa, FL
I work with adults who are ready to work through patterns that no longer serve them, especially around family, relationships, and the deeper question of who they are outside of what they were taught to be. Many of my clients grew up in homes where their emotional needs weren't fully met or understood, and they're now sorting through what that means for how they attach, trust, and show up in adult relationships. I work with clients across the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
I work with adults who are ready to work through patterns that no longer serve them, especially around family, relationships, and the deeper question of who they are outside of what they were taught to be. Many of my clients grew up in homes where their emotional needs weren't fully met or understood, and they're now sorting through what that means for how they attach, trust, and show up in adult relationships. I work with clients across the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. With specialized training in evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I draw on diverse therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are and support them in creating sustainable change and personal empowerment. I am committed to fostering resilience and growth by helping clients address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful connections.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. With specialized training in evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I draw on diverse therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are and support them in creating sustainable change and personal empowerment. I am committed to fostering resilience and growth by helping clients address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful connections.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
30 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
Everyone has a story, from where they have come from to where they are wanting to go. Everyone has road bumps in their story; whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, these road bumps slow us down as our life takes a sharp turn we didn't prepare for. We all struggle and at the end of the day we find our footing again. I love the work I do because I get walk along side of you and where your journey is taking you and see the growth and change and recover, whatever that looks like to you. I am hoping to be able to work with you and honor your journey and help as we make meaningful change to help create a life worth living
Everyone has a story, from where they have come from to where they are wanting to go. Everyone has road bumps in their story; whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, these road bumps slow us down as our life takes a sharp turn we didn't prepare for. We all struggle and at the end of the day we find our footing again. I love the work I do because I get walk along side of you and where your journey is taking you and see the growth and change and recover, whatever that looks like to you. I am hoping to be able to work with you and honor your journey and help as we make meaningful change to help create a life worth living
As a clinical social worker, I provide therapy from the standpoint of a mentor, teacher, as well as a guide, in order for clients to have control over their treatment. I use an eclectic mixture of approaches, including strength based, psychoeducational, narrative and cognitive behavioral therapies. Meeting clients where they are is what we do best No medication is prescribed in my office currently as I am not a physician and there is not one on staff, but I do work with many physicians from around the area. I will gladly refer to a physician if medication management is needed or a clinical psychologist for formal testing.
As a clinical social worker, I provide therapy from the standpoint of a mentor, teacher, as well as a guide, in order for clients to have control over their treatment. I use an eclectic mixture of approaches, including strength based, psychoeducational, narrative and cognitive behavioral therapies. Meeting clients where they are is what we do best No medication is prescribed in my office currently as I am not a physician and there is not one on staff, but I do work with many physicians from around the area. I will gladly refer to a physician if medication management is needed or a clinical psychologist for formal testing.
I support individuals navigating their personal journeys, whether that be dealing with gender identity, affectional orientation, addiction, reentry support, depression, etc
My office is a safe zone for all individuals including but not limited to LGBTQ+ community, individuals struggling with addiction, and individuals reentering society after being in prison or jail. I have experience as a counselor working in psychiatric hospitals, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and also within the department fo corrections.
I support individuals navigating their personal journeys, whether that be dealing with gender identity, affectional orientation, addiction, reentry support, depression, etc
My office is a safe zone for all individuals including but not limited to LGBTQ+ community, individuals struggling with addiction, and individuals reentering society after being in prison or jail. I have experience as a counselor working in psychiatric hospitals, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and also within the department fo corrections.
I am passionate about working with individuals navigating sexuality and exploring gender identity.
Narrative therapy is central to my work. I help clients explore the stories they’ve been told by family, society, systems, and themselves to reclaim agency of their identities and futures. I also incorporate mindfulness-based practices and draw from DBT, CBT, REBT, and neurolinguistic techniques to provide practical tools for emotional regulation.
I am passionate about working with individuals navigating sexuality and exploring gender identity.
Narrative therapy is central to my work. I help clients explore the stories they’ve been told by family, society, systems, and themselves to reclaim agency of their identities and futures. I also incorporate mindfulness-based practices and draw from DBT, CBT, REBT, and neurolinguistic techniques to provide practical tools for emotional regulation.
Healing isn't linear. On the journey to feeling more like you, a therapist should be willing to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating life transitions, or the complexities of mental health and neurodivergence, I'm happy to support you. I hope to ease the fear and overwhelm that come with life changes. As an affirming therapist in all parts of life, I want to assist you with harm reduction. I want to help you be who you are, know who you want to be, and help get you to who you want to become. It all starts with creating a safe space to help built tools specific to you.
Healing isn't linear. On the journey to feeling more like you, a therapist should be willing to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating life transitions, or the complexities of mental health and neurodivergence, I'm happy to support you. I hope to ease the fear and overwhelm that come with life changes. As an affirming therapist in all parts of life, I want to assist you with harm reduction. I want to help you be who you are, know who you want to be, and help get you to who you want to become. It all starts with creating a safe space to help built tools specific to you.
I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are, discover who you want to be, and figure out what is getting in the way.
I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are, discover who you want to be, and figure out what is getting in the way.
Life can look “fine” on the outside while inside you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally shut down. Serving the states of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico & Massachusetts, I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, and relationship strain get practical tools to feel more in control. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. Together, we will identify what’s fueling your stress, learn emotional regulation skills, and create real changes that will show up in your daily life.
Life can look “fine” on the outside while inside you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally shut down. Serving the states of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico & Massachusetts, I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, and relationship strain get practical tools to feel more in control. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. Together, we will identify what’s fueling your stress, learn emotional regulation skills, and create real changes that will show up in your daily life.
Have you been struggling to cope with your emotions, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, feeling alone in your struggles and unsure of what to do next? As a neurodivergent person who has also struggled with severe depression and anxiety, I can relate to many individuals in a genuine way and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to help you find your inner resources, build coping skills, and renew a sense of hope and strength. As a gay trans guy I also know what it's like to struggle with finding or expressing your authentic self, and would be honored to be a part of this journey with you.
Have you been struggling to cope with your emotions, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, feeling alone in your struggles and unsure of what to do next? As a neurodivergent person who has also struggled with severe depression and anxiety, I can relate to many individuals in a genuine way and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to help you find your inner resources, build coping skills, and renew a sense of hope and strength. As a gay trans guy I also know what it's like to struggle with finding or expressing your authentic self, and would be honored to be a part of this journey with you.
Ready to build a better relationship with yourself? Strengthen your mind and body connection? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
Ready to build a better relationship with yourself? Strengthen your mind and body connection? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
Slay mama! You found my profile! I value creating a space where we will explore who the villain of your story is, whether it be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or something else. While I enjoy working with everyone, as a queer therapist, I specialize in working with queer/trans teens & adults. I appreciate creating a comfortable & geeky space where you can show up as yourself. Sometimes that looks like discussing your OCs and other times it means watching real housewives and how your partner can be just like Meredith Marks.
Slay mama! You found my profile! I value creating a space where we will explore who the villain of your story is, whether it be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or something else. While I enjoy working with everyone, as a queer therapist, I specialize in working with queer/trans teens & adults. I appreciate creating a comfortable & geeky space where you can show up as yourself. Sometimes that looks like discussing your OCs and other times it means watching real housewives and how your partner can be just like Meredith Marks.
The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world, symbolizes the change in the perspective of self-realization. The kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life. We weave this meaning into the fabric of our mission and in the work we provide to every client enrolled at SHARE. Are you stuck or lost? Are you struggling with anxiety and fear? Are those intrusive thoughts derailing your days? Feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner(s) can leave you feeling unloved, undesirable, and alone. Whatever your struggle, I am here for you.
The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world, symbolizes the change in the perspective of self-realization. The kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life. We weave this meaning into the fabric of our mission and in the work we provide to every client enrolled at SHARE. Are you stuck or lost? Are you struggling with anxiety and fear? Are those intrusive thoughts derailing your days? Feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner(s) can leave you feeling unloved, undesirable, and alone. Whatever your struggle, I am here for you.
I also write letters of support for gender affirming care.
Not everyone has the same experience of the various parts of their identity, but that doesn't mean we don't want to connect. You want to understand yourself and your loved ones, and you want to be understood. No matter who you are, you deserve to be treated with respect and dignity as you work toward your goals. And you deserve to know your therapist is here to support you, comprehensively.
I also write letters of support for gender affirming care.
Not everyone has the same experience of the various parts of their identity, but that doesn't mean we don't want to connect. You want to understand yourself and your loved ones, and you want to be understood. No matter who you are, you deserve to be treated with respect and dignity as you work toward your goals. And you deserve to know your therapist is here to support you, comprehensively.
There is always light at the end of the tunnel; let me help you see it. Take the first step toward healing by choosing YOU first, and releasing what no longer serves you. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or disconnected from yourself. Together, we'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck while cultivating greater clarity, resilience, self-awareness, and personal empowerment.
There is always light at the end of the tunnel; let me help you see it. Take the first step toward healing by choosing YOU first, and releasing what no longer serves you. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or disconnected from yourself. Together, we'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck while cultivating greater clarity, resilience, self-awareness, and personal empowerment.
If you are neurodivergent—or supporting a neurodivergent teen or pre-teen—and feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood, you are not alone. You may be navigating a world that doesn’t always support your brain, sensory needs, or energy levels. I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, including those with ADHD and autism, providing practical, respectful, and individualized support. Whether you’re facing executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, social fatigue, burnout, or life transitions, therapy can offer a space where you feel understood without needing to mask or constantly explain yourself.
If you are neurodivergent—or supporting a neurodivergent teen or pre-teen—and feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood, you are not alone. You may be navigating a world that doesn’t always support your brain, sensory needs, or energy levels. I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, including those with ADHD and autism, providing practical, respectful, and individualized support. Whether you’re facing executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, social fatigue, burnout, or life transitions, therapy can offer a space where you feel understood without needing to mask or constantly explain yourself.
My approach is grounded in social justice, authenticity, and personal growth. I’m passionate about supporting athletes, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to always appear strong. As a former Division II athlete with experience in Division I and III programs, I understand the challenges that can come with sports, including performance pressure, burnout, injury, life transitions, and tying self-worth to achievement. I provide compassionate, affirming support to help you navigate these experiences and create meaningful growth.
My approach is grounded in social justice, authenticity, and personal growth. I’m passionate about supporting athletes, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to always appear strong. As a former Division II athlete with experience in Division I and III programs, I understand the challenges that can come with sports, including performance pressure, burnout, injury, life transitions, and tying self-worth to achievement. I provide compassionate, affirming support to help you navigate these experiences and create meaningful growth.
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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.