Transgender Therapists in New Gloucester, ME
Rhonda Lee Benner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Gloucester, ME 04260 (Online Only)
I am comfortable treating clients from ages 8 to 88. I primarily treat clients with eating issues, body image issues, anxiety issues, self-esteem and depression issues, and identity issues.
I am comfortable treating clients from ages 8 to 88. I primarily treat clients with eating issues, body image issues, anxiety issues, self-esteem and depression issues, and identity issues.
Ritu J Esbjorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
New Gloucester, ME 04260
I bring empathy, kindness, and a wealth of life experience into any conversation you and I might have about the difficulties you're facing. My extensive clinical training and professional experience is part of the well of care I offer; I can help you with coming to terms with anxiety, grief, depression, and shame, as well as supporting you through challenges in relationships, major life transitions, loss and illness. Any issue to do with adoption is completely familiar to me from my years as an active social worker.
I bring empathy, kindness, and a wealth of life experience into any conversation you and I might have about the difficulties you're facing. My extensive clinical training and professional experience is part of the well of care I offer; I can help you with coming to terms with anxiety, grief, depression, and shame, as well as supporting you through challenges in relationships, major life transitions, loss and illness. Any issue to do with adoption is completely familiar to me from my years as an active social worker.
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Tammy Dupuis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, ME 04210
No man/woman is an island. We all go through difficult times in our lives and nobody should go through those times alone. It would be my privilege to walk along side you, and work in collaboration with you, through those difficult times. I am an experienced therapist who works with people ages 18 to 65+ providing individual and family therapy. In my practice I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to tackle whatever obstacles life has put in front of you - Anxiety, Obessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma, Gender Dysphoria, domestic violence, and grief and loss issues.
No man/woman is an island. We all go through difficult times in our lives and nobody should go through those times alone. It would be my privilege to walk along side you, and work in collaboration with you, through those difficult times. I am an experienced therapist who works with people ages 18 to 65+ providing individual and family therapy. In my practice I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to tackle whatever obstacles life has put in front of you - Anxiety, Obessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma, Gender Dysphoria, domestic violence, and grief and loss issues.
Jen L. Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, ME 04210
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in meeting people where they are at and helping facilitate growth with them. I believe that people need to feel heard and valued in order to see their own solutions and be empowered to make changes for themselves. I believe in humanity and valuing people, no matter their race, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender-identity, socio-economic status, or anything else you deem important to you. I believe in understanding and communication between people and always strive to facilitate this.
I believe in meeting people where they are at and helping facilitate growth with them. I believe that people need to feel heard and valued in order to see their own solutions and be empowered to make changes for themselves. I believe in humanity and valuing people, no matter their race, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender-identity, socio-economic status, or anything else you deem important to you. I believe in understanding and communication between people and always strive to facilitate this.
Jessica Whitten
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Yarmouth, ME 04097
Currently offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy only. Please visit www.WhittenWellnessMaine.com for research, cost and steps, or contact me for a free consultation. I welcome clients of all stages, phases, genders, sexual identities and orientations, races, religions, and national origins. I will meet you exactly where you are, in this moment. My personal approach to therapy is blending traditional and unconventional practices, encouraging personal growth, and healing in a compassionate, nonjudgemental setting.
Currently offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy only. Please visit www.WhittenWellnessMaine.com for research, cost and steps, or contact me for a free consultation. I welcome clients of all stages, phases, genders, sexual identities and orientations, races, religions, and national origins. I will meet you exactly where you are, in this moment. My personal approach to therapy is blending traditional and unconventional practices, encouraging personal growth, and healing in a compassionate, nonjudgemental setting.
Nichelle Gardner
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Raymond, ME 04071
I believe truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. Each person is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, no matter what their age. I work collaboratively and creatively to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspective. During our work together, it is my goal to create a private and safe place in which to explore, heal, and grow.
I believe truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. Each person is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, no matter what their age. I work collaboratively and creatively to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspective. During our work together, it is my goal to create a private and safe place in which to explore, heal, and grow.
Madelyn Sauget
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gray, ME 04039
When we experience trauma we are often flooded with overwhelming emotions, body sensations, and memories. I work with clients to cultivate awareness around identifying the patterns our bodies and minds engage in based on our past experiences. Once we can identify the patterns we can encourage change. Through a trauma-informed lens and with the assistance of my equine co-therapist, we can guide you to reconnect with your body and begin to understand how trauma impacts your nervous system. Together we can begin to understand how trauma shows up for you and work to reprocess trauma and sit with challenging emotions
When we experience trauma we are often flooded with overwhelming emotions, body sensations, and memories. I work with clients to cultivate awareness around identifying the patterns our bodies and minds engage in based on our past experiences. Once we can identify the patterns we can encourage change. Through a trauma-informed lens and with the assistance of my equine co-therapist, we can guide you to reconnect with your body and begin to understand how trauma impacts your nervous system. Together we can begin to understand how trauma shows up for you and work to reprocess trauma and sit with challenging emotions
Kim Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, ME 04210 (Online Only)
I currently have openings for EMDR. EMDR is a trauma treatment that helps desensitize disturbing memories. I typically work with women who may have tried talk therapy or other treatments and want to try something different.
I currently have openings for EMDR. EMDR is a trauma treatment that helps desensitize disturbing memories. I typically work with women who may have tried talk therapy or other treatments and want to try something different.
Lorien Whitten MA, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Yarmouth, ME 04097 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life brings us a constant stream of transitions. It is often helpful to have support navigating these changes with grace. I would like to be a part of your journey and facilitate movement through these times with perspective, insight and self-awareness. I use a variety of modalities in my practice, applying them thoughtfully depending on your individual needs. I am client-centered at heart and believe that we all have the answers we need within us. My role is to help you uncover your inner wisdom.
Life brings us a constant stream of transitions. It is often helpful to have support navigating these changes with grace. I would like to be a part of your journey and facilitate movement through these times with perspective, insight and self-awareness. I use a variety of modalities in my practice, applying them thoughtfully depending on your individual needs. I am client-centered at heart and believe that we all have the answers we need within us. My role is to help you uncover your inner wisdom.
Online Therapists
Diane Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
York, ME 03909 (Online Only)
My speciality is in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) and I'm a gender specialist, working with transgender individuals and their families.
I have 34+ years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. Currently I'm seeing clients via telehealth only. I offer effective tools for managing anxiety and depression; I have extensive experience helping individuals with codependency, trauma, and self esteem issues. I provide compassionate and empowering assistance to those in pain. With children, I have much experience treating ADHD, social anxiety. I currently work with parents only. My group focuses on Women's Codependency recovery issues. I offer gender affirming care and work with the LGBTQ+ community.
My speciality is in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) and I'm a gender specialist, working with transgender individuals and their families.
I have 34+ years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. Currently I'm seeing clients via telehealth only. I offer effective tools for managing anxiety and depression; I have extensive experience helping individuals with codependency, trauma, and self esteem issues. I provide compassionate and empowering assistance to those in pain. With children, I have much experience treating ADHD, social anxiety. I currently work with parents only. My group focuses on Women's Codependency recovery issues. I offer gender affirming care and work with the LGBTQ+ community.
Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LICSW, CCTP-2, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Saco, ME 04072 (Online Only)
I support adults experiencing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other day to day life struggles. Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community (including letters for gender affirming surgery).
I support adults experiencing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other day to day life struggles. Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community (including letters for gender affirming surgery).
James Mcelligott
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
In addition, he has experience and training in providing hormone therapy evaluations and gender-affirming surgery evaluations for transgender clients.
Dr. McElligot's approach integrates a variety of modalities to meet the needs of each client and develop individualized plans that will match the unique goals each person brings into the therapy room. He has backgrounds in cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, and mindfulness based approaches and strategies. He also provides trauma-focused treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Written Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. McElligott provides individual, couples, group, and family therapy.
In addition, he has experience and training in providing hormone therapy evaluations and gender-affirming surgery evaluations for transgender clients.
Dr. McElligot's approach integrates a variety of modalities to meet the needs of each client and develop individualized plans that will match the unique goals each person brings into the therapy room. He has backgrounds in cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, and mindfulness based approaches and strategies. He also provides trauma-focused treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Written Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. McElligott provides individual, couples, group, and family therapy.
Ellen Landrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklin, ME 04616 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on perinatal and maternal mental health. I specialize in treating perinatal mood disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression and anxiety. I also have experience supporting clients with infertility, the IVF process and grief/miscarriage. I also see a small number of transgender clients and have supported clients through transition, including surgery and hormone therapy.
My practice focuses on perinatal and maternal mental health. I specialize in treating perinatal mood disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression and anxiety. I also have experience supporting clients with infertility, the IVF process and grief/miscarriage. I also see a small number of transgender clients and have supported clients through transition, including surgery and hormone therapy.
Lizz Simon-Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for $35 therapy starting May 6, 2024! Yes - just $35! Hey there, I’m so grateful you’re here! I’m Lizz – single mom to a sassy pre-teen, clinical social work graduate student, avid swearer, book lover and newbie/intern therapist. I’m currently accepting new clients at Beauty In Her Struggle, LLC – a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice for women, transgender and non-binary individuals. If you’ve been considering trying out therapy, or looking for someone with relatable life experiences, I’d love to connect.
Accepting new clients for $35 therapy starting May 6, 2024! Yes - just $35! Hey there, I’m so grateful you’re here! I’m Lizz – single mom to a sassy pre-teen, clinical social work graduate student, avid swearer, book lover and newbie/intern therapist. I’m currently accepting new clients at Beauty In Her Struggle, LLC – a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice for women, transgender and non-binary individuals. If you’ve been considering trying out therapy, or looking for someone with relatable life experiences, I’d love to connect.
Catherine E Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, ME 04330 (Online Only)
My experience includes substance use, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, domestic violence, PTSD, body & gender dysphoria, complex trauma, mood disorders & concerns related to aging.
Life is hard, but it can be a little less hard when we prioritize ourselves and take care of our mental health. I would love the opportunity to support you in your journey. My practice is anchored in social justice, with the acknowledgement that societal conditions influence our experiences & feelings. Using a humanistic approach, I tailor the work to your goals & personality, but have been successful integrating CBT, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Radical Acceptance, & mindfulness modalities. You are the expert in your own life; I am here to provide empathy & support as we untangle the issues that matter to you.
My experience includes substance use, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, domestic violence, PTSD, body & gender dysphoria, complex trauma, mood disorders & concerns related to aging.
Life is hard, but it can be a little less hard when we prioritize ourselves and take care of our mental health. I would love the opportunity to support you in your journey. My practice is anchored in social justice, with the acknowledgement that societal conditions influence our experiences & feelings. Using a humanistic approach, I tailor the work to your goals & personality, but have been successful integrating CBT, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Radical Acceptance, & mindfulness modalities. You are the expert in your own life; I am here to provide empathy & support as we untangle the issues that matter to you.
Josh Kingsbury
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04103
One of my specialties is working with clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.
One of my specialties is working with clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.
Jenn Vigue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New Orleans, LA. I am licensed and able to see Maine residents for therapy virtually as well. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive space for personal and relational growth.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New Orleans, LA. I am licensed and able to see Maine residents for therapy virtually as well. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive space for personal and relational growth.
Holly Khiel
Counselor, LCPC-c
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you’re here to get unstuck. You’re dismayed by the way your problems feel repetitive and difficult to break away from. You spin your wheels in frustration, or are stifled under the weight of a nagging depression. Even in some of your closest relationships, you feel disconnection. You might attempt to numb the pain with substances, TV binges, or endless scrolling, and your attempts to change seem to fade away or just not work. The result is that you often feel hopeless.
Perhaps you’re here to get unstuck. You’re dismayed by the way your problems feel repetitive and difficult to break away from. You spin your wheels in frustration, or are stifled under the weight of a nagging depression. Even in some of your closest relationships, you feel disconnection. You might attempt to numb the pain with substances, TV binges, or endless scrolling, and your attempts to change seem to fade away or just not work. The result is that you often feel hopeless.
Matthew Fein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MATM, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Welcome! My practice is oriented towards serving persons who need support for coping with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, and substance/alcohol use. My approach is concerned with creating a safe space in which you may share your current experience and history, and explore solutions, build skills, and engage in healing modalities. My clinical interests include working with adults, couples, and especially persons in the LGBTQIA+ community. I utilize a trauma responsive, strengths based, solution focused approach. I offer frameworks of compassionate self-understanding, and help people find meaning and purpose in living.
Welcome! My practice is oriented towards serving persons who need support for coping with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, and substance/alcohol use. My approach is concerned with creating a safe space in which you may share your current experience and history, and explore solutions, build skills, and engage in healing modalities. My clinical interests include working with adults, couples, and especially persons in the LGBTQIA+ community. I utilize a trauma responsive, strengths based, solution focused approach. I offer frameworks of compassionate self-understanding, and help people find meaning and purpose in living.
Aiden Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing a transition in your life and are not sure where to turn? I specialize in supporting queer and neurodivergent individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. My client's often encounter difficulties with gender identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting, and trauma. If you're feeling consumed by racing thoughts, trying to understand your identity, navigating life transitions, or have difficulty managing your child's behaviors, I'm here to help. Let's connect to begin your journey towards healing, finding purpose, and meaning in your life.
Are you experiencing a transition in your life and are not sure where to turn? I specialize in supporting queer and neurodivergent individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. My client's often encounter difficulties with gender identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting, and trauma. If you're feeling consumed by racing thoughts, trying to understand your identity, navigating life transitions, or have difficulty managing your child's behaviors, I'm here to help. Let's connect to begin your journey towards healing, finding purpose, and meaning in your life.
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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.