Transgender Therapists in Byron Center, MI
My ideal client is one that is their authentic self in sessions. I find that when a client is open and honest about who they are and what they struggle with they are also more successful at achieving their goals. I typically see teens and adults who struggle with things like: anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, fear of failure, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I find that most clients want to be heard, understood and validated.
My ideal client is one that is their authentic self in sessions. I find that when a client is open and honest about who they are and what they struggle with they are also more successful at achieving their goals. I typically see teens and adults who struggle with things like: anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, fear of failure, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I find that most clients want to be heard, understood and validated.
I have 14 years of experience in mental health and have worked with a wide range of clients and client concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, gender identity, and grief.
Life can often get overwhelming. Whether you're struggling with depression, working through a traumatic experience, or grieving the loss of a loved one, sometimes you just need a listening ear. Therapy can provide that non-judgmental, supportive space to sit down with all of life's baggage and sort it out, piece by piece. Chances are, you know what to do next and how to keep going, you just need the time and the space to figure it out. When you sit in my therapy chair, you are the expert on you, while I guide you through the process of understanding yourself more deeply and more clearly.
I have 14 years of experience in mental health and have worked with a wide range of clients and client concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, gender identity, and grief.
Life can often get overwhelming. Whether you're struggling with depression, working through a traumatic experience, or grieving the loss of a loved one, sometimes you just need a listening ear. Therapy can provide that non-judgmental, supportive space to sit down with all of life's baggage and sort it out, piece by piece. Chances are, you know what to do next and how to keep going, you just need the time and the space to figure it out. When you sit in my therapy chair, you are the expert on you, while I guide you through the process of understanding yourself more deeply and more clearly.
I am a child and family therapist, offering child and adolescent individual and family therapy. Overall, I find the therapeutic relationship the most important piece of therapy, and use an integrative approach including evidence-based treatment. My goal is to provide a welcoming, open-minded, and supportive therapy environment focused on helping clients make the changes they want in their lives.
I am a child and family therapist, offering child and adolescent individual and family therapy. Overall, I find the therapeutic relationship the most important piece of therapy, and use an integrative approach including evidence-based treatment. My goal is to provide a welcoming, open-minded, and supportive therapy environment focused on helping clients make the changes they want in their lives.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed professional counselor. When someone comes to me for therapy, we first work to address any immediate concerns, and then explore some of the challenges that might be under and around those concerns. I am passionate about working with Neurodiverse individuals, and helping to solve problems, foster growth and facilitate understanding. People are the experts of their own experience. It is my role as therapist to walk with you and offer insight into that experience, allowing you to make connections and find meaning.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed professional counselor. When someone comes to me for therapy, we first work to address any immediate concerns, and then explore some of the challenges that might be under and around those concerns. I am passionate about working with Neurodiverse individuals, and helping to solve problems, foster growth and facilitate understanding. People are the experts of their own experience. It is my role as therapist to walk with you and offer insight into that experience, allowing you to make connections and find meaning.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with women across the lifespan- including perinatal, fertility, loss, chronic illness, relational issues, and generalized issues such as anxiety/depression. I strive to provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. I ensure my client's feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth, helping others to live a happy and healthy life.
I specialize in working with women across the lifespan- including perinatal, fertility, loss, chronic illness, relational issues, and generalized issues such as anxiety/depression. I strive to provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. I ensure my client's feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth, helping others to live a happy and healthy life.
Hi! I’m Kerina, a children’s mental health therapist specializing in working with kids ages 2–16, including neurodivergent children and those with diverse developmental needs. I help children navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, sensory differences, social challenges, self-esteem, and big feelings that can feel overwhelming at home, school, or in relationships. For families interested in more comprehensive support, I collaborate with the speech, feeding, and occupational therapists in my office to help meet each child’s emotional, sensory, communication, and developmental needs.
Hi! I’m Kerina, a children’s mental health therapist specializing in working with kids ages 2–16, including neurodivergent children and those with diverse developmental needs. I help children navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, sensory differences, social challenges, self-esteem, and big feelings that can feel overwhelming at home, school, or in relationships. For families interested in more comprehensive support, I collaborate with the speech, feeding, and occupational therapists in my office to help meet each child’s emotional, sensory, communication, and developmental needs.
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As a transgender person who is also neurodivergent, I understand the value of advocacy, affirmation, and support.
In my approach to counseling, I utilize techniques from multiple theories with an emphasis on mindfulness and trauma informed. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are in the therapeutic process and walking alongside them in collaboration to grow long term.
As a transgender person who is also neurodivergent, I understand the value of advocacy, affirmation, and support.
In my approach to counseling, I utilize techniques from multiple theories with an emphasis on mindfulness and trauma informed. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are in the therapeutic process and walking alongside them in collaboration to grow long term.
Finn’s main passion is working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and making gender-affirming care more accessible.
As an eclectic therapist, Finn utilizes tools and techniques from many therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to suit an individual client's needs. He has found these methods most effective when working with clients through traumatic experiences and PTSD, along with issues around sexuality and gender identity.
Finn’s main passion is working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and making gender-affirming care more accessible.
As an eclectic therapist, Finn utilizes tools and techniques from many therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to suit an individual client's needs. He has found these methods most effective when working with clients through traumatic experiences and PTSD, along with issues around sexuality and gender identity.
Sam is passionate about their work with clients under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, including those who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 16 and older, couples, and families.
Sam is passionate about their work with clients under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, including those who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 16 and older, couples, and families.
Ash Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer, trans therapist, my work is rooted in lived experience, compassion, and authenticity. I offer a laid-back, affirming space where you can explore identity, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your true self. Using approaches like TF-CBT and Person-Centered Therapy, I meet you where you're at—with honesty, warmth, and no pressure. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating anxiety, or seeking support around gender or life transitions, I'm here to walk with you—at your pace, in your way.
As a queer, trans therapist, my work is rooted in lived experience, compassion, and authenticity. I offer a laid-back, affirming space where you can explore identity, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your true self. Using approaches like TF-CBT and Person-Centered Therapy, I meet you where you're at—with honesty, warmth, and no pressure. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating anxiety, or seeking support around gender or life transitions, I'm here to walk with you—at your pace, in your way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to navigate a world that doesn't feel like it was built with you in mind? Maybe you're dealing with chronic suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and burnout, but aren't entirely sure why. If you're looking for answers, I offer Affirming Autism Assessments with personalized life recommendations tailored to your unique brain style; and for those looking for more, I offer short and long term- individual therapy or coaching to help creative problem solve and build systems that uniquely work for you, and hopefully make life feel a little more manageable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to navigate a world that doesn't feel like it was built with you in mind? Maybe you're dealing with chronic suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and burnout, but aren't entirely sure why. If you're looking for answers, I offer Affirming Autism Assessments with personalized life recommendations tailored to your unique brain style; and for those looking for more, I offer short and long term- individual therapy or coaching to help creative problem solve and build systems that uniquely work for you, and hopefully make life feel a little more manageable.
My name is Luca June, LMSW and I’m a Nonbinary Trans individual (they/them) offering queer and gender affirming psychotherapy to clients across the state of Michigan.
I utilize a holistic and active interpersonal approach to therapy. I am a trauma-informed clinician and enjoy engaging in cognitive-behavioral questioning and thinking and focus on your personhood. I'm also experienced in letter writing for gender affirming care.
My name is Luca June, LMSW and I’m a Nonbinary Trans individual (they/them) offering queer and gender affirming psychotherapy to clients across the state of Michigan.
I utilize a holistic and active interpersonal approach to therapy. I am a trauma-informed clinician and enjoy engaging in cognitive-behavioral questioning and thinking and focus on your personhood. I'm also experienced in letter writing for gender affirming care.
Taking the first step toward healing is often the hardest—and I want to start by saying I’m proud of you for being here. Choosing to begin therapy can be difficult, but finding the right therapist shouldn't be. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space—however that looks for you—where you can process, heal, and grow at your own pace.
Taking the first step toward healing is often the hardest—and I want to start by saying I’m proud of you for being here. Choosing to begin therapy can be difficult, but finding the right therapist shouldn't be. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space—however that looks for you—where you can process, heal, and grow at your own pace.
I specialize in treatment of trans* individuals ( transgender, non-binary, agender, fluid, gender queer, etc), and have provided individual, family, couples, and medical referral services.
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
I specialize in treatment of trans* individuals ( transgender, non-binary, agender, fluid, gender queer, etc), and have provided individual, family, couples, and medical referral services.
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
Sometimes life can present us with difficulties, as well as opportunities, that we don't expect or aren't sure how to handle. Many people find ways of healing, growing, and even striving through the counseling process. Once you've decided to seek out psychotherapy, finding the therapist who is the right fit for you can feel overwhelming. The psychologists, professional counselors and social workers at River City Psychological Services (RCPS) strive to create a safe environment where people can grow and heal.
Sometimes life can present us with difficulties, as well as opportunities, that we don't expect or aren't sure how to handle. Many people find ways of healing, growing, and even striving through the counseling process. Once you've decided to seek out psychotherapy, finding the therapist who is the right fit for you can feel overwhelming. The psychologists, professional counselors and social workers at River City Psychological Services (RCPS) strive to create a safe environment where people can grow and heal.
Growing the life you want We have one life that we get to live, and so we only have one chance to find and create meaning for our lives. So often we can be hindered by our fears and from the painful points of resistance that we have encountered along the way. Those points of struggle look different for each person, and many times can stay with us for a long time. But we can grow and recover, and taking the time to slow down and care for ourselves is a liberating experience.
Growing the life you want We have one life that we get to live, and so we only have one chance to find and create meaning for our lives. So often we can be hindered by our fears and from the painful points of resistance that we have encountered along the way. Those points of struggle look different for each person, and many times can stay with us for a long time. But we can grow and recover, and taking the time to slow down and care for ourselves is a liberating experience.
Hello, I am a bilingual and bicultural, Mexican-American therapist who works with Latino and other BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent adults and youth — including high-achievers and those navigating life’s challenges — to address ADHD, anxiety, and identity-related stress within the context of cultural and personal expectations. I understand how challenging it can feel to manage expectations, juggle multiple responsibilities, and navigate cultural, and other intersectional spaces and identity pressures while staying true to yourself.
Hello, I am a bilingual and bicultural, Mexican-American therapist who works with Latino and other BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent adults and youth — including high-achievers and those navigating life’s challenges — to address ADHD, anxiety, and identity-related stress within the context of cultural and personal expectations. I understand how challenging it can feel to manage expectations, juggle multiple responsibilities, and navigate cultural, and other intersectional spaces and identity pressures while staying true to yourself.
Hello! I'm Anangabii (uh-nung-uh-bee), a two-spirit/trans Indigenous therapist who specializes in trauma, identity, and relationship work. I support individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of life transitions, mental health struggles, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative, and I encourage continuous feedback to ensure the work we do is effective and meaningful.
Hello! I'm Anangabii (uh-nung-uh-bee), a two-spirit/trans Indigenous therapist who specializes in trauma, identity, and relationship work. I support individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of life transitions, mental health struggles, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative, and I encourage continuous feedback to ensure the work we do is effective and meaningful.
Life is hard! If you are feeling lost, confused, sad, worried, stuck, or dissatisfied with certain parts of your life, I may be able to help you. As a therapist, my role is to guide you in finding the tools you need to improve your personal life and relationships. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where we can explore hardships, joys, tools, and skills together.
Life is hard! If you are feeling lost, confused, sad, worried, stuck, or dissatisfied with certain parts of your life, I may be able to help you. As a therapist, my role is to guide you in finding the tools you need to improve your personal life and relationships. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where we can explore hardships, joys, tools, and skills together.
Are you looking to heal from trauma, gain coping skills, or improve your overall mental health? I am ready to walk alongside you and help you meet your goals. Therapy is a powerful tool for growth, learning new skills, and self discovery. I am an affirming provider with years of experience supporting people in meeting their goals and increasing their quality of life. I enjoy helping clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues improve their lives. Please reach out with any questions, I can't wait to start our work together!
Are you looking to heal from trauma, gain coping skills, or improve your overall mental health? I am ready to walk alongside you and help you meet your goals. Therapy is a powerful tool for growth, learning new skills, and self discovery. I am an affirming provider with years of experience supporting people in meeting their goals and increasing their quality of life. I enjoy helping clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues improve their lives. Please reach out with any questions, I can't wait to start our work together!
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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.