Transgender Therapists in Zeeland, MI
Dr. Keith Louwerse is a West Michigan native, licensed psychologist and founder of Headwaters Counseling. A Hope College alumnus, he earned his doctorate from George Fox School of Clinical Psychology. He worked closely with Dr. Mark McMinn, Ph.D., ABBP, a pioneer of Integrative Psychotherapy. Dr. Louwerse is expertly trained to work with a broad range of clients from an integrative paradigm and has a keen interest for the encounter between spirituality, faith and wellness. He carefully balances the advantages of scientific methodologies, psychological theory and theological factors in therapy; embracing not only matters of cognition, affect and behavior, but also care for the soul.
Dr. Keith Louwerse is a West Michigan native, licensed psychologist and founder of Headwaters Counseling. A Hope College alumnus, he earned his doctorate from George Fox School of Clinical Psychology. He worked closely with Dr. Mark McMinn, Ph.D., ABBP, a pioneer of Integrative Psychotherapy. Dr. Louwerse is expertly trained to work with a broad range of clients from an integrative paradigm and has a keen interest for the encounter between spirituality, faith and wellness. He carefully balances the advantages of scientific methodologies, psychological theory and theological factors in therapy; embracing not only matters of cognition, affect and behavior, but also care for the soul.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
Entering counseling is a courageous step toward change and I am honored to be a part of your journey. You can expect your counseling space to be a safe environment where you can be who you are, free from judgment. We will spend time getting to know each other and building a positive therapeutic relationship. I recognize that it takes courage and trust to share intimate and vulnerable aspects of your story. You will be met with respect and empathy throughout our time together with the goal of creating positive change in your life.
Entering counseling is a courageous step toward change and I am honored to be a part of your journey. You can expect your counseling space to be a safe environment where you can be who you are, free from judgment. We will spend time getting to know each other and building a positive therapeutic relationship. I recognize that it takes courage and trust to share intimate and vulnerable aspects of your story. You will be met with respect and empathy throughout our time together with the goal of creating positive change in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships, parenting, or past experiences leave you feeling stuck or misunderstood. Whether you’re struggling to navigate relationships or a parent worried about your teen, you don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and work toward healing, balance, and stronger connections. I understand how deeply life’s challenges can affect both individuals and relationships. My trauma-informed, integrative approach is designed to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change — one step at a time. My therapy dog Nova, is there for support.
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships, parenting, or past experiences leave you feeling stuck or misunderstood. Whether you’re struggling to navigate relationships or a parent worried about your teen, you don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and work toward healing, balance, and stronger connections. I understand how deeply life’s challenges can affect both individuals and relationships. My trauma-informed, integrative approach is designed to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change — one step at a time. My therapy dog Nova, is there for support.
Hello there. It can be hard to know where to turn to for help or who to trust, and just as hard to ask for help in the world that we live in. Sometimes life can be uncertain, difficult or scary. You don't have to face life alone. As someone who is a full-time wheelchair user, I have learned the importance of having hope, working towards one’s goals and facing life’s challenges head on. We'll work together to reach your goals in a warm, open, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
Hello there. It can be hard to know where to turn to for help or who to trust, and just as hard to ask for help in the world that we live in. Sometimes life can be uncertain, difficult or scary. You don't have to face life alone. As someone who is a full-time wheelchair user, I have learned the importance of having hope, working towards one’s goals and facing life’s challenges head on. We'll work together to reach your goals in a warm, open, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
Life can be really difficult and sometimes we need someone to hold space and witness the struggle. I am honored to hold space and walk alongside my clients as they learn about themselves and their capacity to grow and change. It is an honor to bear witness to people showing up and doing the hard work of facing what is causing the pain in their life.
Life can be really difficult and sometimes we need someone to hold space and witness the struggle. I am honored to hold space and walk alongside my clients as they learn about themselves and their capacity to grow and change. It is an honor to bear witness to people showing up and doing the hard work of facing what is causing the pain in their life.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy, as well as helping people manage daily life stressors. Identifying your personal needs will be important as I believe a collaborative approach ensures best treatment outcomes. I help people better understand how their thoughts and behavior impact their mood, and encourage my clients to incorporate personal values into their daily lives. Strengthening relationships and building support is a key component to much of my therapeutic work. In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy, as well as helping people manage daily life stressors. Identifying your personal needs will be important as I believe a collaborative approach ensures best treatment outcomes. I help people better understand how their thoughts and behavior impact their mood, and encourage my clients to incorporate personal values into their daily lives. Strengthening relationships and building support is a key component to much of my therapeutic work. In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
Dr. Rebecca Lynn Gomez de Tuinstra
Psychologist, PhD, LP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a way to work through difficult life situations, manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other conditions, or a way to explore new avenues of coping. I believe counseling works best when both the therapist and the client are actively involved in the process. I believe therapy should be catered to the individual and the client should be seen as a whole person rather than broken apart into their symptoms.
Therapy can be a way to work through difficult life situations, manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other conditions, or a way to explore new avenues of coping. I believe counseling works best when both the therapist and the client are actively involved in the process. I believe therapy should be catered to the individual and the client should be seen as a whole person rather than broken apart into their symptoms.
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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.
I feel called to help others through periods of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce, disability, trauma, abuse, and issues related to gender identity and sexuality.
Strategies include mindfulness to focus on the present, gaining awareness of harmful thought patterns, examining what triggers particular behaviors and perspectives, developing new ways of experiencing the world, forming new ideas about who we can be within the world, and learning to use creativity, nature, and purposeful choices to grow one's wellbeing.
I feel called to help others through periods of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce, disability, trauma, abuse, and issues related to gender identity and sexuality.
Strategies include mindfulness to focus on the present, gaining awareness of harmful thought patterns, examining what triggers particular behaviors and perspectives, developing new ways of experiencing the world, forming new ideas about who we can be within the world, and learning to use creativity, nature, and purposeful choices to grow one's wellbeing.
Axel Francisco Hettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Waitlist for new clients
Axel is a queer therapist who strives to create a welcoming, affirming and warm environment for all clients, and specifically works with LGBTQIA+ clients seeking gender-affirming care.
Axel enjoys working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and gender identity exploration. He specifically enjoys working with young adult and adolescent populations, journeying with them through major life transitions using trauma-informed care where needed.
Axel is a queer therapist who strives to create a welcoming, affirming and warm environment for all clients, and specifically works with LGBTQIA+ clients seeking gender-affirming care.
Axel enjoys working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and gender identity exploration. He specifically enjoys working with young adult and adolescent populations, journeying with them through major life transitions using trauma-informed care where needed.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I have a passion for working with clients who are committed to their journey and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I have a passion for working with clients who are committed to their journey and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
My ideal client and those I serve best are people who struggle with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, ADHD, Autism, and OCD.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
My ideal client and those I serve best are people who struggle with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, ADHD, Autism, and OCD.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
As a transgender woman, I specialize in gender-affirming and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help transform and lessen the negative self-perceptions and shame that often arise when one's identity doesn't fit inside of society's norms.
As a therapist, I base the foundation of my practice on the notion that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my privilege to be invited into your world to be an extra pair of eyes to help you navigate it. I see therapy as an inherently collaborative process, where we explore the ways in which various coping strategies have served you throughout your life, reinforce the strategies that are helpful, and work together to develop and practice new coping strategies for the future.
As a transgender woman, I specialize in gender-affirming and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help transform and lessen the negative self-perceptions and shame that often arise when one's identity doesn't fit inside of society's norms.
As a therapist, I base the foundation of my practice on the notion that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my privilege to be invited into your world to be an extra pair of eyes to help you navigate it. I see therapy as an inherently collaborative process, where we explore the ways in which various coping strategies have served you throughout your life, reinforce the strategies that are helpful, and work together to develop and practice new coping strategies for the future.
Is life feeling a little too overhwelming lately?! Are you navigating relationship troubles, ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, or stress? My clients often know there's something not quite right but aren't sure where to start. I especially enjoy working with people who are trying to balance work and managing chronic illnesses, fellow healthcare workers, and teachers. LGBTQ+ clients are enthusiastically welcomed. I really like working with people who are exploring IFS. If you're looking for help, you're welcome here!
Is life feeling a little too overhwelming lately?! Are you navigating relationship troubles, ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, or stress? My clients often know there's something not quite right but aren't sure where to start. I especially enjoy working with people who are trying to balance work and managing chronic illnesses, fellow healthcare workers, and teachers. LGBTQ+ clients are enthusiastically welcomed. I really like working with people who are exploring IFS. If you're looking for help, you're welcome here!
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!
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
As a trans masc, queer, and neurodivergent practitioner I understand first hand how difficult it can be to find the right therapist. My goal is always to create a safe and welcoming space for all. I will collaborate with you to navigate any obstacles or barriers you may be facing in life. My aim is to utilize a person-centered, intersectional, affirming, and trauma-informed approach, and I hope to create a comfortable and safe environment for you to process, heal, and grow into an authentic version of who you are.
As a trans masc, queer, and neurodivergent practitioner I understand first hand how difficult it can be to find the right therapist. My goal is always to create a safe and welcoming space for all. I will collaborate with you to navigate any obstacles or barriers you may be facing in life. My aim is to utilize a person-centered, intersectional, affirming, and trauma-informed approach, and I hope to create a comfortable and safe environment for you to process, heal, and grow into an authentic version of who you are.
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.
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.
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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.