Transgender Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
My practice focuses on inclusive and affirming mental health care for LGBTQ, ADHD, and autistic adults. I work from a queer, feminist, anti-racist, kink-positive, size-neutral, polyamory-friendly, and pro-pet perspective. I often work with my clients in the intersections of anxiety, depression, trauma, family history, and grief. My clients tend to be neurodivergent, chronically ill, and incredibly awesome.
My practice focuses on inclusive and affirming mental health care for LGBTQ, ADHD, and autistic adults. I work from a queer, feminist, anti-racist, kink-positive, size-neutral, polyamory-friendly, and pro-pet perspective. I often work with my clients in the intersections of anxiety, depression, trauma, family history, and grief. My clients tend to be neurodivergent, chronically ill, and incredibly awesome.
In therapy, I value collaboration, humor, and compassion. I believe in a holistic approach where we consider you not as a diagnosis or set of symptoms, but as a whole, complex, capable human being. You are the expert in your own life– in our work I will strive to provide support, reflection, and camaraderie as you seek out a life that fulfills you. I am systemic therapist and I work with individuals, families, couples and relationships of all kinds. I see queer, trans, neurodivergent, and chronically ill/disabled folks.
In therapy, I value collaboration, humor, and compassion. I believe in a holistic approach where we consider you not as a diagnosis or set of symptoms, but as a whole, complex, capable human being. You are the expert in your own life– in our work I will strive to provide support, reflection, and camaraderie as you seek out a life that fulfills you. I am systemic therapist and I work with individuals, families, couples and relationships of all kinds. I see queer, trans, neurodivergent, and chronically ill/disabled folks.
As a queer, nonbinary transgender person I am passionate about intersectional social justice and working towards a world in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
I use a strengths-based, person-centered, risk-reduction, and trauma-informed lens in the work that I do. I believe you are the expert on your own life experiences. I believe that the ways in which we have survived have been beautiful unique adaptations to traumatic events, but they may not be the ways in which we want to continue to live.
As a queer, nonbinary transgender person I am passionate about intersectional social justice and working towards a world in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
I use a strengths-based, person-centered, risk-reduction, and trauma-informed lens in the work that I do. I believe you are the expert on your own life experiences. I believe that the ways in which we have survived have been beautiful unique adaptations to traumatic events, but they may not be the ways in which we want to continue to live.
Issues addressed may include: trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, gender identity, climate distress, relationship concerns, sexuality, identity development, chronic illness, and life transitions.
With today’s stressors, we all need relief more than ever. I bring an authentic presence, relatable style, and a unique set of options to support you in unlocking your full potential. Let’s work together to expand your capacity to cope with trauma, reduce stress, manage depression and anxiety, increase comfort with gender and other identities, and improve the quality of your relationships. Office-based, outdoor, and video therapy options are available.
Issues addressed may include: trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, gender identity, climate distress, relationship concerns, sexuality, identity development, chronic illness, and life transitions.
With today’s stressors, we all need relief more than ever. I bring an authentic presence, relatable style, and a unique set of options to support you in unlocking your full potential. Let’s work together to expand your capacity to cope with trauma, reduce stress, manage depression and anxiety, increase comfort with gender and other identities, and improve the quality of your relationships. Office-based, outdoor, and video therapy options are available.
With curiosity and deep respect, I join you on your journey. We all hold multiple identities that shape our experiences, and in therapy we work together to create a space where all of you is honored and celebrated. Growth happens when we feel safe, seen, and respected. I welcome clients ages 12+ and enjoy supporting people through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and identity exploration. Empathy, justice, trust, and integrity are driving forces in my life and work. It is an incredible privilege to be trusted with your story. Reach out when you're ready!
With curiosity and deep respect, I join you on your journey. We all hold multiple identities that shape our experiences, and in therapy we work together to create a space where all of you is honored and celebrated. Growth happens when we feel safe, seen, and respected. I welcome clients ages 12+ and enjoy supporting people through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and identity exploration. Empathy, justice, trust, and integrity are driving forces in my life and work. It is an incredible privilege to be trusted with your story. Reach out when you're ready!
Nic Parsons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Waitlist for new clients
I also use an informed consent model to provide letters of medical necessity for clients seeking gender-affirming care.
Hi there, I’m Nic (they/them)! I’m a therapist who is passionate about forming authentic connections with clients and using the therapeutic relationship to foster healing and growth. I work with both adolescents (12+) and adults using an approach grounded in safety, consent, and liberation. As a queer, genderqueer therapist, I am deeply committed to creating a safe and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ folks. I especially enjoy supporting clients with gender and sexuality exploration, identity development, and life transitions.
I also use an informed consent model to provide letters of medical necessity for clients seeking gender-affirming care.
Hi there, I’m Nic (they/them)! I’m a therapist who is passionate about forming authentic connections with clients and using the therapeutic relationship to foster healing and growth. I work with both adolescents (12+) and adults using an approach grounded in safety, consent, and liberation. As a queer, genderqueer therapist, I am deeply committed to creating a safe and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ folks. I especially enjoy supporting clients with gender and sexuality exploration, identity development, and life transitions.
I am deeply passionate about working with adults, older teens, relational groups and families around OCD, body image and disordered eating, identity exploration, attachment wounds, and complex trauma, as well as a variety of other concerns. I operate from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens that heavily incorporates existential and narrative therapy to help you honor your story and make choices that help you feel most at home in your body and your life.
I am deeply passionate about working with adults, older teens, relational groups and families around OCD, body image and disordered eating, identity exploration, attachment wounds, and complex trauma, as well as a variety of other concerns. I operate from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens that heavily incorporates existential and narrative therapy to help you honor your story and make choices that help you feel most at home in your body and your life.
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 12-30 & EMDR for ages 16+. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, body image, disordered eating, dissociation, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 12-30 & EMDR for ages 16+. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, body image, disordered eating, dissociation, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
The best indicator of healing in therapy is the quality of the working relationship. I live by these words by offering a safe space for clients to unmask and encourage their needs to be known. Often people are sharing their most vulnerable moments in the four walls of my office and I see it as my duty to honor their experiences with curiosity and gentleness. As a therapist I’m not shy about letting patients know I have personal experience with mental health, addiction, and queer/ trans identity. Clients will likely notice the humor, creativity, and honesty I bring to sessions.
The best indicator of healing in therapy is the quality of the working relationship. I live by these words by offering a safe space for clients to unmask and encourage their needs to be known. Often people are sharing their most vulnerable moments in the four walls of my office and I see it as my duty to honor their experiences with curiosity and gentleness. As a therapist I’m not shy about letting patients know I have personal experience with mental health, addiction, and queer/ trans identity. Clients will likely notice the humor, creativity, and honesty I bring to sessions.
Liberate your body to feel alive and joyful again to enjoy what you love. Healing is about learning to feel more and take tangible steps towards values you hold dear. Eiko helps people heal through the ecology of embodiment through somatic experiencing (SE) coaching, meaningful activity, and connecting with your agency. Eiko identifies as mixed, of Asian and European descent, gender non-conforming, and queer. Healing is political and healing is brave.
I specialize in working with mixed race, BIPOC, white allies, queer, trans, questioning, neurodiverse folks and people who are navigating non-monogamy in their relationships.
Liberate your body to feel alive and joyful again to enjoy what you love. Healing is about learning to feel more and take tangible steps towards values you hold dear. Eiko helps people heal through the ecology of embodiment through somatic experiencing (SE) coaching, meaningful activity, and connecting with your agency. Eiko identifies as mixed, of Asian and European descent, gender non-conforming, and queer. Healing is political and healing is brave.
I specialize in working with mixed race, BIPOC, white allies, queer, trans, questioning, neurodiverse folks and people who are navigating non-monogamy in their relationships.
Are you struggling with your relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural identity, guilt, shame, anxiety, panic symptoms, trauma, unresolved abuse, self-hate, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, grief and loss, chronic pain, or autoimmune disorders?
As an openly polyamorous-queer-gender expansive person, I’ve spent most of my life experiencing microaggressions & unlearning the cisnormative & hetronormative messages that constantly tell us we are defective, broken, or unwanted. They are wrong! We are fabulous, vibrant & deserving, of all the gifts the world has to offer. I became a therapist to share what I’ve learned, bring healing, & advocate for queer/trans youth, young adults & their families while working for social justice & full inclusion into society. Our work will be in a safe, affirming space so we can collaborate to create & implement a road map to your recovery.
Are you struggling with your relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural identity, guilt, shame, anxiety, panic symptoms, trauma, unresolved abuse, self-hate, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, grief and loss, chronic pain, or autoimmune disorders?
As an openly polyamorous-queer-gender expansive person, I’ve spent most of my life experiencing microaggressions & unlearning the cisnormative & hetronormative messages that constantly tell us we are defective, broken, or unwanted. They are wrong! We are fabulous, vibrant & deserving, of all the gifts the world has to offer. I became a therapist to share what I’ve learned, bring healing, & advocate for queer/trans youth, young adults & their families while working for social justice & full inclusion into society. Our work will be in a safe, affirming space so we can collaborate to create & implement a road map to your recovery.
Alyssa Perau
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMFT
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent associate marriage and family therapist. My specialty is with families and teens/adolescents. I am currently taking family clients between teens/parents, single adults, and middle schoolers-young adults. I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent associate marriage and family therapist. My specialty is with families and teens/adolescents. I am currently taking family clients between teens/parents, single adults, and middle schoolers-young adults. I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma. I work with clients in safely connecting with the present moment, as well as reconnecting with parts of themself with support and compassion.
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma. I work with clients in safely connecting with the present moment, as well as reconnecting with parts of themself with support and compassion.
I enjoy working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions, as well as those navigating changes in their lives and selves. I’m particularly interested in the ways that new questions challenge old answers about who we are, what we want, and where we belong. These questions often express themselves through relational dynamics, and I work with both individuals and couples struggling with relationship conflict and disconnection.
I enjoy working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions, as well as those navigating changes in their lives and selves. I’m particularly interested in the ways that new questions challenge old answers about who we are, what we want, and where we belong. These questions often express themselves through relational dynamics, and I work with both individuals and couples struggling with relationship conflict and disconnection.
As a transgender man, I understand how hard it is to find a provider who can see the whole picture of who you are, your identities, and your experiences.
I am passionate about providing care to individual adults who are LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled, neurodivergent, fat, kinky, and/or non-monogamous. I work through a liberational lens, which means we explore not only your personal experiences, but also how larger systems may have shaped your experiences.
As a transgender man, I understand how hard it is to find a provider who can see the whole picture of who you are, your identities, and your experiences.
I am passionate about providing care to individual adults who are LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled, neurodivergent, fat, kinky, and/or non-monogamous. I work through a liberational lens, which means we explore not only your personal experiences, but also how larger systems may have shaped your experiences.
The world is too hard to not have our people supporting us, and I know how hard it can be when you get out of sync with your loved ones. That’s why I bring a relational component to the work I do with individuals, and an individual component to the work I do with relationships—we all deserve help in understanding each other.
The world is too hard to not have our people supporting us, and I know how hard it can be when you get out of sync with your loved ones. That’s why I bring a relational component to the work I do with individuals, and an individual component to the work I do with relationships—we all deserve help in understanding each other.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences, and I aim to create a safe space where you can explore those experiences, emotions, and trauma without judgement. My deepest wish is that you show up just as you are today, whatever that means to you–you are welcome and celebrated exactly as you are! I have experience working with queer and trans folx who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, and I have particular interest in working with folx who have done the work in therapy before and are ready to dive deeper into identity exploration through a trauma-informed lens.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences, and I aim to create a safe space where you can explore those experiences, emotions, and trauma without judgement. My deepest wish is that you show up just as you are today, whatever that means to you–you are welcome and celebrated exactly as you are! I have experience working with queer and trans folx who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, and I have particular interest in working with folx who have done the work in therapy before and are ready to dive deeper into identity exploration through a trauma-informed lens.
J uses humor, humanity, and fun facts about the brain to support people surviving and healing from complex trauma and systemic oppression. They often work with people at the intersections of: queerness, neurocomplexity, disability and chronic pain/illness, substance use, and strong dissociative abilities. They are a kink, ethical non monogamy, and sex work affirming therapist who practices from an antiracist and body neutral perspective.
J uses humor, humanity, and fun facts about the brain to support people surviving and healing from complex trauma and systemic oppression. They often work with people at the intersections of: queerness, neurocomplexity, disability and chronic pain/illness, substance use, and strong dissociative abilities. They are a kink, ethical non monogamy, and sex work affirming therapist who practices from an antiracist and body neutral perspective.
Eli Z Wright
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LADC-S, CAS
Minneapolis, MN 55407
My primary focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship so that you can feel valued and respected. I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We will use a non-pathologizing, collaborative, curiosity-based approach. I regard therapy as a sacred space. A session is your creative space to develop your preferred story.
My primary focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship so that you can feel valued and respected. I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We will use a non-pathologizing, collaborative, curiosity-based approach. I regard therapy as a sacred space. A session is your creative space to develop your preferred story.
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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.