Transgender Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

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Much of my work is centered around gender – from issues surrounding identity exploration, to social/medical transition, to gender dysphoria , to gender-identity-related interpersonal challenges. Some of my favorite work is in helping to bridge the communication gaps between teens and their families after a teen has come out as trans/gender nonconforming! I also have experience with depression, anxiety, substance use, military families, sexuality and sexual health, emetophobia (phobia of vomit), phase-of-life challenges, uncertainty/anxiety about the future, kink/BDSM, and partner conflict/miscommunication.

Every person needs a secure space where they can become their most authentic selves. I strive to approach therapy with radical genuineness, compassion, warmth, and humor. I believe that therapy at its best is a creative, judgment-free space between equals. This creates an environment where you can be yourself and learn to manage thoughts and emotions getting in your way. I like to incorporate techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, attachment theory, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, mindfulness, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and sometimes a dash of geek culture references.

I am a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and gender specialist with advanced training in sex therapy, sexual health, sexual functioning concerns, compulsive sexual behavior, sexual pain, and sexual trauma. I am a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health, and an author on the sexual health chapter on the latest version of the WPATH Standards of Care (SOC) v. 8, As a faculty member at the University of Minnesota's Institute for Sexual and Gender Health, my scholarship is focused on sexual pleasure and relationships within LGBTQ+ communities.

I specialize in trauma focused EMDR and Adaptive Internal Relations (AIR Network), substance use issues, and the care and treatment of the LGBTQIA community including transgender folk. I have developed a practice serving this very vulnerable and under-served population including trans women of color. As a male to female transgender person and a mental health professional I provide culturally specific services to the LGBTQIA community. I am an expert in the care and treatment of people living with or at high risk for HIV.

The decision to enter therapy can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself and journey. I work with adults across the lifespan (18+). Areas of treatment include gender dysphoria , adjusting to a recent change, depression, anxiety, anger management struggles, trauma, PTSD, OCD, or alcohol/substance use struggles. I am not currently accepting new clients at this time.

I would like to help you overcome whatever it is that interferes with your sexual, emotional, or relational health. I will work with you to create a safe and compassionate space where you can see yourself and your problem in a new light. Together we will examine how the problem came into your life, how it affects you, and how you might change your relationship with it. I have experience working with lesbian, gay, straight, bisexual, transgender , queer, polyamorous, and kinky clients individually and with partners.

I provide a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental setting to explore and discover solutions to diverse challenges. A critical element of therapy is the development of a trusting relationship between the client and therapist and can impact the healing process. Healing is a unique and individual process, as such, I believe it is important to learn of the uniqueness of each client and their goals for therapy. I work with diverse populations, including LGBTQ adolescents and adults. I have been an advocate/trainer/educator on the health and well-being of LGBTQ people for over 20 years.

I deeply enjoy working with adolescents (13+), adults, & older adults. I have experience working with topics like: anxiety, depression, attachment issues, gender & sexuality, self-esteem, identity formation, gender dysphoria , body image issues, fatphobia, and climate anxiety. Whatever the topic, I will be there to be a voice of support and a soft place to land. My approach to therapy is based in an evaluation of broader systems. You can expect me to honor your personal experiences as a person, discuss how society influences our lives, and how healing can help the general collective.

I can help you deal with your pain, celebrate your joys, and manage the day to day. I believe that we are partners in the counseling process, and together we can figure out what works best for you. Some special interest areas include working with life transitions and adjustment, exploring values and identity, working with depression and anxiety, working with individuals that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender , and working with men. Please contact me to discuss how I can help you meet your goals.