Transgender Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
My ideal clients are teens and adults navigating misophoina, trauma, high abilities of dissociation, OCD, and late-discovered ADHD/autism. Many are queer or neurodivergent, seeking a therapist who meets them with humor, care, and flexibility. Their goals are to feel grounded, authentic, and empowered in daily life.
I work from a systems perspective, recognizing the importance and impact of one’s primary relationships and social systems on one’s wellness. I offer a sex-positive, kink- and ENM-affirming space.
My ideal clients are teens and adults navigating misophoina, trauma, high abilities of dissociation, OCD, and late-discovered ADHD/autism. Many are queer or neurodivergent, seeking a therapist who meets them with humor, care, and flexibility. Their goals are to feel grounded, authentic, and empowered in daily life.
I work from a systems perspective, recognizing the importance and impact of one’s primary relationships and social systems on one’s wellness. I offer a sex-positive, kink- and ENM-affirming space.
Cisco Cole (He/Him, They/Them), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, received his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and PhD Candidate. Cisco offers individual, couples, and group therapy, and enjoys working with teens and adults. He specializes in boys and men’s issues including Anger Management, Destructive Masculinity, and Deconstruction of Religious Trauma. He also works with clients exhibiting Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and various Personality Disorders. He employs several different modalities as a psychotherapist as well as other various styles in helping each client achieve their therapeutic goals.
Cisco Cole (He/Him, They/Them), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, received his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and PhD Candidate. Cisco offers individual, couples, and group therapy, and enjoys working with teens and adults. He specializes in boys and men’s issues including Anger Management, Destructive Masculinity, and Deconstruction of Religious Trauma. He also works with clients exhibiting Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and various Personality Disorders. He employs several different modalities as a psychotherapist as well as other various styles in helping each client achieve their therapeutic goals.
My clients are typically folks who identify as marginalized in some way, especially folks who identify as queer, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. I specialize in supporting folks who are chronically ill. I love working with folks with "scary" or stigmatized diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder. Although I am now proud to live in Minnesota, I am originally from Massachusetts, which comes out in my directness and my humor, both of which are tools I like to use to support clients.
I became a therapist because I love people, and I am motivated by my values of inclusivity and equity to find ways to make therapy accessible
My clients are typically folks who identify as marginalized in some way, especially folks who identify as queer, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. I specialize in supporting folks who are chronically ill. I love working with folks with "scary" or stigmatized diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder. Although I am now proud to live in Minnesota, I am originally from Massachusetts, which comes out in my directness and my humor, both of which are tools I like to use to support clients.
I became a therapist because I love people, and I am motivated by my values of inclusivity and equity to find ways to make therapy accessible
My ideal client is an adult seeking clarity. They may have spent years wondering whether they are autistic, often after a lifetime of feeling different, masking, or working incredibly hard to meet expectations.
I specialize in working with people socialized as female, the trans/queer community, and those who have felt overlooked or misunderstood by our systems. Many are high-achieving professionals who function well externally but experience chronic exhaustion, overwhelm, or a persistent sense of not quite fitting. Others are exploring identity, executive functioning challenges, or sensory differences.
My ideal client is an adult seeking clarity. They may have spent years wondering whether they are autistic, often after a lifetime of feeling different, masking, or working incredibly hard to meet expectations.
I specialize in working with people socialized as female, the trans/queer community, and those who have felt overlooked or misunderstood by our systems. Many are high-achieving professionals who function well externally but experience chronic exhaustion, overwhelm, or a persistent sense of not quite fitting. Others are exploring identity, executive functioning challenges, or sensory differences.
My expertise is in supporting folks of all identities in navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, and other high control group experiences (religious/non-religious) with specialization at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity. I love supporting folks of all genders/orientations in exploring gender, sexuality, and identity. There is always more to learn about ourselves, who we are in the world, what our needs are for ourselves, our relationships, and what brings us joy!
I love working with other therapists, those new to therapy, or who have been in therapy a long time and have not gotten what they need from it.
My expertise is in supporting folks of all identities in navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, and other high control group experiences (religious/non-religious) with specialization at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity. I love supporting folks of all genders/orientations in exploring gender, sexuality, and identity. There is always more to learn about ourselves, who we are in the world, what our needs are for ourselves, our relationships, and what brings us joy!
I love working with other therapists, those new to therapy, or who have been in therapy a long time and have not gotten what they need from it.
Are you constantly losing track of things, struggling to start projects, or feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities? Does it feel like everyone else is having an easier time than you? This can feel so isolating, especially while navigating the transition to independence & exploring who we are in young adulthood. I see therapy as a space where we can work together to combine your wisdom with my support to create sustainable growth & healing. I won’t suggest the same old tools that we know aren’t effective for many neurodivergent folx. Let’s co-create some individualized strategies to help make life feel more manageable for you.
Are you constantly losing track of things, struggling to start projects, or feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities? Does it feel like everyone else is having an easier time than you? This can feel so isolating, especially while navigating the transition to independence & exploring who we are in young adulthood. I see therapy as a space where we can work together to combine your wisdom with my support to create sustainable growth & healing. I won’t suggest the same old tools that we know aren’t effective for many neurodivergent folx. Let’s co-create some individualized strategies to help make life feel more manageable for you.
I have experience working with lesbian, gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, queer, polyamorous, and kinky clients.
Sex from the center means having your choices about sexual behavior come from your deepest and most cherished values. When sexuality is expressed in preferred ways in concert with your values, sex can be one of life's great joys.
I have experience working with lesbian, gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, queer, polyamorous, and kinky clients.
Sex from the center means having your choices about sexual behavior come from your deepest and most cherished values. When sexuality is expressed in preferred ways in concert with your values, sex can be one of life's great joys.
As a transgender and autistic therapist I love to work with clients looking to explore and process gender, sexual orientation, and/or neurodivergence.
My clinical practice is based in positive psychotherapy, strengths-based psychology, existential philosophy, and I have formal training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused-CBT. My goal with clients is to cultivate a relationship between the mind and the body to build self love and acceptance.
As a transgender and autistic therapist I love to work with clients looking to explore and process gender, sexual orientation, and/or neurodivergence.
My clinical practice is based in positive psychotherapy, strengths-based psychology, existential philosophy, and I have formal training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused-CBT. My goal with clients is to cultivate a relationship between the mind and the body to build self love and acceptance.
I view life as story and the process of therapy as understanding and rewriting our stories. We all possess what we need to break patterns that are no longer serving us and sometimes we need a little help along the way. It can be difficult to create our own unique stories in a world that is constantly telling us who we should or shouldn’t be. My goal is to help you discover what is and is not working for you in your current story and support the cultivation of new possibilities alongside you to help you live as your most wild, healed, and authentic self. I take a gentle, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.
I view life as story and the process of therapy as understanding and rewriting our stories. We all possess what we need to break patterns that are no longer serving us and sometimes we need a little help along the way. It can be difficult to create our own unique stories in a world that is constantly telling us who we should or shouldn’t be. My goal is to help you discover what is and is not working for you in your current story and support the cultivation of new possibilities alongside you to help you live as your most wild, healed, and authentic self. I take a gentle, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.
Have you wanted to talk about gender and explore your sexual orientation with someone who understands? As a queer, poly, nonbinary transmasc, Kat found that sharing space with other LGBTQIA+ people helped them better understand and navigate their world. Our identities and feeling connection matter. Therefore, he believes in making representation and community care an active focus in working with youth, adults, families, and couples/polycules. He understands that even in his community, everyone’s experience is unique; his goal is to meet you where you're at, actively listen to your goals, and collaborate together to meet them.
Have you wanted to talk about gender and explore your sexual orientation with someone who understands? As a queer, poly, nonbinary transmasc, Kat found that sharing space with other LGBTQIA+ people helped them better understand and navigate their world. Our identities and feeling connection matter. Therefore, he believes in making representation and community care an active focus in working with youth, adults, families, and couples/polycules. He understands that even in his community, everyone’s experience is unique; his goal is to meet you where you're at, actively listen to your goals, and collaborate together to meet them.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
With extensive experience supporting transgender and gender-expansive individuals, I am honored to work with clients from the LGBTQIA2S+ community and beyond.
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, ACT, Person-Centered Therapy, Anchored Relational Therapy, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and a dash of geek culture references.
With extensive experience supporting transgender and gender-expansive individuals, I am honored to work with clients from the LGBTQIA2S+ community and beyond.
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, ACT, Person-Centered Therapy, Anchored Relational Therapy, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and a dash of geek culture references.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults, especially within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, gender diverse, and other, even intersecting marginalized individuals. Those of you who are ready to explore who they are beneath what they've been given. You may be navigating gender-affirming care, healing from religious trauma or cult experiences, processing family estrangement, or standing at a meaningful crossroads. Together, we will use narrative, reality, and person-centered approaches to gently sift through what does not serve you, and build something that actually reflects who you are.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults, especially within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, gender diverse, and other, even intersecting marginalized individuals. Those of you who are ready to explore who they are beneath what they've been given. You may be navigating gender-affirming care, healing from religious trauma or cult experiences, processing family estrangement, or standing at a meaningful crossroads. Together, we will use narrative, reality, and person-centered approaches to gently sift through what does not serve you, and build something that actually reflects who you are.
In my view, therapy provides a space to navigate our life story with honesty and compassion, with someone who cares. My role is to build safety with you and to support you in seeing yourself the way you need to be seen. Guided by your values and wisdom, we will collaborate on deconstructing what no longer serves you and strengthen what helps you live a full and authentic life. I do my best work with adults (21+) and especially enjoy working with Queer/Trans folks. I get excited to support folks in navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, shame, boundaries, self-esteem, fatphobia, and gender & sexuality exploration.
In my view, therapy provides a space to navigate our life story with honesty and compassion, with someone who cares. My role is to build safety with you and to support you in seeing yourself the way you need to be seen. Guided by your values and wisdom, we will collaborate on deconstructing what no longer serves you and strengthen what helps you live a full and authentic life. I do my best work with adults (21+) and especially enjoy working with Queer/Trans folks. I get excited to support folks in navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, shame, boundaries, self-esteem, fatphobia, and gender & sexuality exploration.
Elliot C Nuckols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I believe the single most important component of therapy is the unique and authentic relationship that is forged between therapist and client. Beyond this, my therapeutic approach is guided primarily by cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialism, and feminist therapy which together encourage empowerment, responsibility, authenticity, and acceptance.
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.
I believe the single most important component of therapy is the unique and authentic relationship that is forged between therapist and client. Beyond this, my therapeutic approach is guided primarily by cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialism, and feminist therapy which together encourage empowerment, responsibility, authenticity, and acceptance.
I have in-depth experiences working with attachment disruptions, trauma, "big behavior," ADHD and ASD, suicidal ideation and self-injury, and queer and transgender identity navigation.
As a systemic therapist, I think of people kind of like nesting dolls: we all go through life as the little one in the middle, whole and independent, yet undeniably embedded in larger contextual structures. My approach is relational in nature, and in therapy I will meet you with compassion, humor, and non-judgment, holding your whole picture in mind as we work together to integrate the realities of your context with the realities of your heart. My background and training have centered around clinical work with children and adolescents in high-acuity settings.
I have in-depth experiences working with attachment disruptions, trauma, "big behavior," ADHD and ASD, suicidal ideation and self-injury, and queer and transgender identity navigation.
As a systemic therapist, I think of people kind of like nesting dolls: we all go through life as the little one in the middle, whole and independent, yet undeniably embedded in larger contextual structures. My approach is relational in nature, and in therapy I will meet you with compassion, humor, and non-judgment, holding your whole picture in mind as we work together to integrate the realities of your context with the realities of your heart. My background and training have centered around clinical work with children and adolescents in high-acuity settings.
I work collaboratively with my clients to establish their goals, their treatment plan, and how we will work together. One of my main priorities is to establish and maintain an environment conducive to your growth. I aim to make sessions productive through our strong relationship and treatment practices supported by research. As someone with marginalized identities, I am particularly interested in working with folks around race, gender identity, sexual orientation, kink, and nonmonogamy. However, I love to meet and work with all.
I work collaboratively with my clients to establish their goals, their treatment plan, and how we will work together. One of my main priorities is to establish and maintain an environment conducive to your growth. I aim to make sessions productive through our strong relationship and treatment practices supported by research. As someone with marginalized identities, I am particularly interested in working with folks around race, gender identity, sexual orientation, kink, and nonmonogamy. However, I love to meet and work with all.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
I have a lot of experience working with the LGBTQ community, specifically the transgender community, as well as experience working in reproductive and sexual healthcare.
I see therapy not as a surgical procedure to fix brokenness, but rather as a process similar to exercise—aimed at enhancing our existing strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I work to cultivate a safe space where individuals can sift through the noise of every day stress and painful memories of the past to discover new pathways forward. I strive to understand clients’ stories within the context of the many different systems surrounding them. I believe that our collective healing and liberation is tied to one another and that therapy can help us to reconnect to ourselves so we can better show up in our community.
I have a lot of experience working with the LGBTQ community, specifically the transgender community, as well as experience working in reproductive and sexual healthcare.
I see therapy not as a surgical procedure to fix brokenness, but rather as a process similar to exercise—aimed at enhancing our existing strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I work to cultivate a safe space where individuals can sift through the noise of every day stress and painful memories of the past to discover new pathways forward. I strive to understand clients’ stories within the context of the many different systems surrounding them. I believe that our collective healing and liberation is tied to one another and that therapy can help us to reconnect to ourselves so we can better show up in our community.
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant Life!
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant 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.