Transgender Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
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Tristan Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCM
Verified
Verified
As a
transgender
therapist, one of my passions is working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ population. I enjoy collaborating with individuals who are exploring their gender and/or sexual identities and hope to offer guidance and compassion as they let go of any residual societal expectations. I have undergone the entire process of hormones, top surgery, and bottom surgeries and I am open with my clients about my experiences as we work to decrease their
gender dysphoria
and move toward the eventual goal of gender euphoria.
Not accepting new clients

Sophie Pellegrini
MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about supporting clients as they uncover and connect with their most authentic, grounded selves. I specialize in working with queer women and
transgender
and non-binary folks, with a focus on sexuality, gender, intimacy, relationships, and identity. Through a balance of warmth, compassion, and supportive challenge, I encourage clients to offer more tender care to the parts of themselves that may be suffering. I aim to create an empowering, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic space that invites reflection, creativity, and curiosity.

LGBTQ+ Counseling St. Louis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Transgender
brothers and sisters, I'll support you in every facet of your emergence.
While I provide individual and relationship counseling for all people, my special interest is to support marginalized populations. My primary expertise is providing counseling and supportive services for the LGBTQAA+ constituency. As human beings, we all struggle with feelings of not being good enough, important enough, lovable or able to love. These feelings embed themselves very early in life producing defense mechanisms, although no longer needed, continue to operate below the surface, wreaking havoc on life, relationships and success. The battle is often a daily one; sometimes minute by minute. Don't suffer alone.

Melissa V Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with lesbian, gay, queer, non-binary, and
transgender
populations.
We all need help sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, life changes, issues around gender and/or sexual orientation, or relationships with unhealthy dynamics? I help people to work through things that may be getting in the way of what they want for their life. My hope for everyone is that they find more peace, strength, and joy in life. If you happen to be looking for early morning appointment times, I recently shifted my schedule and have multiple early times open.

Chris Scarberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Main specialty areas: Chronic Illnesses including HIV/AIDS and cancer,
Gender Dysphoria
, general sexual/sexual orientation concerns, depression, grief, substance abuse, anxiety/trauma, sleep hygiene.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor 20 years of experience working both as a therapist and doing community-based crisis intervention. I enjoy helping clients to maximize their potential by focusing upon their strengths and past successes. I believe that therapy is a cooperative endeavor that should assist the client in discovering his/her/their own abilities and coping strategies. I relish the opportunity to support clients through trying situations and to help them to process grief. I have spoken at conferences on HIV/AIDS, work with LGBTQIA clients, and other topics. I served on the HIV service funding Planning Council.

Dr. Lori Becker
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
A major part of my therapy practice is dedicated to working with people who identify as
transgender
, gender diverse, or gender questioning.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment. I am committed to providing ethical care in a safe and trusting environment. I work with clients to help them build the skills they need to improve their lives and relationships, so they can live a rewarding life that is balanced, fulfilling, and consistent with their values. My focus in therapy is to help clients examine what may be contributing to their current distress and help them to find meaning, purpose, and growth.
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Justin Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Need help, support, or just feeling stuck? Let's talk. Clients often report they have found me to be warm and genuine, while also being committed to offering effective, research supported treatments. While my experience has spanned across a diversity of people, various settings, and presenting issues I have a specialty and passion for working with the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender
, queer) population. My work and relationship with each client is unique and guided by their needs. I view therapy as a collaboration used to facilitate growth, change, and create a more fulfilling life.
Not accepting new clients

Kientzle Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA NCC , LPC RYT, CCTP, EMDR-I
Verified
Verified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: WPATH (World Professional Association for
Transgender
Health): GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality Behavior Health; Yoga Alliance Member- 200HR RYT; NALGAP (National Association of LGBT Addition Professionals; AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) Behavioral & Developmental Medicine.
Ms. Kientzle (she/they), MA NCC LPC CCTP, RYT, EDMR-I, has been practicing as a licensed professional counselor for over 12 years in the St. Louis Metro area. Her areas of focus are trauma, pediatrics, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Ms. Kientzle is especially passionate about assisting
transgender
clients navigate gender-affirming therapies and helping people achieve their full potential. Modalities: Art Therapy, yoga therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused approaches are utilized both in-person and via telehealth.

L. Charlie Janski-Ogunfidodo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW319
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and
transgender
/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color. I take private pay/in person through findingnormalstl.com

Katie L Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a diverse background in the evidence-based treatment of persons with trauma, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ challenges and
gender dysphoria
. For clients with PTSD and other trauma, common goals include symptom reduction, coping, exploration and healing. With eating disorders, my practice is most appropriate for clients who have attended a higher level of care (e.g. Intensive Outpatient, Residential, PHP) and are looking to confront issues underlying the eating disorder. Clients seeking gender affirming care will find support with expression, transition, relationships and more.

Mason Alexander Kinghorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with depression, mood swings, anxiety, feelings of shame or guilt, or the way your life has been impacted by trauma? Have you all but given up on finding happiness or meaning in your relationships, your work, or in life in general? If any of this resonates with you, I may have the type of professional expertise that would be helpful to you. I work with adults (18+) providing teletherapy (sessions by video). Common issues or topics my clients come to me with include: depression, bipolar disorder, mood swings, angry outbursts, anxiety disorders, trauma,
gender dysphoria
, and low self-esteem.
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Amanda Emerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in many areas including complex trauma, abuse, grief counseling, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship complexities, certified
transgender
care provider, autism spectrum specialist, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sex therapy, trauma yoga, internal family systems, LGBTQ+ complexities, relationships, and coping with life transitions.
Healing requires honest care without judgment. In order to provide individualized treatment and support, I will work cooperatively with you to clarify your treatment goals and draw from a variety of methodologies to create a plan that fits your needs. My style is warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, with a realistic and effective approach to treatment. To me, an individual should be treated as a whole, including the mind, the body, and the (soul/self)- whatever that is to them.

Sarah Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am trained in several modalities, with specific competency training in working with queer and
transgender
individuals, neurodivergence, and those with complex or developmental PTSD.
I spend most of my time working with youth and young adults, specifically those identifying as LGBTQ+. I also work with children and families in crisis or recovering from trauma. I am passionate about working with families wanting to heal from trauma or learn to support their children.

Lindy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Some of my areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, social phobia, loneliness trauma, self-esteem,
transgender
, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, conflict avoidant and maladaptive perfectionism.
My goal is to help you raise your conscious awareness by living more radically open and learning to have a healthier relationship with your own thoughts. We will work together teaching you how to be more curious about your thoughts instead of struggling against them, at the same time allowing yourself to learn something from them. I like to utilize, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Openness DBT, and Cognitive Behavorial therapy. Finding your edge will be an important part of therapy.

Lenna Catrett
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
In one of his most famous poems, Walt Whitman says, “I contain multitudes.” And I think we all do–we contain many selves that have been born out of our life experiences, from joyful moments to painful ones. Some parts of our selves we really love and cherish; others, we may fear or distrust. By spending time with our parts, approaching them with curiosity and compassion, we can learn to accept, love, and learn from all of our parts, who, together, make us who we are. In this process, we also learn how to advocate for ourselves, how to heal from trauma, and how to love others.

Riott Kochman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The systems we live within (capitalism, racism, sexism, fatphobia, etc.) and our early attachment experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others, our bodies, our values, and our authentic selves. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore with you and acknowledge the ways these systems have impacted and neglected you. Together, we'll develop resources, skills, and insights to make your life and relationships more manageable and meaningful.
Not accepting new clients

Hanz Dismer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CSE
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals on a variety of different issues directly impacting their lives: pregnancy, abortion, sexuality, gender identity, relationships, and the intersection of these experiences with religion/spirituality. The things we most need to talk about are often the things that make us uncomfortable, challenge our worldview, or are deemed “socially unacceptable”. Exploring these issues and our feelings in a safe environment expands our horizons and helps us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Learning allows us to grow and develop as human beings. Personal growth can help us heal.
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River Chew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, REAT-IT
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is River! I'm a therapist, and I’m passionate about working with people who have been impacted by trauma and painful life experiences. I believe that our bodies and minds have innate wisdom and flexibility. When we are exposed to hardships we adapt to keep ourselves safe from danger. This may look like shutting down our emotions to cope, looking for warning signs everywhere we go, or being hesitant to trust those closest to us. These responses can become second nature, and we sometimes keep using them even after the danger is gone. In cases like these the behaviors that once protected us can start to cause pain instead.

Nicole Graham
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Showing up as your authentic self in the world can be scary. Will I be accepted? Why am I the way that I am? What are these feelings I’m experiencing, and can I trust them? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore and process all of these questions and more.

Deidra O'Loughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
From the very beginning, with sensitivity and compassion, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can express thoughts, feelings, dreams, and desires that you may feel unable to share elsewhere. I believe that constructive change occurs when we work collaboratively to develop insight into your current struggles; only then can we find ways to help you move forward. I have experience and interest in working with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, trauma histories, creative people, and those who wish to explore various aspects of their identities, including people who are LGBTQ+.
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