Transgender Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I'm Eugenie, a queer Korean licensed clinical social worker working with both kids (3 and up) and adults. I enjoy working with kids who are struggling with anxiety and behavioral issues over separation, divorce, immigration, and/or loss, as well as adult clients who have been carrying generational pain for so long, manifesting in OCD, anxiety, and/or cPTSD. I find a lot of joy in working with LGBTQ+ and immigrant clients and feel that even with shared identities, no two experience is the same. Striving to be nonjudgmental and providing unique, individualized care are important to me as a therapist.
I'm Eugenie, a queer Korean licensed clinical social worker working with both kids (3 and up) and adults. I enjoy working with kids who are struggling with anxiety and behavioral issues over separation, divorce, immigration, and/or loss, as well as adult clients who have been carrying generational pain for so long, manifesting in OCD, anxiety, and/or cPTSD. I find a lot of joy in working with LGBTQ+ and immigrant clients and feel that even with shared identities, no two experience is the same. Striving to be nonjudgmental and providing unique, individualized care are important to me as a therapist.
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas boarder's. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas boarder's. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Hey! I’m Levi. I invite you to take a moment in your search to exhale with me. I appreciate you finding your way to me today. What’s more, I appreciate the world you exist in right now. No matter your stage of life, or which part(s) of your internal and external worlds you want to discuss, I will arrive in gentle kindness to strategize with you toward digestible approaches to life problems. You need not have “one big issue” that brings you to our space. In the words of my favorite band, Yo La Tengo: “Let’s be undecided, let’s take our time; and sooner or later, we will know our mind.”
Hey! I’m Levi. I invite you to take a moment in your search to exhale with me. I appreciate you finding your way to me today. What’s more, I appreciate the world you exist in right now. No matter your stage of life, or which part(s) of your internal and external worlds you want to discuss, I will arrive in gentle kindness to strategize with you toward digestible approaches to life problems. You need not have “one big issue” that brings you to our space. In the words of my favorite band, Yo La Tengo: “Let’s be undecided, let’s take our time; and sooner or later, we will know our mind.”
The systems we live within (capitalism, colonialism, anti-fatness, etc.) and our attachment experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others, our bodies, our values, and our authentic selves. I offer a compassionate space to explore the ways these systems and experiences have impacted you. Together, we'll develop the insight, resources, and skills to make your life and relationships more manageable and meaningful.
The systems we live within (capitalism, colonialism, anti-fatness, etc.) and our attachment experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others, our bodies, our values, and our authentic selves. I offer a compassionate space to explore the ways these systems and experiences have impacted you. Together, we'll develop the insight, resources, and skills to make your life and relationships more manageable and meaningful.
March 2026- Available for new clients!
As a couples and sexuality therapist, I'm here to help you to create more intimacy and connection in your relationships, explore your identities, and recalibrate toward a more authentic and compassionate life. I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in exploring and healing from internalized homophobia and transphobia as they often manifest in anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
March 2026- Available for new clients!
As a couples and sexuality therapist, I'm here to help you to create more intimacy and connection in your relationships, explore your identities, and recalibrate toward a more authentic and compassionate life. I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in exploring and healing from internalized homophobia and transphobia as they often manifest in anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Ilia (Eye-Lee-Uh) Silverman Esrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63109
Noticing and shifting age-old unhelpful emotional and behavioral patterns can be overwhelming to do on your own. I take a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to support you to cultivate meaning, resilience, and change, even when doing so feels impossible. Together, we can strengthen your executive functioning skills, explore gender or sexual identity, process trauma, or practice self-compassion in an often invalidating world. We'll identify effective ways to move through life's most difficult moments - the past can't be changed, but we can shape how it influences our present and future.
Noticing and shifting age-old unhelpful emotional and behavioral patterns can be overwhelming to do on your own. I take a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to support you to cultivate meaning, resilience, and change, even when doing so feels impossible. Together, we can strengthen your executive functioning skills, explore gender or sexual identity, process trauma, or practice self-compassion in an often invalidating world. We'll identify effective ways to move through life's most difficult moments - the past can't be changed, but we can shape how it influences our present and future.
In Psychotherapy, it is the relationship between the patient and the therapist that allows for the patient to search for understanding into the nature of their difficulties. It is within the safety, confidentiality and understanding acceptance that the patient is encouraged to reveal intimate parts of themselves that allow the therapist to identify characteristic problems and patterns of behavior. Seemingly unexplainable behavior, thought patterns and symptoms turn out to have identifiable meanings beyond the awareness of the patient. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is aimed at personality changing goals and symptom relieving efforts. The patient is always in control of the therapeutic process.
In Psychotherapy, it is the relationship between the patient and the therapist that allows for the patient to search for understanding into the nature of their difficulties. It is within the safety, confidentiality and understanding acceptance that the patient is encouraged to reveal intimate parts of themselves that allow the therapist to identify characteristic problems and patterns of behavior. Seemingly unexplainable behavior, thought patterns and symptoms turn out to have identifiable meanings beyond the awareness of the patient. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is aimed at personality changing goals and symptom relieving efforts. The patient is always in control of the therapeutic process.
If you’ve landed here, I imagine you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences. Maybe you feel like you should have it all figured out - but life feels heavy, and you're exhausted trying to carry it alone. I believe healing happens when we feel seen and understood. You deserve support that feels safe, compassionate, and genuinely human.
I often help clients who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, identity questions, grief, or trauma. I integrate somatic practices, parts work, and mindfulness to help create lasting change — not just coping, but deeper healing.
If you’ve landed here, I imagine you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences. Maybe you feel like you should have it all figured out - but life feels heavy, and you're exhausted trying to carry it alone. I believe healing happens when we feel seen and understood. You deserve support that feels safe, compassionate, and genuinely human.
I often help clients who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, identity questions, grief, or trauma. I integrate somatic practices, parts work, and mindfulness to help create lasting change — not just coping, but deeper healing.
I specialize in offering trauma-informed therapy to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults residing in Missouri. As a queer and trans individual myself, my focus is on co-creating a safe and affirming environment for folks to thrive. I hold space for clients to explore and process their experiences of grief, complex trauma, and challenges stemming from the impacts of living in a traumatic and oppressive society. I particularly enjoy working with queer and neurodiverse individuals who are interested in taking a more deliberate approach to their personal growth and who wish to develop a deeper connection with themselves and their bodies.
I specialize in offering trauma-informed therapy to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults residing in Missouri. As a queer and trans individual myself, my focus is on co-creating a safe and affirming environment for folks to thrive. I hold space for clients to explore and process their experiences of grief, complex trauma, and challenges stemming from the impacts of living in a traumatic and oppressive society. I particularly enjoy working with queer and neurodiverse individuals who are interested in taking a more deliberate approach to their personal growth and who wish to develop a deeper connection with themselves and their bodies.
Sex is cool but what if you were able to speak about it freely in an authentically genuine, identity affirming, non-judgmental and empathetic space. Perhaps you're trying to combat your internalized shame and societal beliefs of what sex “should” look like. Maybe you're seeking more self-pleasure and awareness. Are you navigating a new relationship dynamic or trying to combat intrusive thoughts around past sexual trauma? Let's find solutions and make achievable goals together.
Sex is cool but what if you were able to speak about it freely in an authentically genuine, identity affirming, non-judgmental and empathetic space. Perhaps you're trying to combat your internalized shame and societal beliefs of what sex “should” look like. Maybe you're seeking more self-pleasure and awareness. Are you navigating a new relationship dynamic or trying to combat intrusive thoughts around past sexual trauma? Let's find solutions and make achievable goals together.
Feeling disconnected from your sense of self can be painful, isolating, and hard to name. You may be navigating identity confusion, sexual shame, relationship stress, or the lasting impact of trauma. These experiences often arise from systemic oppression, sex-negative messaging, or attachment wounds. I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships (of all styles) who want to reclaim authenticity, deepen connection, and live with more ease and self-trust.
Feeling disconnected from your sense of self can be painful, isolating, and hard to name. You may be navigating identity confusion, sexual shame, relationship stress, or the lasting impact of trauma. These experiences often arise from systemic oppression, sex-negative messaging, or attachment wounds. I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships (of all styles) who want to reclaim authenticity, deepen connection, and live with more ease and self-trust.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 35 years' experience as a therapist and professor. I love working with adults and couples to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal functioning . Regardless of your concerns, whether they be relationship issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or just concerns about your self-worth, I work to tailor psychotherapy that best meets your needs. I value quality relationships including the therapeutic one. Telehealth only.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 35 years' experience as a therapist and professor. I love working with adults and couples to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal functioning . Regardless of your concerns, whether they be relationship issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or just concerns about your self-worth, I work to tailor psychotherapy that best meets your needs. I value quality relationships including the therapeutic one. Telehealth only.
Eliot G. Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Waitlist for new clients
I believe genuine connection is how we all change, grow, and flourish. Yet, we live in a society that often drives us towards separation. I work with you to explore how your social, economic, and cultural context impacts your mental health. Isolation, systematic oppression, and trauma often lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, dysphoria, existential dread, and powerlessness. If you can relate to this experience, we may be a good fit. Clients of marginalized and intersectional identities may find this type of work particularly helpful.
I believe genuine connection is how we all change, grow, and flourish. Yet, we live in a society that often drives us towards separation. I work with you to explore how your social, economic, and cultural context impacts your mental health. Isolation, systematic oppression, and trauma often lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, dysphoria, existential dread, and powerlessness. If you can relate to this experience, we may be a good fit. Clients of marginalized and intersectional identities may find this type of work particularly helpful.
I specialize in supporting clients in self-exploration, identity development, building self-compassion, and embracing neurodivergence. As a queer and neurodivergent person myself, I strive to create an environment where people of all gender identities, attraction patterns, relational orientations, and neurotypes feel affirmed and can develop pride in who they are. My approach is rooted in empathy & non-judgmental acceptance and is built upon the practice of deep listening. Establishing a trusting relationship is my first priority, and I’m passionate about helping people build lives in alignment with their values.
I specialize in supporting clients in self-exploration, identity development, building self-compassion, and embracing neurodivergence. As a queer and neurodivergent person myself, I strive to create an environment where people of all gender identities, attraction patterns, relational orientations, and neurotypes feel affirmed and can develop pride in who they are. My approach is rooted in empathy & non-judgmental acceptance and is built upon the practice of deep listening. Establishing a trusting relationship is my first priority, and I’m passionate about helping people build lives in alignment with their values.
As a transgender therapist, one of my passions is working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ population.
I work within the Systems Theory and believe that human behavior is influenced by a variety of factors in their environment. Each client has a different background with different needs and therefore requires a tailored therapeutic approach. I am also EMDR certified and use that treatment modality to help clients process unresolved traumatic experiences.
As a transgender therapist, one of my passions is working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ population.
I work within the Systems Theory and believe that human behavior is influenced by a variety of factors in their environment. Each client has a different background with different needs and therefore requires a tailored therapeutic approach. I am also EMDR certified and use that treatment modality to help clients process unresolved traumatic experiences.
I’m Dr. Cal Spinks, and together with my dedicated team, we provide compassionate, culturally affirming, trauma-informed care designed for your unique journey. At Quantum, we proudly serve BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, those with disabilities, and helping professionals. Whether you’re facing workplace stress, compassion fatigue, identity challenges, or seeking care that truly reflects who you are—we’re here for you. Through mindfulness, resilience-building, and flexible telehealth options, we make healing accessible and inclusive. Let’s find clarity, strength, and peace—together, one step at a time.
I’m Dr. Cal Spinks, and together with my dedicated team, we provide compassionate, culturally affirming, trauma-informed care designed for your unique journey. At Quantum, we proudly serve BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, those with disabilities, and helping professionals. Whether you’re facing workplace stress, compassion fatigue, identity challenges, or seeking care that truly reflects who you are—we’re here for you. Through mindfulness, resilience-building, and flexible telehealth options, we make healing accessible and inclusive. Let’s find clarity, strength, and peace—together, one step at a time.
My practice supports clients dealing with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), relationship struggles, trauma, gender dysphoria, and grief.
My goal is to create a balance between support and challenge. True growth often requires us to step outside our comfort zones, and I see therapy as a place where clients can safely engage in this process. I take an integrative approach to counseling, combining insights from various theories to find what works best for you.
My practice supports clients dealing with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), relationship struggles, trauma, gender dysphoria, and grief.
My goal is to create a balance between support and challenge. True growth often requires us to step outside our comfort zones, and I see therapy as a place where clients can safely engage in this process. I take an integrative approach to counseling, combining insights from various theories to find what works best for you.
We offer a streamlined intake process with a direct line to the best fit for you. Looking for a male therapist with a specialization in working with health and aging? Kurt is your guy. Are you a teenager or young adult who wants to improve self-esteem and relationships? Sarah M. or Jordan will help you find your voice. Interested in managing executive functioning challenges associated with ADHD? Jessica can help with that. We won't place you with just anyone. Our administrative team will take the time to get to know you and what's bringing you in. Let us worry about the match so that you can focus on healing.
We offer a streamlined intake process with a direct line to the best fit for you. Looking for a male therapist with a specialization in working with health and aging? Kurt is your guy. Are you a teenager or young adult who wants to improve self-esteem and relationships? Sarah M. or Jordan will help you find your voice. Interested in managing executive functioning challenges associated with ADHD? Jessica can help with that. We won't place you with just anyone. Our administrative team will take the time to get to know you and what's bringing you in. Let us worry about the match so that you can focus on healing.
During my career, I worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals.
As a therapist, I practice Internal Family Systems, social justice-informed approach, using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy tools/techniques. I am trained in Internal Family Systems(level 1), and I am using it dominantly, because has worked so well to heal and affirm my clients with so much stigma.
During my career, I worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals.
As a therapist, I practice Internal Family Systems, social justice-informed approach, using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy tools/techniques. I am trained in Internal Family Systems(level 1), and I am using it dominantly, because has worked so well to heal and affirm my clients with so much stigma.
Do you ever feel like you need to go to therapy because of situations outside of your control? If so, you're not alone. My practice specializes in helping people explore the impact their environment has on their mental health, whether that's the messaging they received as a child, current political stressors, or other systemic issues affecting their life. Trained as a trauma-focused sex therapist, I primarily help people discover and reclaim what sexuality means for them but I enjoy supporting clients navigate other mental health issues as well.
Do you ever feel like you need to go to therapy because of situations outside of your control? If so, you're not alone. My practice specializes in helping people explore the impact their environment has on their mental health, whether that's the messaging they received as a child, current political stressors, or other systemic issues affecting their life. Trained as a trauma-focused sex therapist, I primarily help people discover and reclaim what sexuality means for them but I enjoy supporting clients navigate other mental health issues as well.
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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.