Transgender Therapists in Papillion, NE
Michelle (Powell) Adams
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC
2 Endorsed
Papillion, NE 68046
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone deserves to live a life where they are excited to start their day. Do you feel like you are being held back from living your best life? Whether it's depression, anxiety, just stress from daily life, or anything that is standing in your way; I am here to help.
Everyone deserves to live a life where they are excited to start their day. Do you feel like you are being held back from living your best life? Whether it's depression, anxiety, just stress from daily life, or anything that is standing in your way; I am here to help.
Jacqueline Litton
Independent Mental Health Practitioner, MS, LIMHP
5 Endorsed
Papillion, NE 68046
Waitlist for new clients
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—unsure how you got here or how to move forward. My ideal client is seeking clarity, emotional balance, and support through life’s challenges. Whether you're navigating depression, trauma, identity, or neurodivergence, you want to feel heard and understood in a safe, affirming space. Together, we’ll work toward building coping skills, self-awareness, and confidence so you can feel more in control and hopeful about the future.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—unsure how you got here or how to move forward. My ideal client is seeking clarity, emotional balance, and support through life’s challenges. Whether you're navigating depression, trauma, identity, or neurodivergence, you want to feel heard and understood in a safe, affirming space. Together, we’ll work toward building coping skills, self-awareness, and confidence so you can feel more in control and hopeful about the future.
My clinical specialties and interests include disordered eating, body image, obesity and weight loss, LGBTQ, gender identity, phase of life transitions, grief/loss, relationships, assertive communication, issues related to trauma/adverse life experiences, holistic health and wellness, self-compassion, and promoting self-awareness and insight.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and health service provider in Missouri. During my career, I have provided psychological services for individuals in a variety of settings including residential facility, psychiatric inpatient, private practice, community health center, an eating disorder treatment center, and outpatient hospital. I offer telehealth / HIPAA compliant video sessions for established clients.
My clinical specialties and interests include disordered eating, body image, obesity and weight loss, LGBTQ, gender identity, phase of life transitions, grief/loss, relationships, assertive communication, issues related to trauma/adverse life experiences, holistic health and wellness, self-compassion, and promoting self-awareness and insight.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and health service provider in Missouri. During my career, I have provided psychological services for individuals in a variety of settings including residential facility, psychiatric inpatient, private practice, community health center, an eating disorder treatment center, and outpatient hospital. I offer telehealth / HIPAA compliant video sessions for established clients.
Do you need help with your child's behaviors? Are you seeking support to help yourself navigate life and difficult emotions? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I have 24 years of experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, bullying issues and behavior management. Prior to therapy, I worked as a House Parent in a group home for youth and as a Residential Rehabilitation Specialist with adults struggling with mental health. I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes!
Do you need help with your child's behaviors? Are you seeking support to help yourself navigate life and difficult emotions? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I have 24 years of experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, bullying issues and behavior management. Prior to therapy, I worked as a House Parent in a group home for youth and as a Residential Rehabilitation Specialist with adults struggling with mental health. I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes!
I have 2 Master's degrees and have been practicing gender-affirming therapy for over 25 years.
I am dedicated to helping people suffering from discrimination, family rejection and identity issues due to their LGBTQ+ status, particularly transgender persons. Whether you have long been feeling, "I'm trapped in the wrong body," need a referral for hormones, have recently come out or need support after GRS, I am here for you.
I have 2 Master's degrees and have been practicing gender-affirming therapy for over 25 years.
I am dedicated to helping people suffering from discrimination, family rejection and identity issues due to their LGBTQ+ status, particularly transgender persons. Whether you have long been feeling, "I'm trapped in the wrong body," need a referral for hormones, have recently come out or need support after GRS, I am here for you.
I currently have immediate availability for new clients.
I'm AuDHD, and I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults—ADHD, autism spectrum, OCD, and highly sensitive nervous systems—who are experiencing neurodivergent burnout, anxiety, and executive overwhelm.
You may be self-aware and capable, yet exhausted from masking, overfunctioning, or feeling like life requires twice the effort. If your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive, you’re not alone—and you don’t need to keep pushing through without support.
I currently have immediate availability for new clients.
I'm AuDHD, and I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults—ADHD, autism spectrum, OCD, and highly sensitive nervous systems—who are experiencing neurodivergent burnout, anxiety, and executive overwhelm.
You may be self-aware and capable, yet exhausted from masking, overfunctioning, or feeling like life requires twice the effort. If your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive, you’re not alone—and you don’t need to keep pushing through without support.
Each person is unique,and deserves to be treated as an individual. I believe in providing support and acceptance to assist you in feeling safe sharing problems. Being down to earth and approachable are things I strive for. I hope to assist you in finding tools to feel better so you can find your "best" life.
Usually, I am able to find time for new clients within 48 hours and can accommodate most schedules.
Each person is unique,and deserves to be treated as an individual. I believe in providing support and acceptance to assist you in feeling safe sharing problems. Being down to earth and approachable are things I strive for. I hope to assist you in finding tools to feel better so you can find your "best" life.
Usually, I am able to find time for new clients within 48 hours and can accommodate most schedules.
You may find yourself overthinking relationships, feeling responsible for other people's emotions, or noticing the same patterns show up again and again in your life. Many people come to therapy because something feels off. Relationships feel strained, transitions hit harder than expected, or familiar patterns keep showing up.
I work with adults who want therapy that goes beyond symptom management. Often, clients feel stuck or frustrated by patterns they can sense but don’t fully understand, even when they’re trying their best. Together, we work to identify these patterns and make sense of what’s getting in the way of change.
You may find yourself overthinking relationships, feeling responsible for other people's emotions, or noticing the same patterns show up again and again in your life. Many people come to therapy because something feels off. Relationships feel strained, transitions hit harder than expected, or familiar patterns keep showing up.
I work with adults who want therapy that goes beyond symptom management. Often, clients feel stuck or frustrated by patterns they can sense but don’t fully understand, even when they’re trying their best. Together, we work to identify these patterns and make sense of what’s getting in the way of change.
I offer a compassionate and open environment to explore and release the obstacles that cause us to limit our full potential. I believe that we experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc. when we are living incongruently from our true nature or essence. Often times, experiencing these strong emotional symptoms is the first sign that we are living out of balance. The longer the imbalance is present, the more susceptible our bodies become to developing disease. Working through and releasing emotional blocks is an important step towards full integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
I offer a compassionate and open environment to explore and release the obstacles that cause us to limit our full potential. I believe that we experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc. when we are living incongruently from our true nature or essence. Often times, experiencing these strong emotional symptoms is the first sign that we are living out of balance. The longer the imbalance is present, the more susceptible our bodies become to developing disease. Working through and releasing emotional blocks is an important step towards full integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
Do you ever feel like breaking down? Do you ever feel out of place? Like somehow you just don’t belong, and no one understands you? Thanks for the great intro pop punk band Simple Plan. But seriously, have you ever felt any of these things? I know I have. It is hard to have all these sucky feelings and have no one to turn to for support. Unfortunately, many people out there will say “Depressed? Isn’t that just a fancy word for feeling bummed out?”, which I am sure makes you want to scream. That is where I come in!
-Only accepting clients ages 19 and up-
Do you ever feel like breaking down? Do you ever feel out of place? Like somehow you just don’t belong, and no one understands you? Thanks for the great intro pop punk band Simple Plan. But seriously, have you ever felt any of these things? I know I have. It is hard to have all these sucky feelings and have no one to turn to for support. Unfortunately, many people out there will say “Depressed? Isn’t that just a fancy word for feeling bummed out?”, which I am sure makes you want to scream. That is where I come in!
-Only accepting clients ages 19 and up-
Sometimes we need a gentle ear, and other times we need a firm sounding board. As your therapist, I work hard to meet you where you are currently at in your journey and build a space where you can feel safe to be exactly who you are and know that I will be there every step of the way to help guide you to where you want to go. My expertise covers critical areas such as: suicidal ideations, self-harm, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and trauma-related experiences. I am committed to collaborating with you to identify the most effective form of treatment tailored to meet your unique needs!
Sometimes we need a gentle ear, and other times we need a firm sounding board. As your therapist, I work hard to meet you where you are currently at in your journey and build a space where you can feel safe to be exactly who you are and know that I will be there every step of the way to help guide you to where you want to go. My expertise covers critical areas such as: suicidal ideations, self-harm, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and trauma-related experiences. I am committed to collaborating with you to identify the most effective form of treatment tailored to meet your unique needs!
Rick Smith
Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP, LCSW, LMHP, MSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with people who recognize the need for change but are struggling to make that change happen. We will work together in harnessing your positive attributes and identifying and overcoming barriers to becoming more successful in your role as significant other, employee, student, or parent. Furthermore we can work toward expand your overall awareness of yourself as well as your environment, thereby becoming a more complete person.
I work with people who recognize the need for change but are struggling to make that change happen. We will work together in harnessing your positive attributes and identifying and overcoming barriers to becoming more successful in your role as significant other, employee, student, or parent. Furthermore we can work toward expand your overall awareness of yourself as well as your environment, thereby becoming a more complete person.
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Most of the time we can manage the ups and downs of life without extra support. Then something shifts, and it can feel like it all collapses like a house of cards. Quickly, it can feel like you don't even recognize yourself anymore. None of the skills you were using to successfully manage your life work like they used to. You're overwhelmed and at a loss for how to get unstuck. At times even the seemingly tiniest of changes can shake us to our foundations, and leave us feeling adrift; but change is often the perfect opportunity to grow.
Most of the time we can manage the ups and downs of life without extra support. Then something shifts, and it can feel like it all collapses like a house of cards. Quickly, it can feel like you don't even recognize yourself anymore. None of the skills you were using to successfully manage your life work like they used to. You're overwhelmed and at a loss for how to get unstuck. At times even the seemingly tiniest of changes can shake us to our foundations, and leave us feeling adrift; but change is often the perfect opportunity to grow.
Getting to know who you are and what you are is a harrowing journey for even the hardiest among us. Let me embark on it with you and be your guide in discovering who you are, what's important to you, and how to get there! I have experience working through gender exploration, sexual orientation exploration, major life transitions, depression, anxiety, romantic relationship difficulties, sexual topics, and so much more. I am the best fit for clients who need a gentle, empathetic push towards self-love and fulfillment. I particularly love working with the struggling perfectionist.
Getting to know who you are and what you are is a harrowing journey for even the hardiest among us. Let me embark on it with you and be your guide in discovering who you are, what's important to you, and how to get there! I have experience working through gender exploration, sexual orientation exploration, major life transitions, depression, anxiety, romantic relationship difficulties, sexual topics, and so much more. I am the best fit for clients who need a gentle, empathetic push towards self-love and fulfillment. I particularly love working with the struggling perfectionist.
As a child of immigrants. I’ve learned the importance of co-existing in two different cultures and how that can impact one’s mental health. I deeply understand the learned narratives surrounding privacy even at the cost of your mental health. Because of this I sought out additional education and certifications in numerous trauma modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
As a child of immigrants. I’ve learned the importance of co-existing in two different cultures and how that can impact one’s mental health. I deeply understand the learned narratives surrounding privacy even at the cost of your mental health. Because of this I sought out additional education and certifications in numerous trauma modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
If you are seeking therapy for gender identity and sexuality exploration, considering non-monogamy and cultivating your chosen family, and learning about boundaries and how to better show up for yourself, I would love to walk alongside you on this journey.
Currently telehealth only. Often people come to therapy looking to make sense of how their past experiences fit into the future they are crafting for themselves. I join my clients as a fellow explorer on this journey to write the next chapter and make meaning of their experiences. My therapy philosophy includes a social justice framework because I believe our stories are shaped by our cultural experiences, and often our problems arise from injustice and not personal failings. I am trained in trauma processing and modalities for provided evidenced-based symptom relief. I have clinical experience with neurodivergent affirming care.
If you are seeking therapy for gender identity and sexuality exploration, considering non-monogamy and cultivating your chosen family, and learning about boundaries and how to better show up for yourself, I would love to walk alongside you on this journey.
Currently telehealth only. Often people come to therapy looking to make sense of how their past experiences fit into the future they are crafting for themselves. I join my clients as a fellow explorer on this journey to write the next chapter and make meaning of their experiences. My therapy philosophy includes a social justice framework because I believe our stories are shaped by our cultural experiences, and often our problems arise from injustice and not personal failings. I am trained in trauma processing and modalities for provided evidenced-based symptom relief. I have clinical experience with neurodivergent affirming care.
I enjoy working with folks facing a variety of life’s challenges, but my greatest passion is working with gender expansive clients. As a trans identified human, I believe we all deserve to be validated, heard, and seen in all aspects of life. My lived experience drives my passion for helping the LGBTQ+ community and fosters an environment of understanding and acceptance.
I enjoy working with folks facing a variety of life’s challenges, but my greatest passion is working with gender expansive clients. As a trans identified human, I believe we all deserve to be validated, heard, and seen in all aspects of life. My lived experience drives my passion for helping the LGBTQ+ community and fosters an environment of understanding and acceptance.
I am a Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical Social Worker with Omaha ForUs LGBTQ+ Community Center. I provide therapy for individuals of any age who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are questioning their gender/sexuality. I offer LGBTQ+ couples therapy and family therapy with a focus on LGBTQ+ identity as well. Also, I am always accompanied by my Therapy Dog, Benson!
I am a Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical Social Worker with Omaha ForUs LGBTQ+ Community Center. I provide therapy for individuals of any age who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are questioning their gender/sexuality. I offer LGBTQ+ couples therapy and family therapy with a focus on LGBTQ+ identity as well. Also, I am always accompanied by my Therapy Dog, Benson!
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. I approach therapy from a place of getting that it's important to make sense of your experiences, know & feel that you are valid, & have a way to move forward feeling grounded in your authentic truth. I often work with people who have experienced trauma in relationships, a lack of emotional support in childhood, religious trauma, and marginalization. I can help with if you've been struggling to make changes you want in your life and relationships, have been overwhelmed by emotions, or don't ever know what you're even feeling.
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. I approach therapy from a place of getting that it's important to make sense of your experiences, know & feel that you are valid, & have a way to move forward feeling grounded in your authentic truth. I often work with people who have experienced trauma in relationships, a lack of emotional support in childhood, religious trauma, and marginalization. I can help with if you've been struggling to make changes you want in your life and relationships, have been overwhelmed by emotions, or don't ever know what you're even feeling.
I provide evaluations and letters of support for gender affirming care.
As a music therapist and mental health provider, I frequently use play, games, music, art, and movement as tools for self-expression and skill development, even if you aren't a musician or artist! People working with me can except a highly collaborative relationship that centers their experiences, identities, relationships, communities, and values.
I provide evaluations and letters of support for gender affirming care.
As a music therapist and mental health provider, I frequently use play, games, music, art, and movement as tools for self-expression and skill development, even if you aren't a musician or artist! People working with me can except a highly collaborative relationship that centers their experiences, identities, relationships, communities, and values.
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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.