Transgender Therapists in Spring Valley, NY
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over ten years of clinical experience. In my practice, I work with adults and couples of diverse backgrounds. I am a sex-positive therapist and familiar with LGBTQA issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, cultural and immigration difficulties, identity issues as well as relational difficulties and conflicts.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over ten years of clinical experience. In my practice, I work with adults and couples of diverse backgrounds. I am a sex-positive therapist and familiar with LGBTQA issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, cultural and immigration difficulties, identity issues as well as relational difficulties and conflicts.
Therapy is a process towards finding answers, balance in a world full of stresses and responsibilities and how each one fits in the world. Our innate wisdom draws one towards and in search of happiness and emotional well-being.
Therapy is a process towards finding answers, balance in a world full of stresses and responsibilities and how each one fits in the world. Our innate wisdom draws one towards and in search of happiness and emotional well-being.
I'm a LCSW, who believe's each individual is unique and has the strength to create positive change through life's challenges, whether you are in crisis, stressed, seeking better self understanding, or suffer from mental illness. My work entails having a safe space, which is calm and supportive; where you can talk openly without judgement. Whether you are a high-functioning professional experiencing burn out or you having relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexuality issues, and/or life transitions. I specialize in helping adults who are professional, veterans, college students, and LGBTQ+ community.
I'm a LCSW, who believe's each individual is unique and has the strength to create positive change through life's challenges, whether you are in crisis, stressed, seeking better self understanding, or suffer from mental illness. My work entails having a safe space, which is calm and supportive; where you can talk openly without judgement. Whether you are a high-functioning professional experiencing burn out or you having relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexuality issues, and/or life transitions. I specialize in helping adults who are professional, veterans, college students, and LGBTQ+ community.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.***Do you suffer from anxiety whether it's Covid-19 related or worldly day to day pressures? Do you have children who are struggling with school or interpersonal conflicts? Are you a teenager who people "don't get" and you just feel lost and alone in the world, and can't seem to allow anybody in, no matter how hard you try? Are you a parent who is having difficulty in getting through to your kids, and feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for clarity and perspective? Look no further, Hope is here!
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.***Do you suffer from anxiety whether it's Covid-19 related or worldly day to day pressures? Do you have children who are struggling with school or interpersonal conflicts? Are you a teenager who people "don't get" and you just feel lost and alone in the world, and can't seem to allow anybody in, no matter how hard you try? Are you a parent who is having difficulty in getting through to your kids, and feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for clarity and perspective? Look no further, Hope is here!
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I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to understand my world and myself. I wanted a safe space. I needed to find someone who could collaborate with me in changing and resisting. I did not want a therapist who treated me as a study object. I just wanted to feel fully human.
I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to understand my world and myself. I wanted a safe space. I needed to find someone who could collaborate with me in changing and resisting. I did not want a therapist who treated me as a study object. I just wanted to feel fully human.
Always offering gender-affirming evals/letters.
Welcome! I am a board-certified clinical, health, and sport psychologist who works with clients from diverse identities and lived experiences. If you are seeking support to better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity, process past trauma, manage alcohol or drug use, or improve your sex or relationship functioning, I’m here to help. I also offer sport/mental performance consultation, support for healthcare workers, executive coaching, and guidance for individuals looking to explore their sociopolitical identity and place in society.
Always offering gender-affirming evals/letters.
Welcome! I am a board-certified clinical, health, and sport psychologist who works with clients from diverse identities and lived experiences. If you are seeking support to better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity, process past trauma, manage alcohol or drug use, or improve your sex or relationship functioning, I’m here to help. I also offer sport/mental performance consultation, support for healthcare workers, executive coaching, and guidance for individuals looking to explore their sociopolitical identity and place in society.
While life offers no shortage of distress from oppressive systems, personal traumas, and internal conflicts, therapy offers a space to slow down and come further into the wisdom of our present awareness. I work well with introspective people who want to deepen their insight into themselves and get curious about what causes them pain or gets in their way, as well as what brings meaning, joy, and connection. My presence as a therapist is compassionate, inquisitive, and actively engaged. My perspective is IFS-informed and rooted in psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches.
While life offers no shortage of distress from oppressive systems, personal traumas, and internal conflicts, therapy offers a space to slow down and come further into the wisdom of our present awareness. I work well with introspective people who want to deepen their insight into themselves and get curious about what causes them pain or gets in their way, as well as what brings meaning, joy, and connection. My presence as a therapist is compassionate, inquisitive, and actively engaged. My perspective is IFS-informed and rooted in psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches.
I believe who you are matters. You’re a deep feeler, a critical thinker, & someone who’s carried a lot for a long time. Perhaps you are the “black sheep”, someone who has felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy for most of your life. You’ve learned how to keep going, but lately, you’re exhausted. You’re realizing that surviving isn’t enough anymore.
You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, dissociation, grief, identity transitions, or complex trauma. You may feel stuck in cycles of self-abandonment, masking, or perfectionism. You want to feel safe in your body, connected to your truth, & be free to live more fully - not just function.
I believe who you are matters. You’re a deep feeler, a critical thinker, & someone who’s carried a lot for a long time. Perhaps you are the “black sheep”, someone who has felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy for most of your life. You’ve learned how to keep going, but lately, you’re exhausted. You’re realizing that surviving isn’t enough anymore.
You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, dissociation, grief, identity transitions, or complex trauma. You may feel stuck in cycles of self-abandonment, masking, or perfectionism. You want to feel safe in your body, connected to your truth, & be free to live more fully - not just function.
Finding a supportive, therapeutic home can be a difficult challenge for us as queer, transgender, non-binary, and neurodivergent people.
I believe in the power and necessity of Neuroqueer/ trans people as a vital part of our community's ecosystem, worthy of celebration and reverence. Through collaboration together, we'll work to identify your strengths and build the right environment for you to grow and thrive.
Finding a supportive, therapeutic home can be a difficult challenge for us as queer, transgender, non-binary, and neurodivergent people.
I believe in the power and necessity of Neuroqueer/ trans people as a vital part of our community's ecosystem, worthy of celebration and reverence. Through collaboration together, we'll work to identify your strengths and build the right environment for you to grow and thrive.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or those seeking to understand themselves beyond a diagnosis. You may be seeking a space where your feelings and experiences are taken seriously - where healing doesn't necessitate a timeline or a one-size-fits-all definition. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where your strengths are visible, your autonomy is respected, and your capacity for growth is honored.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or those seeking to understand themselves beyond a diagnosis. You may be seeking a space where your feelings and experiences are taken seriously - where healing doesn't necessitate a timeline or a one-size-fits-all definition. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where your strengths are visible, your autonomy is respected, and your capacity for growth is honored.
Maybe you’ve been moving so fast that slowing down feels impossible. Even as you show up for others, grief, shame, or anxiety may weigh heavy. A part of you knows you deserve space to breathe, connect, and feel at home in yourself. Therapy can be where that part finally has room to grow. As a white, queer, working-class person, these experiences shape and limit my evolving understanding of privilege, systemic harm, and how I see healing as relational and political. Together, we can explore the contexts, systems, and expectations that shape our experience.
Maybe you’ve been moving so fast that slowing down feels impossible. Even as you show up for others, grief, shame, or anxiety may weigh heavy. A part of you knows you deserve space to breathe, connect, and feel at home in yourself. Therapy can be where that part finally has room to grow. As a white, queer, working-class person, these experiences shape and limit my evolving understanding of privilege, systemic harm, and how I see healing as relational and political. Together, we can explore the contexts, systems, and expectations that shape our experience.
I believe in providing therapy that is nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attuned to your needs. While the process may be challenging at times, I seek to provide a safe and supportive space to help you better understand yourself and how to approach the challenges you may be facing. I take a warm, conversational style to help you make sense of your emotions and experiences and help you reach your goals.
I believe in providing therapy that is nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attuned to your needs. While the process may be challenging at times, I seek to provide a safe and supportive space to help you better understand yourself and how to approach the challenges you may be facing. I take a warm, conversational style to help you make sense of your emotions and experiences and help you reach your goals.
Hi, I’m James. I’m currently accepting new clients in NY. I work with adults, teens, couples, and multi-person relationships. Together we can navigate trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship struggles, dissociation, and existing in the world we live in. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, mental wellness is deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another.
Hi, I’m James. I’m currently accepting new clients in NY. I work with adults, teens, couples, and multi-person relationships. Together we can navigate trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship struggles, dissociation, and existing in the world we live in. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, mental wellness is deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another.
I simply want perspective clients to know that I know how hard it is having to ask for help. That I work with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues because I too had those issues. My nervous system was out of sorts for years. After many years as a therapist I work very hard to ensure that everyone I work with feels safe and accepted as they are. Therapy, while challenging at times, should always feel like a safe place to be exactly as you are or otherwise this just won't work. I will do everything I can to help you reach your goals, while still working together in a way that feels comfortable.
I simply want perspective clients to know that I know how hard it is having to ask for help. That I work with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues because I too had those issues. My nervous system was out of sorts for years. After many years as a therapist I work very hard to ensure that everyone I work with feels safe and accepted as they are. Therapy, while challenging at times, should always feel like a safe place to be exactly as you are or otherwise this just won't work. I will do everything I can to help you reach your goals, while still working together in a way that feels comfortable.
Queer, Alt or ENM and tired of censoring yourself in therapy? Has your past experience of therapy been unable to support important aspects of your identity— like your sexuality, lifestyle or values— in ways that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, or your career? Do you feel exhausted by modern life’s expectations and lost in creating your own? Do you wonder if your daily life could be better? Right now, people with marginalized identities are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about taking their rightful place in the world, and nurturing healthy relationships. It’s possible!
Queer, Alt or ENM and tired of censoring yourself in therapy? Has your past experience of therapy been unable to support important aspects of your identity— like your sexuality, lifestyle or values— in ways that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, or your career? Do you feel exhausted by modern life’s expectations and lost in creating your own? Do you wonder if your daily life could be better? Right now, people with marginalized identities are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about taking their rightful place in the world, and nurturing healthy relationships. It’s possible!
I am a transgender nonbinary
person and I am excited to offer you my help for your therapeutic journey.
I have worked extensively with communities of color, LGBTQ+, those who are
neurodivergent, like on Autism spectrum or having ADHD. I have experience with
child and adult clients, providing adult individual therapy, child therapy and play
therapy, person-centered methods and body positivity. I believe in affirming individuality and uniqueness of each client.
I am a transgender nonbinary
person and I am excited to offer you my help for your therapeutic journey.
I have worked extensively with communities of color, LGBTQ+, those who are
neurodivergent, like on Autism spectrum or having ADHD. I have experience with
child and adult clients, providing adult individual therapy, child therapy and play
therapy, person-centered methods and body positivity. I believe in affirming individuality and uniqueness of each client.
I work with individuals who are looking to better themselves & maximize their potential. I believe that as social beings, we are made to connect - with ourselves, with our peers, and with the worlds around us. I specialize in bridging the disconnect many of us feel and hope to help you find that sense of connection & purpose that may seem out of reach right now. During our sessions, I strive to help you feel closer to yourself and those around you to help you be the best version of yourself. Whether it's personal struggles, relationship challenges, or the overwhelming noise of daily life, I’m here to support you.
I work with individuals who are looking to better themselves & maximize their potential. I believe that as social beings, we are made to connect - with ourselves, with our peers, and with the worlds around us. I specialize in bridging the disconnect many of us feel and hope to help you find that sense of connection & purpose that may seem out of reach right now. During our sessions, I strive to help you feel closer to yourself and those around you to help you be the best version of yourself. Whether it's personal struggles, relationship challenges, or the overwhelming noise of daily life, I’m here to support you.
I have five years of training in therapy with LGBTQ clients, folks living with HIV, and gender affirming care through my work at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for queer, POC, cross-cultural, and non-monogamous couples and partners to support intimacy through self-awareness and intentionality. You may be entering a new stage together, rebuilding after a rupture in trust, exploring non-monogamy, or seeking to deepen a strong connection.
Our closest connections can reveal subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways we tend to sabotage our relationships. These behaviors are often unconscious and can quietly serve to "protect" us from intimacy. As counterintuitive as this may sound, closeness is very vulnerable, and we do not always feel comfortable with this.
I have five years of training in therapy with LGBTQ clients, folks living with HIV, and gender affirming care through my work at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for queer, POC, cross-cultural, and non-monogamous couples and partners to support intimacy through self-awareness and intentionality. You may be entering a new stage together, rebuilding after a rupture in trust, exploring non-monogamy, or seeking to deepen a strong connection.
Our closest connections can reveal subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways we tend to sabotage our relationships. These behaviors are often unconscious and can quietly serve to "protect" us from intimacy. As counterintuitive as this may sound, closeness is very vulnerable, and we do not always feel comfortable with this.
Something Missing? Help Finding It.
You don't have to suffer alone in silence. Secrets and isolation are not the answer. I can be there for you, wherever you are, to help you feel better soon. I provide safe, personalized confidential care via video chat. My goal is to deliver the solutions you want as quickly as possible. Benefits of therapy can be more: confidence, connection, success, peace, health, happiness. Triumph over your life challenges: Relationships, Panic/Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Men's Issues, Peyronie's Disease, Sexual Identity.
Something Missing? Help Finding It.
You don't have to suffer alone in silence. Secrets and isolation are not the answer. I can be there for you, wherever you are, to help you feel better soon. I provide safe, personalized confidential care via video chat. My goal is to deliver the solutions you want as quickly as possible. Benefits of therapy can be more: confidence, connection, success, peace, health, happiness. Triumph over your life challenges: Relationships, Panic/Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Men's Issues, Peyronie's Disease, Sexual Identity.
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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.