Transgender Therapists in Portland, OR
Hi, I’m Katrin “Kat” Wood, MAAT, Professional Counselor Associate (OR), LMHCA (WA), ATR-P, RYT. I work with clients on a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, and relationship challenges. Many people I support feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is creative, compassionate, and trauma-informed, using art, mindfulness, and playfulness to open new paths to healing. I welcome people of all identities and backgrounds, offering a safe, affirming space to process your story, build resilience, learn new skills and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Hi, I’m Katrin “Kat” Wood, MAAT, Professional Counselor Associate (OR), LMHCA (WA), ATR-P, RYT. I work with clients on a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, and relationship challenges. Many people I support feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is creative, compassionate, and trauma-informed, using art, mindfulness, and playfulness to open new paths to healing. I welcome people of all identities and backgrounds, offering a safe, affirming space to process your story, build resilience, learn new skills and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
I help queer and trans teens & Gen Zers feel more secure in their relationships & identities. Relationships are so important! But they can also be really hard, especially if you're bringing past trauma and hurt into them. I can help you gain understanding and compassion for what you bring into relationships, which can totally transform how you experience them.
I help queer and trans teens & Gen Zers feel more secure in their relationships & identities. Relationships are so important! But they can also be really hard, especially if you're bringing past trauma and hurt into them. I can help you gain understanding and compassion for what you bring into relationships, which can totally transform how you experience them.
My areas of emphasis are relationships, trans-affirming care, neurodiversity, trauma, sexuality, queer & multicultural identity. I support my clients in unlearning shame, setting boundaries without guilt, embracing their authentic self with pride, and building more fulfilling relationships. I offer a compassionate space where you can safely explore yourself and develop new ways of responding that support healing and lasting change. Therapy with me is collaborative, affirming, and driven by the desire to support you in healing through your resilience and empowerment.
My areas of emphasis are relationships, trans-affirming care, neurodiversity, trauma, sexuality, queer & multicultural identity. I support my clients in unlearning shame, setting boundaries without guilt, embracing their authentic self with pride, and building more fulfilling relationships. I offer a compassionate space where you can safely explore yourself and develop new ways of responding that support healing and lasting change. Therapy with me is collaborative, affirming, and driven by the desire to support you in healing through your resilience and empowerment.
I specialize in working people who move through the world differently, particularly trans and queer people who are ready to do some deeper therapy/trauma work and understand and change maybe feeling reactive, on high alert, frozen, or shut down. With empathy and an anti-oppression approach, I can help you examine what's keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, frozen, or confused.
I also love working with other trans therapists especially in this time of collective collapse and traumatization as we try to support ourselves while supporting others.
I specialize in working people who move through the world differently, particularly trans and queer people who are ready to do some deeper therapy/trauma work and understand and change maybe feeling reactive, on high alert, frozen, or shut down. With empathy and an anti-oppression approach, I can help you examine what's keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, frozen, or confused.
I also love working with other trans therapists especially in this time of collective collapse and traumatization as we try to support ourselves while supporting others.
Christopher Jordan Robertson-Volpe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPCA, LMHCA, LSC
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
Considered counseling but don't want to be confined to an office? Know you need help, but sitting down and talking about it sounds overwhelming? Tried to connect your teen with a therapist but it never works out? Then Connected Roots Counseling might be right for you. I approach therapy as a radical act of care, connection, and reclamation. I do not see any person as being broken or in need of fixing—but rather, being shaped by systems, histories, and daily conditions that often demand disconnection from self, body, land, and reality. I offer a unique ecotherapy practice to address these, and many more issues.
Considered counseling but don't want to be confined to an office? Know you need help, but sitting down and talking about it sounds overwhelming? Tried to connect your teen with a therapist but it never works out? Then Connected Roots Counseling might be right for you. I approach therapy as a radical act of care, connection, and reclamation. I do not see any person as being broken or in need of fixing—but rather, being shaped by systems, histories, and daily conditions that often demand disconnection from self, body, land, and reality. I offer a unique ecotherapy practice to address these, and many more issues.
You want to appear like you’re happy, calm and confident, but deep down you feel like life is passing you by and you can’t keep u. You may be fed up with feeling disconnected from yourself, burned out, or like you can’t enjoy life. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you’re ready to feel relief. You’re ready to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to find fulfillment, understanding and safety in relationships. Most of all you’re ready to stop feeling detached and anxious and start feeling, calm, connected and engaged with life.
You want to appear like you’re happy, calm and confident, but deep down you feel like life is passing you by and you can’t keep u. You may be fed up with feeling disconnected from yourself, burned out, or like you can’t enjoy life. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you’re ready to feel relief. You’re ready to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to find fulfillment, understanding and safety in relationships. Most of all you’re ready to stop feeling detached and anxious and start feeling, calm, connected and engaged with life.
I help late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults, queer and LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamorous couples and polycules, navigate exhaustion from masking, performing "normal," or trying to fit into systems that weren't built for them. As a queer, trans, neurospicy counselor with lived experience, I get what it's like to navigate exhaustion, chronic pain, feeling stuck, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and the weight of oppressive systems. You know what you need to do, but you struggle to follow through. I am here to help!
I help late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults, queer and LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamorous couples and polycules, navigate exhaustion from masking, performing "normal," or trying to fit into systems that weren't built for them. As a queer, trans, neurospicy counselor with lived experience, I get what it's like to navigate exhaustion, chronic pain, feeling stuck, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and the weight of oppressive systems. You know what you need to do, but you struggle to follow through. I am here to help!
I believe that this world is hard, we get through it together, and therapy can help, even in these times. The heart of my work is providing politically informed relational talk therapy from a queer and trans perspective. I believe some of the most impactful therapy comes from talking about the things that are hardest to say. I'm here to talk about things like trauma, regrets, shame, fears, and that thing that may feel like it's not worth the time because you just can't figure out why it bothers you so much. What we uncover there could be a doorway to seeing and experiencing yourself, your relationships, and the world differently.
I believe that this world is hard, we get through it together, and therapy can help, even in these times. The heart of my work is providing politically informed relational talk therapy from a queer and trans perspective. I believe some of the most impactful therapy comes from talking about the things that are hardest to say. I'm here to talk about things like trauma, regrets, shame, fears, and that thing that may feel like it's not worth the time because you just can't figure out why it bothers you so much. What we uncover there could be a doorway to seeing and experiencing yourself, your relationships, and the world differently.
I'm great with teens (14 and over) and adults (18-45) navigating life's transitions with queer, transgender, trauma, and/or neurodivergent intersections.
Hello! I am a queer, psychodynamic therapist originally from Texas, now enjoying the Pacific Northwest. Clients know me as collaborative, approachable, and a fierce advocate. I believe in building trust, authenticity, and genuine care with my clients. I center my client’s values, personal goals, and story to direct our focus, and work to adjust my approach to meet my clients however they show up. I am passionate about working with clients who feel burnout from systematic oppression, capitalism, and traditional expectations of what success and fulfillment means.
I'm great with teens (14 and over) and adults (18-45) navigating life's transitions with queer, transgender, trauma, and/or neurodivergent intersections.
Hello! I am a queer, psychodynamic therapist originally from Texas, now enjoying the Pacific Northwest. Clients know me as collaborative, approachable, and a fierce advocate. I believe in building trust, authenticity, and genuine care with my clients. I center my client’s values, personal goals, and story to direct our focus, and work to adjust my approach to meet my clients however they show up. I am passionate about working with clients who feel burnout from systematic oppression, capitalism, and traditional expectations of what success and fulfillment means.
I am passionate about working with individuals (ages 10 and up) & family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent/ADHD & POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
I am passionate about working with individuals (ages 10 and up) & family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent/ADHD & POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
Accepting clients in-person and via video - as of 1/13/26 . The world can feel like a scary, uncertain place right now, for good reason. I am here to help folks navigate it all. Over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples from marginalized groups, especially neurodivergence in the form of bipolar disorder, autism, and/or ADHD. I enjoy in helping clients experiencing identity exploration around gender and/or sexual orientation. I focus on attachment, and how your family of origin showed up for you (or didn't) impacts what you expect out of relationships, and the comfort (or discomfort) you feel in getting close.
Accepting clients in-person and via video - as of 1/13/26 . The world can feel like a scary, uncertain place right now, for good reason. I am here to help folks navigate it all. Over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples from marginalized groups, especially neurodivergence in the form of bipolar disorder, autism, and/or ADHD. I enjoy in helping clients experiencing identity exploration around gender and/or sexual orientation. I focus on attachment, and how your family of origin showed up for you (or didn't) impacts what you expect out of relationships, and the comfort (or discomfort) you feel in getting close.
The people I tend to connect with the best identify as members of the LGBTQ+ population, are curious about themselves, and who co-create a space with me for them to feel witnessed in. This looks different for everybody, and is informed by how we both show up in the room. I work well with helping people identify patterns of being, and to engage in their emotions in ways they haven't been familiar with in the past.
The people I tend to connect with the best identify as members of the LGBTQ+ population, are curious about themselves, and who co-create a space with me for them to feel witnessed in. This looks different for everybody, and is informed by how we both show up in the room. I work well with helping people identify patterns of being, and to engage in their emotions in ways they haven't been familiar with in the past.
Many of us didn't get the love, support, or connection that we deserved from our families or communities growing up. Because we're resilient, we developed creative strategies for getting our needs met (ex. people-pleasing, perfectionism, numbing-out, overanalyzing, rebelling, etc.). And these strategies worked for a while! They helped us get through complicated childhoods. But as we get older, many of us begin to notice a toll on our minds, our bodies, and our relationships.
Many of us didn't get the love, support, or connection that we deserved from our families or communities growing up. Because we're resilient, we developed creative strategies for getting our needs met (ex. people-pleasing, perfectionism, numbing-out, overanalyzing, rebelling, etc.). And these strategies worked for a while! They helped us get through complicated childhoods. But as we get older, many of us begin to notice a toll on our minds, our bodies, and our relationships.
Maxx works with adolescents, young adults, and individuals exploring identity, navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and the challenges of growing into a stronger sense of self. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Maxx supports clients in exploring their experiences, building resilience, and developing greater clarity and confidence in who they are and how they want to live.
Maxx works with adolescents, young adults, and individuals exploring identity, navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and the challenges of growing into a stronger sense of self. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Maxx supports clients in exploring their experiences, building resilience, and developing greater clarity and confidence in who they are and how they want to live.
I welcome people of all identities and backgrounds to work with me, and am particularly interested in working with LGBTQAI2S+ individuals, folks from marginalized populations (BIPOC, people with disabilities, etc.), and working with men ( transgender & cisgender) around masculinity and issues faced by those with masculine identities.
Honoring your unique strengths, experiences, and identities is important to me, as well as recognizing the effects of systemic oppression on one’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. I endeavor to create an environment where you will feel valued, understood, and supported to work through challenges and feel empowered to live your life fully.
I welcome people of all identities and backgrounds to work with me, and am particularly interested in working with LGBTQAI2S+ individuals, folks from marginalized populations (BIPOC, people with disabilities, etc.), and working with men ( transgender & cisgender) around masculinity and issues faced by those with masculine identities.
Honoring your unique strengths, experiences, and identities is important to me, as well as recognizing the effects of systemic oppression on one’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. I endeavor to create an environment where you will feel valued, understood, and supported to work through challenges and feel empowered to live your life fully.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
Whether you're adjusting to life after a breakup, navigating a career shift, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out, I'm here to help. I know what it's like to experience significant life changes that raise important questions and challenges ... transitions that can feel overwhelming. During such pivotal times, strong support is essential. I offer individual and couples counseling and therapy to help people just like you navigate life transitions of all types, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and a deeply rewarding life you love.
Whether you're adjusting to life after a breakup, navigating a career shift, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out, I'm here to help. I know what it's like to experience significant life changes that raise important questions and challenges ... transitions that can feel overwhelming. During such pivotal times, strong support is essential. I offer individual and couples counseling and therapy to help people just like you navigate life transitions of all types, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and a deeply rewarding life you love.
I partner with clients across the lifespan, helping folks to gain deeper insight into themselves, their desires, and their need for change. As a clinical social worker, my approach emphasizes the impact that marginalization and oppression can have on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Whether you are trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, the impacts of marginalization, or other stressors harming your mental health, we will work together to create a safe place where you can be seen and heard while finding a healing path forward.
I partner with clients across the lifespan, helping folks to gain deeper insight into themselves, their desires, and their need for change. As a clinical social worker, my approach emphasizes the impact that marginalization and oppression can have on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Whether you are trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, the impacts of marginalization, or other stressors harming your mental health, we will work together to create a safe place where you can be seen and heard while finding a healing path forward.
Feeling stuck? On the surface, it might look like you’ve got everything under control—but inside, you may be juggling anxiety, self-doubt, or fatigue. Work, relationships, and daily pressures can leave you drained, caught in loops of overthinking, burnout, or people-pleasing. And beneath all of that, there may be a quiet longing to feel more grounded, more authentic, and more connected to yourself. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and make space for what’s really going on. We’ll gently uncover the patterns that keep you feeling weighed down, and begin building new pathways toward clarity.
Feeling stuck? On the surface, it might look like you’ve got everything under control—but inside, you may be juggling anxiety, self-doubt, or fatigue. Work, relationships, and daily pressures can leave you drained, caught in loops of overthinking, burnout, or people-pleasing. And beneath all of that, there may be a quiet longing to feel more grounded, more authentic, and more connected to yourself. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and make space for what’s really going on. We’ll gently uncover the patterns that keep you feeling weighed down, and begin building new pathways toward clarity.
Are you seeking stability and understanding in your life? If so, let's work to find balance through self-discovery and strength. I specialize in trauma treatment, day-to-day stress, adult ADHD, behavioral change, self-esteem and self-compassion, maladaptive coping strategies, anxiety, and depression. I believe in examining the self through a lens of understanding, curiosity, and patience. We'll discover and break down the roots of why you're not feeling fully satisfied with your life. Through a collaborative social justice oriented approach to counseling, we'll move towards healing in a comfortable, safe and challenging manner.
Are you seeking stability and understanding in your life? If so, let's work to find balance through self-discovery and strength. I specialize in trauma treatment, day-to-day stress, adult ADHD, behavioral change, self-esteem and self-compassion, maladaptive coping strategies, anxiety, and depression. I believe in examining the self through a lens of understanding, curiosity, and patience. We'll discover and break down the roots of why you're not feeling fully satisfied with your life. Through a collaborative social justice oriented approach to counseling, we'll move towards healing in a comfortable, safe and challenging manner.
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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.