Transgender Therapists in Jamison, PA
Sarah Jean Brady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jamison, PA 18929
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
Sara Cecchini is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. Sara utilizes an open-minded, non-judgmental approach to help clients express themselves and determine what interventions will help them feel comfortable and successful. In her free time, Sara enjoys playing with her children and dog and watching all types of sports.
Sara Cecchini is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. Sara utilizes an open-minded, non-judgmental approach to help clients express themselves and determine what interventions will help them feel comfortable and successful. In her free time, Sara enjoys playing with her children and dog and watching all types of sports.
Emily received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Social Science from Penn State University. Her specialties include working with children on the autism spectrum, adolescents, families and adults. Emily’s clinical experiences include working with clients with anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and with individuals who need help managing life changes and transitions during young adulthood. Emily provides individual and family therapy.
Emily received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Social Science from Penn State University. Her specialties include working with children on the autism spectrum, adolescents, families and adults. Emily’s clinical experiences include working with clients with anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and with individuals who need help managing life changes and transitions during young adulthood. Emily provides individual and family therapy.
Kim's therapeutic approach is tailored to the needs of the individual and their family system. She focuses on developing a welcoming and meaningful therapeutic relationship allowing for the creation of a safe space to grow and learn. Kim's approach includes supporting the client by using a strength-based approach, questioning patterns of thoughts that do not serve, and tapping into the client's sense of purpose. Kim has training in trauma informed care, understanding developmental issues, anxiety disorders, identifying strengths in families/couples and the use of solution-focused counseling.
Kim's therapeutic approach is tailored to the needs of the individual and their family system. She focuses on developing a welcoming and meaningful therapeutic relationship allowing for the creation of a safe space to grow and learn. Kim's approach includes supporting the client by using a strength-based approach, questioning patterns of thoughts that do not serve, and tapping into the client's sense of purpose. Kim has training in trauma informed care, understanding developmental issues, anxiety disorders, identifying strengths in families/couples and the use of solution-focused counseling.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Alyssa McCusker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in helping individuals (adults/teens/ kids) overcome obstacles such as trauma, anxiety, anger, attachment, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, academic stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. My primary focus is on empowering client through a compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered approach. I believe that everyone has the strength within themself to create positive change, and together, we will work to uncover the strengths you possess and develop coping strategies that empower you to move forward, at your pace.
As an experienced therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in helping individuals (adults/teens/ kids) overcome obstacles such as trauma, anxiety, anger, attachment, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, academic stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. My primary focus is on empowering client through a compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered approach. I believe that everyone has the strength within themself to create positive change, and together, we will work to uncover the strengths you possess and develop coping strategies that empower you to move forward, at your pace.
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I have provided care for those in the transgender community for several years, which my focus being in an integrated health setting.
My goal is to help those in the LGBTQ+ community navigate the social and personal challenges of gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as co-occurring mental health symptoms that they may be experiencing. I provide a safe therapeutic environment to meet the unique needs of this community. I have experience working with those of varying gender identities, sexual orientations, as well as varying non-monogamous relationship orientations. I also have experience working with individuals preparing for or receiving gender affirming medical care.
I have provided care for those in the transgender community for several years, which my focus being in an integrated health setting.
My goal is to help those in the LGBTQ+ community navigate the social and personal challenges of gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as co-occurring mental health symptoms that they may be experiencing. I provide a safe therapeutic environment to meet the unique needs of this community. I have experience working with those of varying gender identities, sexual orientations, as well as varying non-monogamous relationship orientations. I also have experience working with individuals preparing for or receiving gender affirming medical care.
Melissa Sziga Dessereau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
They completed their Master of Science in Family Therapy/Sex Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Arts in Child Development from Tufts University, and Affirming Approaches for Transgender Communities at Widener U.
Sziga is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 25 years, they have been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. They have a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say they get it and don’t judge you. And they're funny.
They completed their Master of Science in Family Therapy/Sex Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Arts in Child Development from Tufts University, and Affirming Approaches for Transgender Communities at Widener U.
Sziga is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 25 years, they have been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. They have a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say they get it and don’t judge you. And they're funny.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I specialize in transgender-affirming therapy, navigating LGBTQ+ relationships, coming out to family and friends, self-actualization, self-love, found family and community, and navigating today’s sociopolitical landscape.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer therapy for individuals (14 and older) and couples seeking help with challenging relationships, improving self-esteem, living as your authentic self, learning to set boundaries, anxiety and depression, and learning to embrace change.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I specialize in transgender-affirming therapy, navigating LGBTQ+ relationships, coming out to family and friends, self-actualization, self-love, found family and community, and navigating today’s sociopolitical landscape.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer therapy for individuals (14 and older) and couples seeking help with challenging relationships, improving self-esteem, living as your authentic self, learning to set boundaries, anxiety and depression, and learning to embrace change.
I work with people from all walks of life and as a queer, transgender man myself I specialize in working with people within the LGBTQIA+ community.
I cannot imagine how many of these profiles you have looked at so far, finding the right fit can be challenging - thanks for taking the time to check out mine. I imagine that there is a lot that feels challenging for you right now and I know how much pressure you may be under to have it all figured out. I am here to help you manage your distress and help to give you an avenue toward building a life worth living. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of expressions of distress including: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, emotion dysregulation, and trauma-related stress.
I work with people from all walks of life and as a queer, transgender man myself I specialize in working with people within the LGBTQIA+ community.
I cannot imagine how many of these profiles you have looked at so far, finding the right fit can be challenging - thanks for taking the time to check out mine. I imagine that there is a lot that feels challenging for you right now and I know how much pressure you may be under to have it all figured out. I am here to help you manage your distress and help to give you an avenue toward building a life worth living. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of expressions of distress including: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, emotion dysregulation, and trauma-related stress.
My name is Levi (they/them), I am a non-binary, transmasculine transgender therapist working from a trauma-informed, IFS lense.
I provide an affirming and accepting relationship within which you will find support to examine your experiences and goals. My practice is person-centered, and queer, trans, kink and body-positive. I use tools from EMDR and IFS to go deep, find emotional release, and provide stabilizing positive experiences around trauma processing.
My name is Levi (they/them), I am a non-binary, transmasculine transgender therapist working from a trauma-informed, IFS lense.
I provide an affirming and accepting relationship within which you will find support to examine your experiences and goals. My practice is person-centered, and queer, trans, kink and body-positive. I use tools from EMDR and IFS to go deep, find emotional release, and provide stabilizing positive experiences around trauma processing.
Jacob serves as the clinical director for Therapy Center of Philadelphia (TCP), where he and his supervisees specialize in providing mental healthcare for people who identify as transgender/non-binary/gender expansive, as well as the larger LGBTQIA+ communities and their families.
TCP helps people co-construct an atmosphere in which they can share their stories, expand their relationships, and find their power in a way that aligns with their values. Jacob also believes in the healing magic of art, music, gaming, fandom, pets, humor, and questioning everything, all of which he considers important to both therapy and supervision.
Jacob serves as the clinical director for Therapy Center of Philadelphia (TCP), where he and his supervisees specialize in providing mental healthcare for people who identify as transgender/non-binary/gender expansive, as well as the larger LGBTQIA+ communities and their families.
TCP helps people co-construct an atmosphere in which they can share their stories, expand their relationships, and find their power in a way that aligns with their values. Jacob also believes in the healing magic of art, music, gaming, fandom, pets, humor, and questioning everything, all of which he considers important to both therapy and supervision.
Terrence S Lubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
As a queer transgender man, I know how it feels to be a person in process, claiming what is right and real for me, and having the courage to break free of others’ expectations.
Pain brings people to therapy. Whether grief, shame, or trauma, the past lives in the body and impacts your perspective and choices, often leading to isolation. Therapy brings you back into connection. Through EMDR and IFS approaches, I will support you in healing old wounds, building loving relationships with yourself and your loved ones, and transforming your pain into compassion and resilience. I believe therapy provides a safe space to unpack the internal and external pressures that determine how you show up in the world, and to explore what feels authentic to you. You will find you can live more joyfully in the present.
As a queer transgender man, I know how it feels to be a person in process, claiming what is right and real for me, and having the courage to break free of others’ expectations.
Pain brings people to therapy. Whether grief, shame, or trauma, the past lives in the body and impacts your perspective and choices, often leading to isolation. Therapy brings you back into connection. Through EMDR and IFS approaches, I will support you in healing old wounds, building loving relationships with yourself and your loved ones, and transforming your pain into compassion and resilience. I believe therapy provides a safe space to unpack the internal and external pressures that determine how you show up in the world, and to explore what feels authentic to you. You will find you can live more joyfully in the present.
As a HAES-oriented therapist I honor bodies of all shapes and sizes, and enjoy working with folks who struggle with body image, disordered eating, and gender dysphoria.
I believe in a trauma-informed approach that views clients through various lenses, and considers social, cultural, and systematic influences. I offer an inclusive space that explores how identity, oppression, and/or marginalization plays a role in one’s perception of themselves and their outlook on healing and recovery. As a mindfulness-based therapist, my perspective focuses on your present experience as a practice that supports you in cultivating an awareness of your thoughts, reactions, and relational patterns.
As a HAES-oriented therapist I honor bodies of all shapes and sizes, and enjoy working with folks who struggle with body image, disordered eating, and gender dysphoria.
I believe in a trauma-informed approach that views clients through various lenses, and considers social, cultural, and systematic influences. I offer an inclusive space that explores how identity, oppression, and/or marginalization plays a role in one’s perception of themselves and their outlook on healing and recovery. As a mindfulness-based therapist, my perspective focuses on your present experience as a practice that supports you in cultivating an awareness of your thoughts, reactions, and relational patterns.
Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients.
We provide services for those within the LGBTQ+ community seeking guidance on many different issues, as well as those who are seeking connection to others with this community. We offer understanding and support around the intersection of identities contributing to the uniqueness of our clients.
Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients.
We provide services for those within the LGBTQ+ community seeking guidance on many different issues, as well as those who are seeking connection to others with this community. We offer understanding and support around the intersection of identities contributing to the uniqueness of our clients.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, women's issues, body image concerns, assertiveness, stress management, relationship problems, career decision making, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender expansive identities.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, women's issues, body image concerns, assertiveness, stress management, relationship problems, career decision making, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender expansive identities.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
Sara Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Maybe you are looking for a therapist for a sexuality concern, sex therapy, sexual pain, trauma, or for transgender-affirming care.
I am trained and licensed as a professional counselor, with an additional degree in human sexuality. I have a humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness background, and am also certified to treat complex trauma (C-PTSD). I see all sorts of people, and specialize in working with trans and NB folks, and treating women who experience sexual pain and painful sex.
Maybe you are looking for a therapist for a sexuality concern, sex therapy, sexual pain, trauma, or for transgender-affirming care.
I am trained and licensed as a professional counselor, with an additional degree in human sexuality. I have a humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness background, and am also certified to treat complex trauma (C-PTSD). I see all sorts of people, and specialize in working with trans and NB folks, and treating women who experience sexual pain and painful sex.
I have helped clients address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-injury, low self-esteem, lesbian/gay/bisexual & transgender identity issues, family relationship difficulties, religious traumas, & eating disorders / negative body image.
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It takes strength & courage to acknowledge personal shortcomings, painful experiences, & life stressors. I commend you for seeking professional help & I would be honored to be part of your journey of healing & self-improvement. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, lesbian, & woman of color.
I have helped clients address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-injury, low self-esteem, lesbian/gay/bisexual & transgender identity issues, family relationship difficulties, religious traumas, & eating disorders / negative body image.
Accepting new clients! Insurance-covered TeleHealth-Psychotherapy in 43 states & self-pay treatment nationwide! Contact me to have your health insurance benefits verified.
It takes strength & courage to acknowledge personal shortcomings, painful experiences, & life stressors. I commend you for seeking professional help & I would be honored to be part of your journey of healing & self-improvement. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, lesbian, & woman of color.
Gaining deeper insight into conflictual relationships, anxiety, balancing motherhood with life stresses, depression, or the unique demands of caregiving for transgender youth and adults can improve both work and personal life.
I primarily work with women professionals and students struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, as well as working with caregivers of transgender youth and adults. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I gently explore current situations and how it relates to the past.
Gaining deeper insight into conflictual relationships, anxiety, balancing motherhood with life stresses, depression, or the unique demands of caregiving for transgender youth and adults can improve both work and personal life.
I primarily work with women professionals and students struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, as well as working with caregivers of transgender youth and adults. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I gently explore current situations and how it relates to the past.
You want to know that you can walk into a room and don't have to play the "pronoun game", pretend you only have one partner, or have to listen to someone minimize your relationship, sexuality, or gender dysphoria.
I'm a LGBTQIA+ and relationship affirming, racial justice-oriented therapist. I integrate a variety of approaches while utilizing humor and pulling from my own personal experiences when appropriate (and when given permission). I want to help you identity and demolish any barriers in your path that are getting in the way of you being your most authentic self.
You want to know that you can walk into a room and don't have to play the "pronoun game", pretend you only have one partner, or have to listen to someone minimize your relationship, sexuality, or gender dysphoria.
I'm a LGBTQIA+ and relationship affirming, racial justice-oriented therapist. I integrate a variety of approaches while utilizing humor and pulling from my own personal experiences when appropriate (and when given permission). I want to help you identity and demolish any barriers in your path that are getting in the way of you being your most authentic self.
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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.