Transgender Therapists in Mifflintown, PA
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or you don't know what you're feeling at all? Do you feel as though people are taking advantage of you or you don't know who you are anymore? You're not alone, this is very common. I will partner with you and help you to identify not only what you're feeling, but also how to cope with those feelings so you can feel more empowered to navigate your life more effectively. I can also help you to find your voice, so you can connect with who you are and to begin to assert clear boundaries with others.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or you don't know what you're feeling at all? Do you feel as though people are taking advantage of you or you don't know who you are anymore? You're not alone, this is very common. I will partner with you and help you to identify not only what you're feeling, but also how to cope with those feelings so you can feel more empowered to navigate your life more effectively. I can also help you to find your voice, so you can connect with who you are and to begin to assert clear boundaries with others.
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I primarily serve folks who are navigating chronic pain/illness, disability, health anxiety, medical trauma and gaslighting, gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, and complex PTSD.
I use feminist and narrative methods to translate awareness into actionable change. I also practice Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). My integrative approach is insight, depth, and systems oriented, and I’m influenced by liberation psychology, contemplative and existential philosophy, and harm reduction principles.
I primarily serve folks who are navigating chronic pain/illness, disability, health anxiety, medical trauma and gaslighting, gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, and complex PTSD.
I use feminist and narrative methods to translate awareness into actionable change. I also practice Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). My integrative approach is insight, depth, and systems oriented, and I’m influenced by liberation psychology, contemplative and existential philosophy, and harm reduction principles.
I primarily provide relationship counseling and individual counseling to clients exploring and navigating: polyamory, non-monogamy, kink, gender identity, sexuality, intimacy and relationship concerns.
I specialize in relationship concerns, identity exploration, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I work collaboratively to help clients understand patterns, deconstruct shame, and build emotional regulation skills. I tend to pull skill building from ACT, CBT, and Narrative therapies. I also use my EFT + Gottman training for relationship counseling.
I primarily provide relationship counseling and individual counseling to clients exploring and navigating: polyamory, non-monogamy, kink, gender identity, sexuality, intimacy and relationship concerns.
I specialize in relationship concerns, identity exploration, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I work collaboratively to help clients understand patterns, deconstruct shame, and build emotional regulation skills. I tend to pull skill building from ACT, CBT, and Narrative therapies. I also use my EFT + Gottman training for relationship counseling.
As a NeuroQueer therapist, I get what it's like navigating a world that wasn't built for you. Maybe you're exploring your identity, healing from a childhood that didn't feel safe, or exhausted from masking who you really are. If you've tried therapy before but felt like you had to explain yourself constantly or hide parts of who you are, then you deserve a therapist who shares your lived experience and creates space where ALL of you is welcome. I'm here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self—the person who's been there all along, beneath the layers of protection and survival strategies you've had to develop.
As a NeuroQueer therapist, I get what it's like navigating a world that wasn't built for you. Maybe you're exploring your identity, healing from a childhood that didn't feel safe, or exhausted from masking who you really are. If you've tried therapy before but felt like you had to explain yourself constantly or hide parts of who you are, then you deserve a therapist who shares your lived experience and creates space where ALL of you is welcome. I'm here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self—the person who's been there all along, beneath the layers of protection and survival strategies you've had to develop.
Hello! I am Pat (they/he), a Queer and trans Licensed Social Worker. My past work as a neuroscience researcher, along with my own mental health struggles, drove me towards therapy as a calling. I am Queer-friendly, fat-positive, kink and ENM friendly, and anti-oppression in my stances; as much as I can, I want the therapy space to be an open and healing environment rather than one that recreates systemic inequality.
Hello! I am Pat (they/he), a Queer and trans Licensed Social Worker. My past work as a neuroscience researcher, along with my own mental health struggles, drove me towards therapy as a calling. I am Queer-friendly, fat-positive, kink and ENM friendly, and anti-oppression in my stances; as much as I can, I want the therapy space to be an open and healing environment rather than one that recreates systemic inequality.
Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. With an emphasis on personal liberation, I aim to empower those most marginalized (i.e. those who are LGBTQ+, POC, &/ Neurodiverse). I also specialize in managing Bipolar Disorder, OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders, PTSD, & Social Anxiety. Psychotherapy skills help us overcome obstacles and create a life of joy and wellbeing. By enhancing your strengths, reworking coping mechanisms, and reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find inner peace.
Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. With an emphasis on personal liberation, I aim to empower those most marginalized (i.e. those who are LGBTQ+, POC, &/ Neurodiverse). I also specialize in managing Bipolar Disorder, OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders, PTSD, & Social Anxiety. Psychotherapy skills help us overcome obstacles and create a life of joy and wellbeing. By enhancing your strengths, reworking coping mechanisms, and reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find inner peace.
Life can be messy, unpredictable, and overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to juggle school, work, relationships, or new life changes. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, grief, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a multitude of mental health needs, including depression, stress, anger & impulse control, identity development & exploration, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, unhealthy relationship dynamics, communication, and life transitions.
Life can be messy, unpredictable, and overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to juggle school, work, relationships, or new life changes. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, grief, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a multitude of mental health needs, including depression, stress, anger & impulse control, identity development & exploration, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, unhealthy relationship dynamics, communication, and life transitions.
Finding the Right Care Should Be Easy.
At AWPA, our highly trained psychologists quickly respond to every inquiry with compassion, responsiveness, and priority. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning with a clear sense of what you’re looking for, having access to timely, attentive support can make all the difference.
We are a locally owned, mid-sized practice, committed to making your care feel personal.
Finding the Right Care Should Be Easy.
At AWPA, our highly trained psychologists quickly respond to every inquiry with compassion, responsiveness, and priority. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning with a clear sense of what you’re looking for, having access to timely, attentive support can make all the difference.
We are a locally owned, mid-sized practice, committed to making your care feel personal.
You’re a teen or young adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, or relationship stress. Maybe school feels exhausting, transitions feel destabilizing, or your thoughts won’t slow down. You might be high-achieving but constantly worried, or unsure of who you are and where you fit. You want relief from the mental noise, more confidence, and tools that actually work. Most of all, you want to feel understood while building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
You’re a teen or young adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, or relationship stress. Maybe school feels exhausting, transitions feel destabilizing, or your thoughts won’t slow down. You might be high-achieving but constantly worried, or unsure of who you are and where you fit. You want relief from the mental noise, more confidence, and tools that actually work. Most of all, you want to feel understood while building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you a parent trying to balance your role as a mom/dad and maintaining a sense of self? Are you dealing with infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum anxiety or depression, abortion, or other reproductive challenges? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for affirming and supportive care? If so, I would love to help you on your journey to being the best version of yourself. Therapy is a great first step toward making positive changes in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you a parent trying to balance your role as a mom/dad and maintaining a sense of self? Are you dealing with infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum anxiety or depression, abortion, or other reproductive challenges? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for affirming and supportive care? If so, I would love to help you on your journey to being the best version of yourself. Therapy is a great first step toward making positive changes in your life.
I'm excited about taking this healing journey with you. I’m an online therapist and I use an eclectic approach to help you identify and heal traumas (big or small), so that you can live the life that you want. I value creating a non-judgmental, and empathetic environment so that you can feel safe and supported while moving towards your goals. My goal is that you leave therapy feeling empowered and positive about your life. I feel that virtual (on-line) therapy is a great tool to add flexibility to the process and help fit into your life. I provide affirming care for all individuals.
I'm excited about taking this healing journey with you. I’m an online therapist and I use an eclectic approach to help you identify and heal traumas (big or small), so that you can live the life that you want. I value creating a non-judgmental, and empathetic environment so that you can feel safe and supported while moving towards your goals. My goal is that you leave therapy feeling empowered and positive about your life. I feel that virtual (on-line) therapy is a great tool to add flexibility to the process and help fit into your life. I provide affirming care for all individuals.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe, supportive space to be truly heard and understood. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has placed in their path. What they need most is an empathetic listener—someone who will meet them where they are, without judgment, and walk beside them as they navigate their emotions and experiences.
Together, we can explore the difficult feelings that often hold them back and work toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to help them uncover their own resilience and strength so they can move forward with clarity.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe, supportive space to be truly heard and understood. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has placed in their path. What they need most is an empathetic listener—someone who will meet them where they are, without judgment, and walk beside them as they navigate their emotions and experiences.
Together, we can explore the difficult feelings that often hold them back and work toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to help them uncover their own resilience and strength so they can move forward with clarity.
Hi there! I'm assuming you made it to my page because life has gotten particularly difficult and you're searching for confirmation that "you are not crazy for feeling that way". We are not crazy for feeling - and therapy can help assist you in understanding why some emotions are more difficult for you to feel than others. Recovery is about learning tolerance; not forgetting or dismissing your experiences.
Hi there! I'm assuming you made it to my page because life has gotten particularly difficult and you're searching for confirmation that "you are not crazy for feeling that way". We are not crazy for feeling - and therapy can help assist you in understanding why some emotions are more difficult for you to feel than others. Recovery is about learning tolerance; not forgetting or dismissing your experiences.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent wondering how to support your child, a teen or college student feeling anxious or under pressure, or an adult who feels stuck in perfectionism and self-doubt, I offer a warm, welcoming space where therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. I’m known for my warm, down-to-earth style that helps clients, especially those new to therapy, feel comfortable opening up. With children, I incorporate play-based and developmentally appropriate techniques to help them express what’s hard to put into words.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent wondering how to support your child, a teen or college student feeling anxious or under pressure, or an adult who feels stuck in perfectionism and self-doubt, I offer a warm, welcoming space where therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. I’m known for my warm, down-to-earth style that helps clients, especially those new to therapy, feel comfortable opening up. With children, I incorporate play-based and developmentally appropriate techniques to help them express what’s hard to put into words.
Do you feel like you've forgotten who you are, or maybe you've never really known? Perhaps you're struggling with dissatisfaction or overwhelm in your life roles. Maybe you've been carrying the burden of pain, shame, regret, or trauma since before you can remember. And despite all of this, maybe you're ready for change, you're looking for fulfillment, or you're seeking healing.
Do you feel like you've forgotten who you are, or maybe you've never really known? Perhaps you're struggling with dissatisfaction or overwhelm in your life roles. Maybe you've been carrying the burden of pain, shame, regret, or trauma since before you can remember. And despite all of this, maybe you're ready for change, you're looking for fulfillment, or you're seeking healing.
My experience in the field of mental health extends over thirty years. I specialize in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, but also, a number of other issues which brings people to treatment who are looking for relief from their symptoms.
My experience in the field of mental health extends over thirty years. I specialize in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, but also, a number of other issues which brings people to treatment who are looking for relief from their symptoms.
I am a bilingual Russian- and English-speaking therapist in Brooklyn, offering psychotherapy in both Russian and English, with over 15 years of clinical experience. I work with women who feel emotionally exhausted from always being the strong one—in relationships, in motherhood, and at work. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, chronic self-doubt, and over-giving, while feeling disconnected from their own needs and sense of self.
I am a bilingual Russian- and English-speaking therapist in Brooklyn, offering psychotherapy in both Russian and English, with over 15 years of clinical experience. I work with women who feel emotionally exhausted from always being the strong one—in relationships, in motherhood, and at work. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, chronic self-doubt, and over-giving, while feeling disconnected from their own needs and sense of self.
Are you ready to heal, feel empowered, and reclaim your confidence? If you’re struggling with the weight of life stressors, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or finding it difficult to break free from self-criticism, I’m here to help. Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, struggling with body image issues, grief, difficulties with emotional regulation, feeling stuck in patterns of perfectionism, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who want to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves—providing a compassionate, understanding space to help you move forward.
Are you ready to heal, feel empowered, and reclaim your confidence? If you’re struggling with the weight of life stressors, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or finding it difficult to break free from self-criticism, I’m here to help. Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, struggling with body image issues, grief, difficulties with emotional regulation, feeling stuck in patterns of perfectionism, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who want to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves—providing a compassionate, understanding space to help you move forward.
I’m a queer, nonbinary, chronically ill, and neurodiverse therapist who knows firsthand how hard it can be to exist in a world not designed for you. I work with trans and gender-diverse kids and teens, neurodivergent clients of all ages, and those living with disability to explore identity, navigate change, and make life feel more possible. In our sessions, we might laugh, cry, vent, or problem-solve - whatever the moment calls for. I show up candidly and without judgment, creating a space where you never have to justify who you are. My ethics don’t shift with politics; you are radically safe with me.
I’m a queer, nonbinary, chronically ill, and neurodiverse therapist who knows firsthand how hard it can be to exist in a world not designed for you. I work with trans and gender-diverse kids and teens, neurodivergent clients of all ages, and those living with disability to explore identity, navigate change, and make life feel more possible. In our sessions, we might laugh, cry, vent, or problem-solve - whatever the moment calls for. I show up candidly and without judgment, creating a space where you never have to justify who you are. My ethics don’t shift with politics; you are radically safe with me.
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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.