Transgender Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Anna Shaw
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have most experience working with
transgender
/LGBQIA+ identity, complex trauma, oppression, disability, and anxiety/depression. I have worked alongside many clients who have experienced neglect, abuse and rejection within their family of origin. I am here to help untangle the intricate web of symptoms and reactions that complex trauma creates. I provide tools to support you in finding meaningful ways to connect with yourself and others as you bravely step forward in your journey. You are the expert on your healing. I embrace integrating your personal belief systems and healing practices into our work.
Not accepting new clients
Sabrina J Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICGC-I
Verified
Verified
My practice LGBTQA+ affirming and I have extensive training and consultation in providing services for those struggling with
gender dysphoria
or gender issues.
The choice to start therapy can be a difficult one. Sometimes life’s greatest challenges also present opportunities for transformation. My desire is to provide a safe and comfortable space where that can occur. Psychotherapy can be a wonderful process to take much needed time for yourself. The world throws a lot at us. I believe therapy needs to be a conversation-tailored to each persons individual needs. Collaboration is key and my goal is to help my clients learn skills and strategies to increase coping and find peace. I also believe that change is possible for every person. My pronouns are she/her.
Gender Dysphoria Assessments & Letters - PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people work through
gender dysphoria
in a supportive and affirming space. From HRT to gender affirming surgeries, your goals for transition will be honored in the assessment and letter. Questions in the assessment are intended to capture your progress so far and clarify your goals, without pathologizing your gender.
Not accepting new clients
Sonya Dugal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! I am a Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified
Transgender
Care Therapist working in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience working with adolescents and adults and approach therapy from an experiential, feminist, multicultural approach. I utilize art making and expressive therapies to help facilitate greater self-acceptance, self-confidence, personal growth, and to empower you to create positive change. I believe art making has the power to heal and the magic to promote growth in a safe way, and it would be an honor to work with you.
Hayley Roverana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! You just 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 am here, above all, to be your biggest advocate. I aim to create a radically accepting space to confront, question, and explore what makes you who you are. I’m not afraid to talk about the hard things. Sex, intimacy, relationships, trauma… This is your space to let it all out. Everyone is welcome here. Judgement isn't tolerated. Arriving with your real, raw, and heavy baggage is celebrated.
Nick Matalik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am also passionate about the LGB+ community and have extensive knowledge working with
transgender
individuals.
Do you find yourself struggling with your identity or questioning “who am I, what do I want, how do I get there?” Are you in a relationship where things went stale and you’re looking to find what was lost? What if being aware of yourself and your relationships helped to ease some of those thoughts and led you towards a better understanding? My approach is simple. I love to be surrounded by a mellow atmosphere where hard work is done with warmth and encouragement. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where diversity is honored, bravery is respected, and discovering your true-self is encouraged.
Brittany Ashcraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I can help
transgender
clients navigate medical and social transition, as well as write surgery letters.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience as a therapist. I am the Clinical Director of East End Therapists, supervising our entire clinical staff. I specialize in treatment of complex trauma and PTSD, with Level I and Level II EMDR training. I am also trained in EMDR advanced somatic reprocessing, and I use awareness of the mind/body connection in much of my therapeutic treatment. I have a great deal of experience treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, as well as working with clients experiencing general life transitions which can feel overwhelming and traumatizing at times.
Not accepting new clients
Allana Sleeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a certified
Transgender
Care Therapist.
I have over a decade and a half of experience as a psychotherapist working mainly with adults. I depend on your needs to direct the type of way I work. I rely on using techniques and a therapeutic style that are compassionate, respectful, uniquely-tailored, and value the whole person. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a range of disorders and a range of symptoms such as those from depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, OCD, bipolar, and ADHD. I look forward to focusing on ways to assist you in finding a more contented, self-accepting and peaceful life.
Maevon Gumble
MMT, MT-BC
Feeling connected with your therapist is one of the most important parts of any journey of self-exploration. In the mental health services & gender affirming voicework that I offer as a music therapist & pre-licensed counselor, I use a collaborative, nonpathologizing, resource-oriented approach that fosters creative healing spaces for personal growth. Basically, this means that while I certainly bring my knowledge, resources & lived experiences into the work, I strive to honor your expertise of who you as well as your own strengths & resources. Together, we work to foster the kind of life that you want to be living.
Theo Forrester
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Let’s be real: being a person is hard. That’s an easy enough fact to acknowledge, but the truly difficult part is deciding when and where to put your vulnerabilities on display. While committing to the therapeutic process can feel unpredictable and is not without its messy bits, taking a step towards prioritizing yourself and your wellbeing is an act of incredible courage and a firm declaration of self-worth.
Not accepting new clients
Camille J Interligi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
My mission is to join with others in pursuit of healing, empowerment, & liberation. Those who work with me are often exploring issues of gender, sexuality, & race; privilege, marginalization, & systemic oppression; complex trauma; & relationships. We often focus on alleviating the anxiety, depression, & disconnection from self & others that can come with these experiences. Together, we work towards building self-understanding so you can make decisions about your life & relationships with awareness and intention.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
G Hoffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I view therapy not just as a way to address concerns or issues that one might have but as an opportunity to better understand yourself as a whole. When we take the time to explore how we act, think, and feel we are able to access new parts of ourselves and how we interact with others in our life. The process of therapy can be powerful. I can offer this opportunity for you to explore yourself and the things you want to change in your life in a setting that is safe, supportive, non-judgmental, & welcoming.
Waitlist for new clients
Morgan Ainsley Peterson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you or someone you know need help with issues around gender, sexuality, or alternative relationship lifestyle? If you, your partner or partners, family or community are struggling with any of these issues, the good news is that there are solutions to your challenges! In just a few sessions, you will begin to feel the weight lift and you'll see real world results in tackling these concerns.
Finn Siepser
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MFA, MA
Verified
Verified
Let’s get you to where you want to be. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and I bring to the work: lived experience, training, and a sincere commitment to you living your best life. I follow your lead while also speaking up when something sounds like it might be harmful internalized messaging. I am invested in working with people of a wide range of relationship models and social identities including polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans and nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fat, disabled, neurodivergent, and sex workers. I come to therapy as a second career from the art and education worlds.
Rebecca (Rowan) Levy
MA
Things have been feeling difficult for a while now. You know you want something different, but it’s hard to motivate and place what that really is. You are sensitive, creative, queer, thoughtful, and full of thoughts. You likely have a habit of overextending yourself in the hopes of finding a place where you feel you belong. You see patterns in your relationships that you want to examine and change. You know you deserve a more satisfying life. Therapy is a non-judgmental space in which you can overcome familiar patterns by being witnessed and heard, and acquire tools to improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Taffie Bucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a safe welcoming place where you can just be? Be heard, be valued, be accepted exactly where you are? I Invite you into my space to experience these thoughts and emotions. As a therapist, I incorporate different approaches which address a variety of mental health issues. I empower you to move forward in life in a way that is dynamic and nurturing. I have an unwavering belief that you can experience change based on your needs and goals. We can walk through challenge and fear together to help you create a fulfilling life.
Meggan Hudspeth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“Yoga means addition—addition of energy, strength, and beauty to body, mind, and soul.”—Amit Ray, Indian author and spiritualist In order to get to the root of what’s causing your discomfort we have to go towards and not away. This is painful but will cause change. I’m going to ask you to share your story with me. But you don’t have to do it alone. I see myself as both a support and a fierce advocate for clients to assist with their growth and navigation through the barriers. Through the addition of support and guidance I can help increase your energy strength and beauty of your self as a whole.
Not accepting new clients
Emma Shannon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
If you are hoping to grow in some way, I would be honored to work with you to improve your mood, your patterns of thinking, your relationships, or your understanding of self. What I bring to the table is a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach, grounded in narrative and existential theories. I will create a trusting, safe space for you to share your deepest thoughts and feelings. You deserve a therapist who will meet you where you are, so that we can start on the same page. If you want to create meaning in your life, navigate the complexities of being human, and feel more fulfilled, I am here to help you figure out how.
Not accepting new clients
Kaitlyn E Myers-Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
(Not accepting new clients at this time.) In serving clients who may be part of the Autistic, LGBTQ+, and/or military communities, I've seen first hand that the diversity of human experience leads to ingenuity. I work to provide an accepting, supportive, and creative space for clients to communicate their story and discover their own path forward. I encourage clients to explore the narrative that defines the personal, professional, and social aspects of their life, navigating intersections between lived experiences and identities.
Not accepting new clients
Lee Jacobs Riggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-PA, LCPC-IL
Verified
Verified
In my individual, couples, and family work, values of collaboration, mutuality, and connection guide my practice. I partner with clients to identify their own unique strengths that can be used as resources to foster growth and change. I am attentive to the role of early family experiences, cultural values, oppression, and stigma in shaping client's experiences. Particularly when addressing painful or traumatic areas, I attend to clients' emotional safety using mindfulness and body awareness. I believe that healing happens in the context of honest relationships and invite my clients to engage in open dialog about our work together.
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