Transgender Therapists in Trafford, PA
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
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I specialize in therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults with a focus on gender-affirming care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people.
My approach is collaborative and values-based. I blend talk therapy with practical tools to help you manage difficult thoughts and emotions while working toward your long-term goals. Therapy is never linear, but you should feel you’re making progress. If you've been to therapy before and felt supported but not challenged, we may be a good fit.
I specialize in therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults with a focus on gender-affirming care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people.
My approach is collaborative and values-based. I blend talk therapy with practical tools to help you manage difficult thoughts and emotions while working toward your long-term goals. Therapy is never linear, but you should feel you’re making progress. If you've been to therapy before and felt supported but not challenged, we may be a good fit.
I offer Gender Affirming letters following WPATH standards.
Working collaboratively with clients and using a person centered approach to therapy is central to my work and care I give to all clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those healing from trauma, and those who experience depression and anxiety. As my client, you can expect a collaborative, and healthy working relationship to meet your goals. Whether you're exploring your identity, working through past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a space for transformation.
I offer Gender Affirming letters following WPATH standards.
Working collaboratively with clients and using a person centered approach to therapy is central to my work and care I give to all clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those healing from trauma, and those who experience depression and anxiety. As my client, you can expect a collaborative, and healthy working relationship to meet your goals. Whether you're exploring your identity, working through past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a space for transformation.
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.
I love to work with my non-binary and transgender communities to thrive and navigate all of life’s transitions.
I believe in your ability to build the life you want and grow towards the person you want to be. Especially if life is hard for you due to complex trauma and living under systems of oppression. I believe that radical change and liberation starts from the inside out.
I love to work with my non-binary and transgender communities to thrive and navigate all of life’s transitions.
I believe in your ability to build the life you want and grow towards the person you want to be. Especially if life is hard for you due to complex trauma and living under systems of oppression. I believe that radical change and liberation starts from the inside out.
When anxiety, depression, or major life transitions begin to weigh heavily, it can feel exhausting to carry everything on your own. Many people seek therapy when stress becomes constant, roles shift, relationships feel strained, or daily pressures feel overwhelming. The clients I support often come in while navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay strong for others. I provide a supportive space to find clarity, restore balance, and build tools for moving forward with confidence and peace.
When anxiety, depression, or major life transitions begin to weigh heavily, it can feel exhausting to carry everything on your own. Many people seek therapy when stress becomes constant, roles shift, relationships feel strained, or daily pressures feel overwhelming. The clients I support often come in while navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay strong for others. I provide a supportive space to find clarity, restore balance, and build tools for moving forward with confidence and peace.
My ideal client is someone facing trauma, identity questions, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, but they’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of control. They want to understand themselves better and make choices that align with their values. Often impacted by outside pressures or past wounds, they’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore, grow, and reconnect with their inner strength. They know change is hard but possible and are ready to begin that journey.
My ideal client is someone facing trauma, identity questions, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, but they’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of control. They want to understand themselves better and make choices that align with their values. Often impacted by outside pressures or past wounds, they’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore, grow, and reconnect with their inner strength. They know change is hard but possible and are ready to begin that journey.
Your journey has been unique. As your therapist, I'm here to walk with you as we explore your experiences, identity, and beliefs together. Here, you'll find a place of safety, created to support your healing and growth, where you can feel truly heard and accepted. With nearly 15 years of experience in the field, I'm here to help you build the peaceful and fulfilling life you deserve.
Your journey has been unique. As your therapist, I'm here to walk with you as we explore your experiences, identity, and beliefs together. Here, you'll find a place of safety, created to support your healing and growth, where you can feel truly heard and accepted. With nearly 15 years of experience in the field, I'm here to help you build the peaceful and fulfilling life you deserve.
Jannette Travali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MPH, MS, NCC/LPC, RDN/LDN, CEDS
Seven Fields, PA 16046
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Hey, Hi, I'm Fig—I'm a witchy, disabled, neurospicy, agender, queerdo who also happens to be a therapist. I might be a good fit for you if you're interested in processing relationship trauma/abuse, processing sexual trauma, understanding health relationship building & communication (in monogamous or ENM/polyamorous relationships), are looking to explore kink dynamics or gender & sexuality, are looking to process grief, understand your neurodiversity better, or just need someone to talk to who might just "get" it. I am here to walk with you as you reconnect with your body, your voice, and your resilience.
Hey, Hi, I'm Fig—I'm a witchy, disabled, neurospicy, agender, queerdo who also happens to be a therapist. I might be a good fit for you if you're interested in processing relationship trauma/abuse, processing sexual trauma, understanding health relationship building & communication (in monogamous or ENM/polyamorous relationships), are looking to explore kink dynamics or gender & sexuality, are looking to process grief, understand your neurodiversity better, or just need someone to talk to who might just "get" it. I am here to walk with you as you reconnect with your body, your voice, and your resilience.
Are you tired of bobblehead therapists who nod and don't give feedback? Do you struggle with ending up in unhealthy relationships over and over again? Are you scared of physical intimacy or do you feel like you crave it? Many of my clients are individuals who are frustrated with cycles that are no longer working for them and are looking for a guide to hold them accountable in reaching their goals. That's where I come in.
Are you tired of bobblehead therapists who nod and don't give feedback? Do you struggle with ending up in unhealthy relationships over and over again? Are you scared of physical intimacy or do you feel like you crave it? Many of my clients are individuals who are frustrated with cycles that are no longer working for them and are looking for a guide to hold them accountable in reaching their goals. That's where I come in.
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.
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.
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, disability, racial identity, complex trauma, and relationships. We often focus on alleviating the anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self & others that can result from our lived experiences. Together, we work towards building self-understanding so you can make decisions about your life & relationships with awareness and intention.
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, disability, racial identity, complex trauma, and relationships. We often focus on alleviating the anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self & others that can result from our lived experiences. Together, we work towards building self-understanding so you can make decisions about your life & relationships with awareness and intention.
Trauma is stored mentally and physically inside of us. It’s not something you can just "get over". You may try to forget it, but this will only provide, at best, temporary relief. The path to healing is not through removing the pain of the trauma, but rather through understanding and developing a healthy relationship with it. This isn’t easy, and can often be long and frightening process, but it can lead to a reclaimed sense of self-worth and a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with the world around you. If any of this resonates with you, we may work well together on your journey to healing and wholeness.
Trauma is stored mentally and physically inside of us. It’s not something you can just "get over". You may try to forget it, but this will only provide, at best, temporary relief. The path to healing is not through removing the pain of the trauma, but rather through understanding and developing a healthy relationship with it. This isn’t easy, and can often be long and frightening process, but it can lead to a reclaimed sense of self-worth and a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with the world around you. If any of this resonates with you, we may work well together on your journey to healing and wholeness.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
You’ve spent a long time wondering if you were just missing something. Maybe you’ve worked hard to keep up — at school, at work, in relationships — but things still feel harder than they should. You’ve been told to stay calm, get organized, try harder. But deep down, you’re asking: is it ADHD? Autism? Trauma? Or something else entirely? You’re not broken or making excuses — and you deserve answers. My work is about helping people finally understand what’s really going on, with clarity and care.
You’ve spent a long time wondering if you were just missing something. Maybe you’ve worked hard to keep up — at school, at work, in relationships — but things still feel harder than they should. You’ve been told to stay calm, get organized, try harder. But deep down, you’re asking: is it ADHD? Autism? Trauma? Or something else entirely? You’re not broken or making excuses — and you deserve answers. My work is about helping people finally understand what’s really going on, with clarity and care.
If you are looking for reflective dialogue, various affirmations, and a whole lot of realness, I'm your guy! As a therapist, my goal is to provide sessions that are grounded in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that considers how personal history, relationships, and broader social contexts shape mental health. I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels thoughtful, empowering, and collaborative, where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace.
If you are looking for reflective dialogue, various affirmations, and a whole lot of realness, I'm your guy! As a therapist, my goal is to provide sessions that are grounded in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that considers how personal history, relationships, and broader social contexts shape mental health. I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels thoughtful, empowering, and collaborative, where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace.
We have experience working with the LGBTQ community are well versed in the WPATH guidelines for Transgender care.
My goal in providing therapy is to promote a judgement free, non-anxious presence so that you can explore and grow in ways that feel right to you. By using a mix of traditional and trauma-informed therapy styles, we will work together towards healing and authenticity. Whether you struggle with abuse, discrimination, anxiety, depression, need to hone your coping skills or discover your future path, we are here for you. Discover a safe, confidential, and friendly place to explore issues that are close to your heart. You are cared for and loved.
We have experience working with the LGBTQ community are well versed in the WPATH guidelines for Transgender care.
My goal in providing therapy is to promote a judgement free, non-anxious presence so that you can explore and grow in ways that feel right to you. By using a mix of traditional and trauma-informed therapy styles, we will work together towards healing and authenticity. Whether you struggle with abuse, discrimination, anxiety, depression, need to hone your coping skills or discover your future path, we are here for you. Discover a safe, confidential, and friendly place to explore issues that are close to your heart. You are cared for and loved.
I work with queer folks who carry anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt from setting their needs and identities aside in the name of belonging. Maybe you’ve resorted to bending, explaining, and smoothing things over so others can “get it.” You deserve to be fully seen and embraced as you. You want relationships where you don’t have to dull your spark or earn love and acceptance. Maybe you’re worried that losing a relationship means losing a whole community. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself, but sometimes unmasking just feels too vulnerable. You’re ready for queer JOY and to embrace it without apology.
I work with queer folks who carry anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt from setting their needs and identities aside in the name of belonging. Maybe you’ve resorted to bending, explaining, and smoothing things over so others can “get it.” You deserve to be fully seen and embraced as you. You want relationships where you don’t have to dull your spark or earn love and acceptance. Maybe you’re worried that losing a relationship means losing a whole community. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself, but sometimes unmasking just feels too vulnerable. You’re ready for queer JOY and to embrace it without apology.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Erica Maloney, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and lifelong yinzer. My approach is casual and affirming. You can depend on me to come to each session ready to share my positive energy, sense of humor and unconditional positive regard. As a member of the queer and neurodivergent community, I leverage my life experience to provide culturally responsive therapy for LGBTQ+ folks. I think my most valuable skill is creating a safe and welcoming space for clients.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Erica Maloney, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and lifelong yinzer. My approach is casual and affirming. You can depend on me to come to each session ready to share my positive energy, sense of humor and unconditional positive regard. As a member of the queer and neurodivergent community, I leverage my life experience to provide culturally responsive therapy for LGBTQ+ folks. I think my most valuable skill is creating a safe and welcoming space for clients.
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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.