Transgender Therapists in Nashville, TN

Hi there! I am a counselor who works with clients ages 13+ and am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, self-esteem, anger management, and transition issues. I also have specialized training and experience working with older adults with dementia and other cognitive and age-related changes. Additionally, I see teenagers and adults of all ages who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am well-versed in helping clients who are questioning their identities, beginning the coming-out process, and/or transitioning. I am included as a recommended specialist for transgender mental health in the local OUTMemphis Resource Guide.

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.

It’s taken me a long time to write this because I desperately wanted my bio to communicate my heart for counseling, people, and the work that I do, but I also feel that words fall short when you’re trying to communicate something so intimate. First of all, you are brave for taking a step toward deeper healing, and I am honored that you might consider me as a support alongside you in your journey. Whether this is your first time seeking counseling or your 10th time, I hope to encourage and help empower you in your fight to become who you want to be. Whatever next step you decide to take, I hope the best for you.

My specialty areas include trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, car accidents and other accidents, combat exposure, and other violent crimes); relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict); sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression); gender (women's issues, men's issues, transgender issues); identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes); mood disorders (depression and anxiety); along with other areas of concern. Please go to www.mcaninchpsychological.com to see more.

Hi there! My name is Kevin Khye. As a person who has been on their own journey of self-discovery, I understand how important it is to have guidance on your path of personal transformation. You know yourself best, and I would be grateful to come alongside you, empowering you to create solutions for your life. Through compassionate support and empathy, I can help you on that journey. Throughout my experience, I’ve helped adults, children, and teens who are dealing with grief and loss, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, LGBTQ issues, and trauma, in addition to co-facilitating groups for transgender youth and their parents.

Feeling frustrated by anxiety or depression? Need help sorting out your gender identity ( gender dysphoria ), sexual preferences, and other LGBTQIA+ issues? In therapy, you can get practical help and build coping skills. You can get the help that you need to reach your goals. You can learn to better manage both everyday frustrations and the big events in your life. We will work on skills to manage stress, build motivation, and move your life forward in the direction that you want to go. HRT and confirmation surgery letters if indicated. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, let me help you find your way.

I am also a SAP for those who operate under DOT safety and have failed a drug test.* We all need someone at one time or another. Reach out, I would love to help. I have many years working with addiction and recovery. I work with many populations to include addictions, codependency, couples, marriage and family, childhood trauma, grief, severe and persistent mental illness such as bi-polar, OCD etc, situational issues, and personality disorders. I work with spiritual issues and have experience working with transgender population such as gender dysphoria and coming out. I use person centered approach.

Finding a therapist who validates and reflects core aspects of your identity can be difficult. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to feel accepted, respected, and understood. I appreciate working with a diverse group of clients, especially individuals from marginalized and underserved communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+). My approach is intersectional, collaborative, and based in a social justice framework.

Do you identify as gender diverse/non-conforming? Are you questioning/discovering your gender or needing a referral letter for transition steps? Jack is a licensed therapist in the states of IN, KY, TN, & IL and a Life Coach with no geographic restrictions. Their practice provides individual counseling and coaching, specializing in gender and they are very well versed in writing referral letters for medical transition steps (Note: All letters are written per WPATH standards and provided under an Informed Consent Assessment Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees - Letters offered in IN, KY, TN, & IL).

Are you looking for support and guidance on your journey? You don’t have to do it alone. Showing your true colors can feel vulnerable, so it is my intention to hold space in which you can feel safe to be yourself without judgement. My practice is defined by a genuine desire to help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Therapy can act as an anchor, providing the stability and support to explore your identity safely. I will be there every step of the way to support you in forging new paths and helping you discover and build the life you have always imagined.

As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms all of your identities, values, and experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore your gender or sexuality, work through relationship stressors or eating concerns, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and deeply valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.

Self-discovery is an intentional process which helps us create a balanced approach to change. I offer an accepting space for teens, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community to explore identity, life changes, and relationships.

LGBTQ+. Gender. Sexuality. Alternative Spirituality. Kink. Sex Work. Vegan. Life Coaching. Tarot. Reiki. Virtual. 420 Friendly. Anxiety. Depression. Adult ADHD. BPD. Couples. Meditation. I specialize in gender transitions, LGBTQ+ living, alternative spiritualities, and mindfulness. Don't worry, our straight friends are always welcome too! Find out more at WWW.LEAHNEWMANCOUNSELING.COM

My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.

When you cut a tree down and look at the growth rings added every year, you can see the way fire, water, wind, and people have impacted its life each year. I believe that people are no different. Our environment shapes us, and nevertheless we grow. Some years are harder than others, but even within the hard years, growth takes place.

Most of the folks I work with have experienced relational trauma (abuse/neglect), dysfunctional family systems, and/or social marginalization. Our brains and nervous systems are incredibly resilient and creative in adapting to these challenges. Ironically, sometimes the very adaptations that once helped us survive keep us stuck in painful patterns. My clients often struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming emotions, or numbness and disconnection. They may feel intense self-doubt or internal criticism. They may long for close connections but also feel terrified of relationships.