Transgender Therapists in 53711
Javon Alyasiri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Beyond providing general therapy services, I have 15 years of experience providing a safe, empathetic, therapeutic environment for individuals who identify as part of the transgender and gender variant communities.
Change promotes growth. Whether self-generated or completely unexpected, change can be challenging for some, and inspirational for others. Having a clinical partner to join you as you navigate your journey can ease the stress that comes along with the inevitable changes that you will encounter throughout life. My clinical approach is to work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times. I work with individuals and couples to help you feel supported as we partner together to accomplish your goals.
Beyond providing general therapy services, I have 15 years of experience providing a safe, empathetic, therapeutic environment for individuals who identify as part of the transgender and gender variant communities.
Change promotes growth. Whether self-generated or completely unexpected, change can be challenging for some, and inspirational for others. Having a clinical partner to join you as you navigate your journey can ease the stress that comes along with the inevitable changes that you will encounter throughout life. My clinical approach is to work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times. I work with individuals and couples to help you feel supported as we partner together to accomplish your goals.
Stacy L Knoll
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CPT
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
I am all about meeting people where they are. I believe in creating an environment that feels safe and trusting. I work hard at listening and not trying to talk people out of their feelings. It is not my job to fix problems, but to help guide people to make changes, in order to meet the goals that are important in their lives.
I am all about meeting people where they are. I believe in creating an environment that feels safe and trusting. I work hard at listening and not trying to talk people out of their feelings. It is not my job to fix problems, but to help guide people to make changes, in order to meet the goals that are important in their lives.
Kate Cousin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
The person-to-person connection in therapy is of the utmost importance to me. I am a deeply compassionate person with a true desire to help others find healing and growth. I bring my authentic self to each therapy session—including my lived experience, sense of humor, and breadth of knowledge about the field—and invite each client to do the same. You will find in me a gentle, warm presence with an unassuming, nonjudgmental approach.
The person-to-person connection in therapy is of the utmost importance to me. I am a deeply compassionate person with a true desire to help others find healing and growth. I bring my authentic self to each therapy session—including my lived experience, sense of humor, and breadth of knowledge about the field—and invite each client to do the same. You will find in me a gentle, warm presence with an unassuming, nonjudgmental approach.
Ashley Floyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
My clients often want to gain deep insights into themselves and use these insights to see shifts such as greater self-compassion, less anxiety, and more fulfillment and authenticity. Whether processing trauma or difficult relationships, navigating their sexual identity (queer, non-monogamous, kinky, etc.), or working through everyday struggles, my clients seek an understanding, informed, and non-judgmental place that can help them truly get to know themselves.
My clients often want to gain deep insights into themselves and use these insights to see shifts such as greater self-compassion, less anxiety, and more fulfillment and authenticity. Whether processing trauma or difficult relationships, navigating their sexual identity (queer, non-monogamous, kinky, etc.), or working through everyday struggles, my clients seek an understanding, informed, and non-judgmental place that can help them truly get to know themselves.
Kevin Davies
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Kevin uses a collaborative and flexible approach in his work with clients of all backgrounds. His attitude of warmth and non judgement, deliberate attention to the present moment, and familiarity with effective treatment models invites you to open up to your experience in order to pursue what truly matters to you. Kevin has worked with teens, adults, and couples in a variety of settings throughout his career. His experience in crisis management and community-based programs helps him stand with clients during struggles and triumphs with an open heart.
Kevin uses a collaborative and flexible approach in his work with clients of all backgrounds. His attitude of warmth and non judgement, deliberate attention to the present moment, and familiarity with effective treatment models invites you to open up to your experience in order to pursue what truly matters to you. Kevin has worked with teens, adults, and couples in a variety of settings throughout his career. His experience in crisis management and community-based programs helps him stand with clients during struggles and triumphs with an open heart.
Jennifer Fortune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
Olivia Stiles
LPC Intern, CRC, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
Open Space LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
My best fit client is an individual or couple or family that is ready for change. I work best with clients who are ready to embrace themselves or relationships in a nonjudgemental and accountable way. I will at times provide therapeutic homework and I can extend sessions to longer than hour because people need to express themselves in more than 55 minutes sometimes. If you are someone who likes to think outside of the box, you will enjoy my expressive arts background that supports inner wisdom and treats you, the client, as the other expert in the room.
My best fit client is an individual or couple or family that is ready for change. I work best with clients who are ready to embrace themselves or relationships in a nonjudgemental and accountable way. I will at times provide therapeutic homework and I can extend sessions to longer than hour because people need to express themselves in more than 55 minutes sometimes. If you are someone who likes to think outside of the box, you will enjoy my expressive arts background that supports inner wisdom and treats you, the client, as the other expert in the room.
Julia Mueller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Julia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Julia graduated from Edgewood College with a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Julia serves adults age 18 and older. Julia utilizes a systems approach, focusing on strengths within the client and their support network. Julia enjoys meeting with clients, exploring the challenges they are experiencing, and setting goals to improve their overall well-being. When not working, Julia enjoys spending time with her family and watching reality TV.
Julia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Julia graduated from Edgewood College with a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Julia serves adults age 18 and older. Julia utilizes a systems approach, focusing on strengths within the client and their support network. Julia enjoys meeting with clients, exploring the challenges they are experiencing, and setting goals to improve their overall well-being. When not working, Julia enjoys spending time with her family and watching reality TV.
Andy Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Drawing from Existential, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic therapies, I believe that our emotional lives are as much informed by the world we live in as our personal histories. I start from the premise that you are a fully formed person with everything you need to live a meaningful life and achieve the presence we are all striving for. The power of connecting with one another through therapy is one of the forces that can give our lives meaning and it from this premise that I greet all of my individual clients and couples.
Drawing from Existential, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic therapies, I believe that our emotional lives are as much informed by the world we live in as our personal histories. I start from the premise that you are a fully formed person with everything you need to live a meaningful life and achieve the presence we are all striving for. The power of connecting with one another through therapy is one of the forces that can give our lives meaning and it from this premise that I greet all of my individual clients and couples.
Laura Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711 (Online Only)
I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and have experience working with people of many different gender identities and sexual orientations. I strive to offer a safe space for people of all demographics.
I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and have experience working with people of many different gender identities and sexual orientations. I strive to offer a safe space for people of all demographics.
Lisa Lizak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Lisa Lizak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a substance use speciality and has been in practice since 1993. Lisa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and her Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa works to understand your issues and support you through the process of developing ways to improve your well-being. Lisa's treatment orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing strategies along with providing psycho-educational resources.
Lisa Lizak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a substance use speciality and has been in practice since 1993. Lisa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and her Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa works to understand your issues and support you through the process of developing ways to improve your well-being. Lisa's treatment orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing strategies along with providing psycho-educational resources.
Jody Reiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Jody Reiss is a licensed psychotherapist who received her MS, LMFT from Edgewood College. In therapy, Jody uses an integrative perspective, including strength based, internal famly systems, psychodynamic, solution focused, humor, and play. She creates an atmosphere that is safe, supportive and non-judgemental. Jody has experience working collaboratively, with all ages from 5 through 84, all genders, the LGBTQ community, individuals, couples and families, on issues that include anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem, body dysmorphia and trauma.
Jody Reiss is a licensed psychotherapist who received her MS, LMFT from Edgewood College. In therapy, Jody uses an integrative perspective, including strength based, internal famly systems, psychodynamic, solution focused, humor, and play. She creates an atmosphere that is safe, supportive and non-judgemental. Jody has experience working collaboratively, with all ages from 5 through 84, all genders, the LGBTQ community, individuals, couples and families, on issues that include anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem, body dysmorphia and trauma.
Callie Fox
Counselor, PCTL, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Now accepting 1-2 new clients for April! Hello and welcome to my practice where we can embark on your therapeutic journey together in a safe and compassionate space. In my practice, I'm dedicated to providing a space where you can feel truly seen and understood. My primary goal is to create a supportive and safe environment so we can explore the signs that point toward healing, inner wisdom and self-honoring. My approach is trauma-sensitive and collaborative, grounded in Person-Centered counseling. Drawing from an attachment-based lens, I integrate elements of mindfulness, interpersonal processing, and cognitive/narrative therapies.
Now accepting 1-2 new clients for April! Hello and welcome to my practice where we can embark on your therapeutic journey together in a safe and compassionate space. In my practice, I'm dedicated to providing a space where you can feel truly seen and understood. My primary goal is to create a supportive and safe environment so we can explore the signs that point toward healing, inner wisdom and self-honoring. My approach is trauma-sensitive and collaborative, grounded in Person-Centered counseling. Drawing from an attachment-based lens, I integrate elements of mindfulness, interpersonal processing, and cognitive/narrative therapies.
Guy Blackstone
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Waitlist for new clients
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
Nicolle Levy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
I see therapy as a collaborative process, where the client takes the 'expert seat'. No one knows you better than yourself. My role is to offer my knowledge when and where appropriate to help you gain insight into your concerns and facilitate the growth or change desired. I try to create a relaxed and non-judgmental environment for my clients. My approach is client-centered and strength based. I treat a wide range of concerns, which include depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, adult survivors of child abuse, eating disorders/body image, relationship concerns, family of origin issues, and grief and loss.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, where the client takes the 'expert seat'. No one knows you better than yourself. My role is to offer my knowledge when and where appropriate to help you gain insight into your concerns and facilitate the growth or change desired. I try to create a relaxed and non-judgmental environment for my clients. My approach is client-centered and strength based. I treat a wide range of concerns, which include depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, adult survivors of child abuse, eating disorders/body image, relationship concerns, family of origin issues, and grief and loss.
Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
Megan O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Megan partners with her clients to nurture healing, growth and resiliency. In every instance, she will take her time ascertaining how to evoke her clients' strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person she works with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded. Working skillfully with families, adults, teens and children, Megan sees clients individually, offers parent skills training, couples therapy and supports family systems in crisis.
Megan partners with her clients to nurture healing, growth and resiliency. In every instance, she will take her time ascertaining how to evoke her clients' strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person she works with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded. Working skillfully with families, adults, teens and children, Megan sees clients individually, offers parent skills training, couples therapy and supports family systems in crisis.
Bria Servoss
Counselor, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
As an existential feminist who is fascinated and informed by the meaning within each individual's experience, I have created a practice buoyed by techniques including mindfulness-based CBT, MI, and Socratic dialogue. Each person is truly the expert on her/his/their own life, and I enjoy helping my clients empower themselves by exploring how and where they find meaning, agency, freedom, and authenticity. In a warm and safe space, I invite vulnerability and frankness from each client in order for processing to deepen and understanding to emerge.
As an existential feminist who is fascinated and informed by the meaning within each individual's experience, I have created a practice buoyed by techniques including mindfulness-based CBT, MI, and Socratic dialogue. Each person is truly the expert on her/his/their own life, and I enjoy helping my clients empower themselves by exploring how and where they find meaning, agency, freedom, and authenticity. In a warm and safe space, I invite vulnerability and frankness from each client in order for processing to deepen and understanding to emerge.
David C Lee
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Your best journeys can begin here. I provide effective, focused, and practical guidance in psychotherapy to help attain goals, self-improvement, resolve conflicts, and deal with a variety of life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, phobias and sexual identity to relationships (couples, marriage), career, and life transitions. I also provide dispute mediation services. I have a personable, affirming, and mentoring therapy style and an appreciation for individual experiences, styles and needs. My honest, direct, and warm approach also facilitates trusting and effective therapeutic relationships. I provide EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, and various Client-Centered methods. West-side Madison location.
Your best journeys can begin here. I provide effective, focused, and practical guidance in psychotherapy to help attain goals, self-improvement, resolve conflicts, and deal with a variety of life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, phobias and sexual identity to relationships (couples, marriage), career, and life transitions. I also provide dispute mediation services. I have a personable, affirming, and mentoring therapy style and an appreciation for individual experiences, styles and needs. My honest, direct, and warm approach also facilitates trusting and effective therapeutic relationships. I provide EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, and various Client-Centered methods. West-side Madison location.
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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.