Transgender Therapists in 62025
Earth Water Air Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked extensively with the transgender community.
I am in the counseling field because I want to see people function at their highest potential on their terms. I want to help individuals with symptoms that are impacting their daily lives. Whether that be depression, anxiety, trauma, or sexual/gender identity, I want to provide a comfortable, safe space to explore those feelings. I want my clients to feel comfortable and relaxed while in session. Humans often experience rough patches and need a helping hand. I am here to provide support and reassurance during those times.
I have worked extensively with the transgender community.
I am in the counseling field because I want to see people function at their highest potential on their terms. I want to help individuals with symptoms that are impacting their daily lives. Whether that be depression, anxiety, trauma, or sexual/gender identity, I want to provide a comfortable, safe space to explore those feelings. I want my clients to feel comfortable and relaxed while in session. Humans often experience rough patches and need a helping hand. I am here to provide support and reassurance during those times.
Marilyn is a Board Certified Art Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care and abuse recovery work. Marilyn has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents fleeing and recovering from domestic violence and sexual abuse, substance use recovery, depression, and anxiety. Marilyn also specializes in work with the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and follows strengths-based, person-centered, empowerment-focused modalities.
Marilyn is a Board Certified Art Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care and abuse recovery work. Marilyn has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents fleeing and recovering from domestic violence and sexual abuse, substance use recovery, depression, and anxiety. Marilyn also specializes in work with the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and follows strengths-based, person-centered, empowerment-focused modalities.
Shyanna Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Online Only)
You might find that in this moment, you are facing uncertainties about your identity and purpose, experiencing a sense of being adrift. It is possible that your current circumstances do not align with the plans you had envisioned for yourself. Adapting to a significant life transition might be presenting challenges for you as you navigate this uncharted territory. It's likely that the influence of your past experiences is shaping your current feelings and actions. Shyanna provides a tailored approach to therapy designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring that support is readily available for you.
You might find that in this moment, you are facing uncertainties about your identity and purpose, experiencing a sense of being adrift. It is possible that your current circumstances do not align with the plans you had envisioned for yourself. Adapting to a significant life transition might be presenting challenges for you as you navigate this uncharted territory. It's likely that the influence of your past experiences is shaping your current feelings and actions. Shyanna provides a tailored approach to therapy designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring that support is readily available for you.
I understand that the choice of a therapist is an important one. The trust that is built between the client and the therapist is important in determining how helpful therapy can be. I work hard to create a supportive therapeutic environment. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere and encourage people to talk at a pace that is comfortable for them. I believe that an individual has the ability to learn to do things differently and feel better. I use techniques associated with the widely recognized cognitive behavioral theory as well as those from family system's theory.
I understand that the choice of a therapist is an important one. The trust that is built between the client and the therapist is important in determining how helpful therapy can be. I work hard to create a supportive therapeutic environment. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere and encourage people to talk at a pace that is comfortable for them. I believe that an individual has the ability to learn to do things differently and feel better. I use techniques associated with the widely recognized cognitive behavioral theory as well as those from family system's theory.
Karvinen Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC, CODP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page. We know that choosing the right therapist is an important decision. If you or someone you know is looking for assistance dealing with life's challenges, we are here to help. Karvinen Counseling Services is a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to get the help you need. Our group of licensed, qualified therapists provides assessment, counseling, and treatment based on each person's unique needs. You will get the quality of care, professionalism, and attention you deserve.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page. We know that choosing the right therapist is an important decision. If you or someone you know is looking for assistance dealing with life's challenges, we are here to help. Karvinen Counseling Services is a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to get the help you need. Our group of licensed, qualified therapists provides assessment, counseling, and treatment based on each person's unique needs. You will get the quality of care, professionalism, and attention you deserve.
Counselors Associates LTD
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
At some point in every person's life, therapy can be helpful. People who seek therapy are engaging in a healthy, proactive approach towards their life. They are typically seeking to implement positive, lasting life change and growth. Counseling, or therapy, is considered a collaborative, cooperative, problem-solving process, actively involving both the client and counselor, to bring about emotional or behavioral change. Counseling is a proactive and healthy way to manage life stress, work through trauma, develop coping skills, improve behavior, communication and more. As a private practice counseling group, our goal is to help.
At some point in every person's life, therapy can be helpful. People who seek therapy are engaging in a healthy, proactive approach towards their life. They are typically seeking to implement positive, lasting life change and growth. Counseling, or therapy, is considered a collaborative, cooperative, problem-solving process, actively involving both the client and counselor, to bring about emotional or behavioral change. Counseling is a proactive and healthy way to manage life stress, work through trauma, develop coping skills, improve behavior, communication and more. As a private practice counseling group, our goal is to help.
Helping others find peace, healing and empowerment is the center of my work as a therapist. Drawing from several theoretical approaches, I have helped individuals work through trauma, family conflict, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I offer a safe place to help individuals heal past wounds, improve relationships and restore balance.
Helping others find peace, healing and empowerment is the center of my work as a therapist. Drawing from several theoretical approaches, I have helped individuals work through trauma, family conflict, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I offer a safe place to help individuals heal past wounds, improve relationships and restore balance.
I support adolescents and adults (ages 14+) who are overwhelmed and alone to feel more calm and connected. I specialize in working with people as they try to navigate chronic illness, relational trauma, difficult family relationships, and people pleasing patterns. I lead with curiosity and compassion, always striving to help you feel seen, heard, and understood. You’ll have a space to express any emotion or thought. With this at the foundation of our work, I will help you learn how to connect and listen to yourself and your body so you can feel empowered to make the decisions that feel best for you.
I support adolescents and adults (ages 14+) who are overwhelmed and alone to feel more calm and connected. I specialize in working with people as they try to navigate chronic illness, relational trauma, difficult family relationships, and people pleasing patterns. I lead with curiosity and compassion, always striving to help you feel seen, heard, and understood. You’ll have a space to express any emotion or thought. With this at the foundation of our work, I will help you learn how to connect and listen to yourself and your body so you can feel empowered to make the decisions that feel best for you.
Shannon Lawton-O'Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LSW
Verified Verified
Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Online Only)
I have an appreciation for complexity and understand that most of us live a life full of contradictions - striving for goodness, happiness, prosperity, low drama, and quality relationships. I get to witness clients create a foundation of safety from which they can pursue their personal and relational goals. I have a passion for working with both traditional relationships and alternative lifestyle clients, as individuals or couples. My clients are often unraveling past traumatic and toxic relationships or simply navigating the unknown with the goals of creating new, healthy patterns of communication, safety, and intimacy.
I have an appreciation for complexity and understand that most of us live a life full of contradictions - striving for goodness, happiness, prosperity, low drama, and quality relationships. I get to witness clients create a foundation of safety from which they can pursue their personal and relational goals. I have a passion for working with both traditional relationships and alternative lifestyle clients, as individuals or couples. My clients are often unraveling past traumatic and toxic relationships or simply navigating the unknown with the goals of creating new, healthy patterns of communication, safety, and intimacy.
CE Ahlin Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
So many of us are walking around with unhealed wounds. Healing is a process that takes time, support, encouragement, courage, and validation. Therapy can be an integral part of the healing process for many. We utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Attachment Theory to help clients navigate the healing process. We dive deeply into our work with clients and use an individualised approach to help clients find healing and peace.
So many of us are walking around with unhealed wounds. Healing is a process that takes time, support, encouragement, courage, and validation. Therapy can be an integral part of the healing process for many. We utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Attachment Theory to help clients navigate the healing process. We dive deeply into our work with clients and use an individualised approach to help clients find healing and peace.
Casey Biancur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CWP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a judgement-free, compassionate therapist to partner with through the therapeutic process? I offer a safe and supportive environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and improve your overall well-being. My theoretical orientation is individualized, with a foundation of client-centeredness and strength-based psychology. I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
Are you looking for a judgement-free, compassionate therapist to partner with through the therapeutic process? I offer a safe and supportive environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and improve your overall well-being. My theoretical orientation is individualized, with a foundation of client-centeredness and strength-based psychology. I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
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Hello! My name is Bethany. Parents that seek my services have children or adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. They need tailored therapeutic support that fosters emotional regulation, self-awareness, and coping skills. Their goals may include improving communication, managing emotions, nurturing peer and familial relationships, and building resilience. The presenting issues have disrupted the family dynamics and caregivers are in dire need of support.
Hello! My name is Bethany. Parents that seek my services have children or adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. They need tailored therapeutic support that fosters emotional regulation, self-awareness, and coping skills. Their goals may include improving communication, managing emotions, nurturing peer and familial relationships, and building resilience. The presenting issues have disrupted the family dynamics and caregivers are in dire need of support.
Abby Heitzig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I approach therapy with openness and pure honesty, believing that a genuine therapeutic relationship fosters the most meaningful change. The truth is sometimes hard to hear, but it’s an important part of healing. My practice is grounded in an eclectic approach, allowing me to draw from a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, relief, or growth, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve results.
As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I approach therapy with openness and pure honesty, believing that a genuine therapeutic relationship fosters the most meaningful change. The truth is sometimes hard to hear, but it’s an important part of healing. My practice is grounded in an eclectic approach, allowing me to draw from a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, relief, or growth, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve results.
Update:(Current availability for Clinical Supervision) You are the expert on you. I am here to walk beside you as we increase your awareness, understanding, and insight of what has happened to you and the ways past traumatic experiences are currently affecting your life. Your brain adapted so that you could survive. Your current struggles may be from adaptations that no longer serve you. Together, we will develop this insight and engage in life changing, trauma informed, work. It is important that we, both, determine a good and ethical fit in our roles as client and therapist. Visit my websites' "About Your Therapist" tab for more.
Update:(Current availability for Clinical Supervision) You are the expert on you. I am here to walk beside you as we increase your awareness, understanding, and insight of what has happened to you and the ways past traumatic experiences are currently affecting your life. Your brain adapted so that you could survive. Your current struggles may be from adaptations that no longer serve you. Together, we will develop this insight and engage in life changing, trauma informed, work. It is important that we, both, determine a good and ethical fit in our roles as client and therapist. Visit my websites' "About Your Therapist" tab for more.
Jean McGurk O'Brien
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CRRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Not accepting new clients
Stuff happens that affects our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I believe your mind works fine. But a facet of your mind is causing you to respond or feel in ways that make life more difficult than it should be. This ongoing emotional distress or pain is not helping you be more effective in your life. I will help you address that 'facet of mind' to unplug the emotional pain and irrational thinking, so that your thoughts and energy are moving you towards what is valuable in your life.
Stuff happens that affects our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I believe your mind works fine. But a facet of your mind is causing you to respond or feel in ways that make life more difficult than it should be. This ongoing emotional distress or pain is not helping you be more effective in your life. I will help you address that 'facet of mind' to unplug the emotional pain and irrational thinking, so that your thoughts and energy are moving you towards what is valuable in your life.
Kelsey Quade
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Not accepting new clients
I believe one role of a therapist is to help clients find ways to become the version of themselves they truly desire to be. Every person already possesses a unique set of skills and base of knowledge stemming from their life experiences and personality. People are often more resilient and capable of change than they realize, and it is my goal to help clients identify personal strengths, learn new skills, and create meaning, peace, healing, and change. We all need help sometimes, and there is no shame in asking for guidance or seeking a safe space to process the many unexpected things life can bring.
I believe one role of a therapist is to help clients find ways to become the version of themselves they truly desire to be. Every person already possesses a unique set of skills and base of knowledge stemming from their life experiences and personality. People are often more resilient and capable of change than they realize, and it is my goal to help clients identify personal strengths, learn new skills, and create meaning, peace, healing, and change. We all need help sometimes, and there is no shame in asking for guidance or seeking a safe space to process the many unexpected things life can bring.
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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.