Transgender Therapists in Alaska
Roni Jay Lanier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, CDC I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99508 (Online Only)
I am skilled in working with individuals who experience adjustment issues, trauma histories, challenges with mood regulation, relationship challenges, stress, gender dysphoria, and other many other life challenges including addiction. I especially enjoy working with those individuals who live alternative lifestyles and who have alternative relationships. I specialize in gender identity. I am comfortable working with individuals under the GLBTQ+ umbrella. While working on my Master's Degree (2007-2010), I had a concentrated focus on gender dysphoria and transgender issues. I have been working with individuals who are dually diagnosed (serious mental illness and addiction or developmental disabilities and serious mental illness since 1991.)
I am skilled in working with individuals who experience adjustment issues, trauma histories, challenges with mood regulation, relationship challenges, stress, gender dysphoria, and other many other life challenges including addiction. I especially enjoy working with those individuals who live alternative lifestyles and who have alternative relationships. I specialize in gender identity. I am comfortable working with individuals under the GLBTQ+ umbrella. While working on my Master's Degree (2007-2010), I had a concentrated focus on gender dysphoria and transgender issues. I have been working with individuals who are dually diagnosed (serious mental illness and addiction or developmental disabilities and serious mental illness since 1991.)
Amy Marie White
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Life Centered Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, LLC. With over 20 years in the field of behavioral health and addictions, my goal is to help you achieve balance and well-being at your pace. My specialty is working with transgender individuals, spiritual connections with a lifestyle of recovery. I believe that everyone has the right to express their authentic self and reach their full potential as human beings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, crisis, trauma utilizing relaxation techniques, stress management, spirituality or other challenges of daily living.
Welcome to Life Centered Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, LLC. With over 20 years in the field of behavioral health and addictions, my goal is to help you achieve balance and well-being at your pace. My specialty is working with transgender individuals, spiritual connections with a lifestyle of recovery. I believe that everyone has the right to express their authentic self and reach their full potential as human beings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, crisis, trauma utilizing relaxation techniques, stress management, spirituality or other challenges of daily living.
Margie Thomson (She Her Hers)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Juneau, AK 99801
I have worked with many transgender youth and adults as they navigate transition with a gender affirming approach.
Are you looking for a safe place to explore your gender identity? Are you a parent or partner adjusting to the identity of your loved one? We offer a gender affirming, safe and confidential place for folx to explore and discover their journey and authenticity. I hope to create a safe space for you to work with some of the issues or situations that have entered into your life, or make sense of things that have happened in the past. Working from a gender affirming, strength based approach, I believe that we all can reach our goals and aspirations with support and be empowered to be our authentic selves.
I have worked with many transgender youth and adults as they navigate transition with a gender affirming approach.
Are you looking for a safe place to explore your gender identity? Are you a parent or partner adjusting to the identity of your loved one? We offer a gender affirming, safe and confidential place for folx to explore and discover their journey and authenticity. I hope to create a safe space for you to work with some of the issues or situations that have entered into your life, or make sense of things that have happened in the past. Working from a gender affirming, strength based approach, I believe that we all can reach our goals and aspirations with support and be empowered to be our authentic selves.
Amelia Simone Hanrahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Juneau, AK 99801
Whether you’re looking to heal from childhood trauma, manage burnout, begin your transition, or whatever you may be struggling with, I can help to offer a path forward.
Whether you’re looking to heal from childhood trauma, manage burnout, begin your transition, or whatever you may be struggling with, I can help to offer a path forward.
Audra York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503
www.audrayorktherapy.com, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, child maltreatment), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, LGBTQ+, and perinatal mental health. I see children ages 3 & up, teens, adults, and families. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy: I am 1 of the 4 nationally certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) counselor in Alaska, am a certified EMDR provider, Filial Play therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy certified, PSI certified, and Yoga teacher.
www.audrayorktherapy.com, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, child maltreatment), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, LGBTQ+, and perinatal mental health. I see children ages 3 & up, teens, adults, and families. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy: I am 1 of the 4 nationally certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) counselor in Alaska, am a certified EMDR provider, Filial Play therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy certified, PSI certified, and Yoga teacher.
As a licensed clinical therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I am able to provide quality individualized care to my clients. I can help you and your family with the challenges you may be facing. My clients trust me to support and guide them with achieving the goals they set for themselves. As someone who understands the transformative power of therapy, I am passionate about learning, listening and bringing balance to the lives of my clients. Please feel free to bring your pet into your session!
As a licensed clinical therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I am able to provide quality individualized care to my clients. I can help you and your family with the challenges you may be facing. My clients trust me to support and guide them with achieving the goals they set for themselves. As someone who understands the transformative power of therapy, I am passionate about learning, listening and bringing balance to the lives of my clients. Please feel free to bring your pet into your session!
My mission is to provide affordable and accessible mental health services to all of those who are in need. Regardless of your ability to pay, I will be happy to work with anyone and everyone on a case-by-case basis so they can get the mental health services they desire. My goal is to empower you with reality based approaches and stress reduction techniques to successfully deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events.
My mission is to provide affordable and accessible mental health services to all of those who are in need. Regardless of your ability to pay, I will be happy to work with anyone and everyone on a case-by-case basis so they can get the mental health services they desire. My goal is to empower you with reality based approaches and stress reduction techniques to successfully deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events.
Thriving Within, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDC1
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99504 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Additional master level clinician, Chami has immediate openings, please email- Feeling stuck? Paralyzed? Unsure what to do or where to go next? That everything is an effort? Transitioning, have a family member/partner/ friend transitioning or need gender affirming care letters? Thriving Within, LLC is available for therapy, mental health services and assessments. Thriving comes from an individualized approach centered on you and your strengths. Using a client centered, healing-centered-engagement process, we connect people to their internal and external resources. We have a variety of services and payment options to meet your needs.
Additional master level clinician, Chami has immediate openings, please email- Feeling stuck? Paralyzed? Unsure what to do or where to go next? That everything is an effort? Transitioning, have a family member/partner/ friend transitioning or need gender affirming care letters? Thriving Within, LLC is available for therapy, mental health services and assessments. Thriving comes from an individualized approach centered on you and your strengths. Using a client centered, healing-centered-engagement process, we connect people to their internal and external resources. We have a variety of services and payment options to meet your needs.
Have you ever heard it said that your thoughts create your reality? If you're curious about this fact (that both quantum physics and neuroscience agree on) and if you're tired of traditional psychotherapy, I would love to work with you and help you get the results that you are seeking, whether that's a romantic relationship, more money, your dream job, or just feeling better about yourself and others. After working for many years as a psychotherapist, I now focus exclusively on psychological coaching, because I have found that it simply works the best in helping my clients to shift faster and have the new experiences that they want.
Have you ever heard it said that your thoughts create your reality? If you're curious about this fact (that both quantum physics and neuroscience agree on) and if you're tired of traditional psychotherapy, I would love to work with you and help you get the results that you are seeking, whether that's a romantic relationship, more money, your dream job, or just feeling better about yourself and others. After working for many years as a psychotherapist, I now focus exclusively on psychological coaching, because I have found that it simply works the best in helping my clients to shift faster and have the new experiences that they want.
Maliko Ubl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Maliko and I am a second generation Japanese American living in Fairbanks, Alaska, also known as Tanana Dene Land who specializes in somatic based, neurodivergent affirming, trauma responsive therapy. Whether you're struggling with a new diagnosis or you're just struggling, learning the what and the why of our brain-body system can help us build understanding for ourselves as we learn how to navigate our emotions.
My name is Maliko and I am a second generation Japanese American living in Fairbanks, Alaska, also known as Tanana Dene Land who specializes in somatic based, neurodivergent affirming, trauma responsive therapy. Whether you're struggling with a new diagnosis or you're just struggling, learning the what and the why of our brain-body system can help us build understanding for ourselves as we learn how to navigate our emotions.
Do you often feel misunderstood by people in your life, or find it difficult to understand them? Do you have trouble experiencing big emotions, and communicating them to others? Do you experience symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum, trauma, or dysfunction in your family? I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, with the belief that each person is an expert on their own experience. When working together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship, to provide a space for honest and meaningful discussion. I will empower you to understand your brain and emotions, to accept and improve your current circumstances.
Do you often feel misunderstood by people in your life, or find it difficult to understand them? Do you have trouble experiencing big emotions, and communicating them to others? Do you experience symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum, trauma, or dysfunction in your family? I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, with the belief that each person is an expert on their own experience. When working together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship, to provide a space for honest and meaningful discussion. I will empower you to understand your brain and emotions, to accept and improve your current circumstances.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
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Brittany w/Coastal Wellness & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501
Life is complex, always changing, and at times can feel out of our control. The way we cope with our experiences, emotions, and thoughts can and often does become maladaptive over time. I believe that achieving mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional balance is essential in working towards creating a more effective life. Finding connection with self and the world around you can help to refocus on what is important to you, allowing you to live your life to your full potential.
Life is complex, always changing, and at times can feel out of our control. The way we cope with our experiences, emotions, and thoughts can and often does become maladaptive over time. I believe that achieving mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional balance is essential in working towards creating a more effective life. Finding connection with self and the world around you can help to refocus on what is important to you, allowing you to live your life to your full potential.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99507 (Online Only)
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The individuals who work with me in therapy are often in a state of transition. And—as humans—change, transition, and moving from one circumstance to the next can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. Whether your discomfort is from a big life change such as a divorce or move, you’re dealing with grief and loss, or you just have a hunch that your current season of life could feel, well, better—we can work together to find a more peaceful way forward. The ultimate goal of therapy is to help you feel and act as your own internal mentor, a compassionate guide that encourages self-love and self-awareness.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people in relationships. The relationships we have with ourselves and others, are constantly changing. My clients include couples and individuals who want to establish their most authentic selves and ideal partnerships. I believe we are all worthy of feeling love, and having the ability to share that love with others. I am dedicated to supporting the process of connecting to gain the skills needed to develop or maintain healthy relationships. Whether you are looking to heal with a partner or individually, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I specialize in working with people in relationships. The relationships we have with ourselves and others, are constantly changing. My clients include couples and individuals who want to establish their most authentic selves and ideal partnerships. I believe we are all worthy of feeling love, and having the ability to share that love with others. I am dedicated to supporting the process of connecting to gain the skills needed to develop or maintain healthy relationships. Whether you are looking to heal with a partner or individually, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Kelvin J Pace
Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe that lasting change comes from the inside. I view therapy as a guide post to help individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations and to discover their inner strength and potential. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed atmosphere to create a therapeutic alliance to help you attain your goals. For the past 7 years I have worked with children, families, and young adults from various backgrounds and life situations dealing with a wide range of complex issues such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, developing healthy relationships, and sexual issues
As a therapist, I believe that lasting change comes from the inside. I view therapy as a guide post to help individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations and to discover their inner strength and potential. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed atmosphere to create a therapeutic alliance to help you attain your goals. For the past 7 years I have worked with children, families, and young adults from various backgrounds and life situations dealing with a wide range of complex issues such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, developing healthy relationships, and sexual issues
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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.