Transgender Therapists in Iowa
Valeo Khan-Snyder
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storm Lake, IA 50588
I am an openly queer and transgender clinical mental health counselor. I have a passion for working with marginalized populations, particularly serving LGBTQIA+ clients in rural communities. I strive to make my office environment affirming and approachable. I utilize a person-centered approach to counseling because I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences. Whatever your life experiences may be, and the obstacles you have faced along the way, I am here to work with you. I will collaboratively set goals with you and you will be an active participant in your treatment every step of the way.
I am an openly queer and transgender clinical mental health counselor. I have a passion for working with marginalized populations, particularly serving LGBTQIA+ clients in rural communities. I strive to make my office environment affirming and approachable. I utilize a person-centered approach to counseling because I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences. Whatever your life experiences may be, and the obstacles you have faced along the way, I am here to work with you. I will collaboratively set goals with you and you will be an active participant in your treatment every step of the way.
Genevieve Salvato Counseling for Healing & Wellnes
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMIP
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Online Only)
My clinical expertise includes: relationships, divorce, family, parenting, mood disorders, depression, panic/anxiety, sexual orientation, gay/lesbian, gender identity, transgender, childhood trauma, grief and other problems that may be impacting your life.
Have you ever asked yourself, "why am I so unhappy"? Do you find that your relationships go sour way too soon? Do you have a history of trauma? Does your anxiety and depression prevent you from enjoying life? Do you want to improve your self-confidence, self-esteem and regain a sense of purpose and meaning in your life? If so, I believe I can help. With the right tools and resources you CAN learn to manage your emotional and behavioral reactions to life stress and triggers from the past.
My clinical expertise includes: relationships, divorce, family, parenting, mood disorders, depression, panic/anxiety, sexual orientation, gay/lesbian, gender identity, transgender, childhood trauma, grief and other problems that may be impacting your life.
Have you ever asked yourself, "why am I so unhappy"? Do you find that your relationships go sour way too soon? Do you have a history of trauma? Does your anxiety and depression prevent you from enjoying life? Do you want to improve your self-confidence, self-esteem and regain a sense of purpose and meaning in your life? If so, I believe I can help. With the right tools and resources you CAN learn to manage your emotional and behavioral reactions to life stress and triggers from the past.
Tim P Grady
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the honor of working with many diverse communities in my professional life, including: LGBTQ+ people, the Transgender/Non-binary community, survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking, people living with HIV, communities of color, and people in recovery from drugs and alcohol.
I have had the honor of working with many diverse communities in my professional life, including: LGBTQ+ people, the Transgender/Non-binary community, survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking, people living with HIV, communities of color, and people in recovery from drugs and alcohol.
Michelle S. Wieme
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Waitlist for new clients
As a gender affirming therapist, I provide letters in accordance with the WPATH for transgender and gender diverse folks seeking hormone therapy and gender affirming surgeries.
As a therapist I am direct, interactive and results oriented. I have extensive background and experience working with the queer community, individuals, and families. With an affirming and warm environment I will provide practical feedback that will help you effectively and competently address personal challenges and transitions. Using compassion, humor and understanding we will help you build on your own strengths and attain personal change and growth.
As a gender affirming therapist, I provide letters in accordance with the WPATH for transgender and gender diverse folks seeking hormone therapy and gender affirming surgeries.
As a therapist I am direct, interactive and results oriented. I have extensive background and experience working with the queer community, individuals, and families. With an affirming and warm environment I will provide practical feedback that will help you effectively and competently address personal challenges and transitions. Using compassion, humor and understanding we will help you build on your own strengths and attain personal change and growth.
Jenny Ratliff
Counselor, LIMHP, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Congratulations-you're off to a great start if you're already reading this! Are you ready to kick it up a notch and get busy doing some mental and emotional work toward healing? Let's get busy! My passion and expertise is working with persons identifying in some way as queer with the majority of my clients identifying as gender diverse. I welcome all persons identifying as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I provide gender-affirming mental health services in accordance to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. Simply put, I treat my clients the way they want to be treated.
Congratulations-you're off to a great start if you're already reading this! Are you ready to kick it up a notch and get busy doing some mental and emotional work toward healing? Let's get busy! My passion and expertise is working with persons identifying in some way as queer with the majority of my clients identifying as gender diverse. I welcome all persons identifying as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I provide gender-affirming mental health services in accordance to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. Simply put, I treat my clients the way they want to be treated.
Ryann Diaz - Best Day Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50315 (Online Only)
Looking for a down to earth and relaxed therapist? You're in the right place! While all the individuals I work with are unique, my focus is within the LGBTQ+ and TGNB communities where I have lived experience, and those with chronic illness. I address a multitude of concerns including gender identity, transgender health, trauma, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary setting. I write gender affirming care letters. I'm here to provide you with a safe space and affirming care to navigate your concerns and assist you in reaching your goals!
Looking for a down to earth and relaxed therapist? You're in the right place! While all the individuals I work with are unique, my focus is within the LGBTQ+ and TGNB communities where I have lived experience, and those with chronic illness. I address a multitude of concerns including gender identity, transgender health, trauma, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary setting. I write gender affirming care letters. I'm here to provide you with a safe space and affirming care to navigate your concerns and assist you in reaching your goals!
ABCD Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huxley, IA 50124 (Online Only)
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
Taaron Stinocher
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Davenport, IA 52803
Welcoming Enzo the Therapy Dog! I have a passion for helping people in all capacities and I love how the therapeutic process can help people get through some of the toughest moments in their lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk with you and support you in navigating through life in ways that align with your personal values. In therapy, we are on the journey together and I believe in providing a safe and holistic healing experience. I have experience working with teens, college students, adults, military/police, women experiencing infertility, LGBTQ+, & transgender and transitioning individuals.
Welcoming Enzo the Therapy Dog! I have a passion for helping people in all capacities and I love how the therapeutic process can help people get through some of the toughest moments in their lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk with you and support you in navigating through life in ways that align with your personal values. In therapy, we are on the journey together and I believe in providing a safe and holistic healing experience. I have experience working with teens, college students, adults, military/police, women experiencing infertility, LGBTQ+, & transgender and transitioning individuals.
Mark Biangmano
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Finding a counselor that is a good fit for you is vitally important to the counseling process. With this in mind, I work hard to develop a strong therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and supportive for my clients. Here is a bit about me to help you decide if I would be a good fit to help with your concerns! I provide individual and group counseling to adult clients. I work mostly with college aged people but have experience with all ages! I have training in working with people who identify as transgender and have experience writing letters of support for HRT or GRS.
Finding a counselor that is a good fit for you is vitally important to the counseling process. With this in mind, I work hard to develop a strong therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and supportive for my clients. Here is a bit about me to help you decide if I would be a good fit to help with your concerns! I provide individual and group counseling to adult clients. I work mostly with college aged people but have experience with all ages! I have training in working with people who identify as transgender and have experience writing letters of support for HRT or GRS.
Claire Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52001
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with challenges associated with anxiety disorders, mood disturbance, trauma, gender identity/transgender, sexuality, eating disorders, personality disorders, women's issues, communication and more.
I will collaborate with you to address what you're facing in a way that works for you whether it be in mental health, interpersonal relationships or other issues you are facing past or present. We are shaped by our unique life circumstances and experiences and I will take this into account as we work together.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with challenges associated with anxiety disorders, mood disturbance, trauma, gender identity/transgender, sexuality, eating disorders, personality disorders, women's issues, communication and more.
I will collaborate with you to address what you're facing in a way that works for you whether it be in mental health, interpersonal relationships or other issues you are facing past or present. We are shaped by our unique life circumstances and experiences and I will take this into account as we work together.
Kalen D. Zeiger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, tLMFT, CCTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Waitlist for new clients
Are you queer? Do you have a queer family member, partner, or kid? I provide queer and gender-affirming, neurodiverse-validating mental healthcare; WPATH-informed psychosocial assessments & letters of support; and mental health support for individuals, couples and partners, parents, and families like yours who may be struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustments and often must navigate confusing & less than accepting social and care scenarios. Have you experienced trauma? Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience trauma. I help clients like you manage and process trauma and move forward.
Are you queer? Do you have a queer family member, partner, or kid? I provide queer and gender-affirming, neurodiverse-validating mental healthcare; WPATH-informed psychosocial assessments & letters of support; and mental health support for individuals, couples and partners, parents, and families like yours who may be struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustments and often must navigate confusing & less than accepting social and care scenarios. Have you experienced trauma? Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience trauma. I help clients like you manage and process trauma and move forward.
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Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked extensively with trauma survivors to help them find healing from their past, and to begin creating a life worth living for themselves in the present. I became a therapist because I wanted to work with clients who had experienced trauma, and while I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, I have worked successfully with clients from numerous backgrounds.
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Courtney Clippert-Treadwell
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Ames, IA 50014
It's an honor and privilege to work with clients during, what might be, some of their most difficult moments in life. I find it rewarding to hear each client's story, help clients embrace their strengths, recognize personal resiliency factors, and feel more empowered. My approach is collaborative and integrative. I strive to create an affirming environment and atmosphere of safety, trust, and acceptance. Also, it's essential for me to understand client's worldview and cultural identities. I believe that a safe, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is an integral part of the change process.
It's an honor and privilege to work with clients during, what might be, some of their most difficult moments in life. I find it rewarding to hear each client's story, help clients embrace their strengths, recognize personal resiliency factors, and feel more empowered. My approach is collaborative and integrative. I strive to create an affirming environment and atmosphere of safety, trust, and acceptance. Also, it's essential for me to understand client's worldview and cultural identities. I believe that a safe, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is an integral part of the change process.
Chad Mohammad 20Min Wpath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
I provide 20-minute WPATH/Letter of support on the first session, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same. I am the person you want to see if: You had bad experiences with therapy in the past, or you don't like the idea of staring someone in the eye and answering question after question, or you don't want someone who thinks they know you. All of those things make therapy a huge bummer.
I provide 20-minute WPATH/Letter of support on the first session, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same. I am the person you want to see if: You had bad experiences with therapy in the past, or you don't like the idea of staring someone in the eye and answering question after question, or you don't want someone who thinks they know you. All of those things make therapy a huge bummer.
Sarah Lynn Cavan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or like you are on the outside looking in? Do you feel unseen or unheard and want a therapist that strives to really see and hear you? I approach all clients as an interaction between two people, not just you talking. I often offer feedback, insights, and sometimes direction. I also love to laugh and swear with my clients, and I sometimes even cry with them. Most importantly, I see you as a unique and strong individual with a story to tell and a healing journey ahead of you; and I would be honored to share this journey with you.
Feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or like you are on the outside looking in? Do you feel unseen or unheard and want a therapist that strives to really see and hear you? I approach all clients as an interaction between two people, not just you talking. I often offer feedback, insights, and sometimes direction. I also love to laugh and swear with my clients, and I sometimes even cry with them. Most importantly, I see you as a unique and strong individual with a story to tell and a healing journey ahead of you; and I would be honored to share this journey with you.
Kelsi Kennison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that therapy requires a specialized approach that recognizes each person’s unique life story. As a therapist, my goal is to understand the things that have made you who you are including your past life experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to provide a comfortable and safe environment where we can work together towards a meaningful narrative. I feel that my genuine approach and willingness to challenge and engage clients has helped me assist others to navigate life’s obstacles and improve their functioning and quality of life.
I believe that therapy requires a specialized approach that recognizes each person’s unique life story. As a therapist, my goal is to understand the things that have made you who you are including your past life experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to provide a comfortable and safe environment where we can work together towards a meaningful narrative. I feel that my genuine approach and willingness to challenge and engage clients has helped me assist others to navigate life’s obstacles and improve their functioning and quality of life.
Emily Harsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Online Only)
Hey there! I'm Em (she/they) and I became a therapist to help lessen the gap that marginalized communities face in accessing supportive, inclusive mental health care. My approach is collaborative, creative, and consensual. My goal is to understand my clients as full people - not just what's going on inside, but also paying attention to your identities, environments, and social systems. As a therapist committed to liberation, I believe your therapy is yours - and I am invited to your life, so I prioritize client needs and strengths above all. "Radical simply means grasping at the roots" - Angela Davis
Hey there! I'm Em (she/they) and I became a therapist to help lessen the gap that marginalized communities face in accessing supportive, inclusive mental health care. My approach is collaborative, creative, and consensual. My goal is to understand my clients as full people - not just what's going on inside, but also paying attention to your identities, environments, and social systems. As a therapist committed to liberation, I believe your therapy is yours - and I am invited to your life, so I prioritize client needs and strengths above all. "Radical simply means grasping at the roots" - Angela Davis
Bridgette Hensley
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
Greg Allen Fuqua
Counselor, MA, T-LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Greg Fuqua, MA, T-LMHC, at Lifeworks (Des Moines). I am not currently taking new clients and referrals. I work with clients 13 yrs old and up. I have an art as therapy program for cancer survivors through Above and Beyond Cancer. I also love working with individuals, couples and families, sexual and gender diversity, neurodiversity, ADHD, chronic disease, cancer, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and more. I often use Art Therapy, SE, IFS, ACT and I have an existentialist theoretical orientation. I believe in two big humanistic values; our need for connection and our need for expression. I cant wait to meet you!
I'm Greg Fuqua, MA, T-LMHC, at Lifeworks (Des Moines). I am not currently taking new clients and referrals. I work with clients 13 yrs old and up. I have an art as therapy program for cancer survivors through Above and Beyond Cancer. I also love working with individuals, couples and families, sexual and gender diversity, neurodiversity, ADHD, chronic disease, cancer, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and more. I often use Art Therapy, SE, IFS, ACT and I have an existentialist theoretical orientation. I believe in two big humanistic values; our need for connection and our need for expression. I cant wait to meet you!
Michelle Logsdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Davenport, IA 52803
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to your path toward healing. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives. My goal is to empower individuals to face and overcome challenges in their lives. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that I base on the needs of the individual and strive to find the resources and skill-building techniques you need to reach your goals in life. Together, we will work to understand what is keeping you from living your best life, while striving to provide you with the tools needed to assist you in relating to yourself and others in new and healthier ways.
Welcome to your path toward healing. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives. My goal is to empower individuals to face and overcome challenges in their lives. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that I base on the needs of the individual and strive to find the resources and skill-building techniques you need to reach your goals in life. Together, we will work to understand what is keeping you from living your best life, while striving to provide you with the tools needed to assist you in relating to yourself and others in new and healthier ways.
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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.