Transgender Therapists in Edina, MN
Nicole Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Nicole specializes in working with youth, aged 10-18 and primarily works with transgender youth, gender identity exploration, sexual orientation exploration, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Nicole specializes in working with youth, aged 10-18 and primarily works with transgender youth, gender identity exploration, sexual orientation exploration, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Erica Landers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
I have experience helping clients with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Trauma, Family Transitions, Life Transitions, Grief, School Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Trauma, and PTSD.
Erica Landers, MA, Mental Health Practitioner, (She/Her/Hers). I have experience working with adults, couples, elderly, teens, children (11-18), families, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+.
I have experience helping clients with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Trauma, Family Transitions, Life Transitions, Grief, School Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Trauma, and PTSD.
Erica Landers, MA, Mental Health Practitioner, (She/Her/Hers). I have experience working with adults, couples, elderly, teens, children (11-18), families, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+.
Jac Stringer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 13-25. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, chronic pain, multiples/alters, dissociation, sexual assault, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 13-25. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, chronic pain, multiples/alters, dissociation, sexual assault, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
Ben Powers
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
Jackie Golob
MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55343 (Online Only)
There's no shame in the sex therapy or coaching game! LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX! Sex therapy can help heal shame, feel sexy AF, increase confidence, and more! Deep down you've hidden who you really are and shame takes over when you think about asking for help. Feeling safe is your goal in therapy and you want to feel comfortable with a sex therapist before SPILLING THE TEA! If you are ready to SLAY ALL DAY, tell anxiety to shut the fuck up, ask your partner to dominate you while you call them daddy, play around with makeup to explore your gender, or put yourself on the MFing to-do list for a change, then you are in the right place!
There's no shame in the sex therapy or coaching game! LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX! Sex therapy can help heal shame, feel sexy AF, increase confidence, and more! Deep down you've hidden who you really are and shame takes over when you think about asking for help. Feeling safe is your goal in therapy and you want to feel comfortable with a sex therapist before SPILLING THE TEA! If you are ready to SLAY ALL DAY, tell anxiety to shut the fuck up, ask your partner to dominate you while you call them daddy, play around with makeup to explore your gender, or put yourself on the MFing to-do list for a change, then you are in the right place!
Jai Negri With Fjord Consulting Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55410 (Online Only)
FREE consultation! Accepting new clients! Trauma sucks, I can help you. I work with women from a wide range of backgrounds (POC, queer, poly, DV survivors, etc) who are dealing with stress or burnout at work, relationship or family issues, panic attacks, procrastination, systemic violence, or just a buildup of one thing after another leaving life void of humor or play. You don't have to stay stuck here. I'd love to work together to create a plan of recovery and support! Lets talk and see if this will be the right match for you.
FREE consultation! Accepting new clients! Trauma sucks, I can help you. I work with women from a wide range of backgrounds (POC, queer, poly, DV survivors, etc) who are dealing with stress or burnout at work, relationship or family issues, panic attacks, procrastination, systemic violence, or just a buildup of one thing after another leaving life void of humor or play. You don't have to stay stuck here. I'd love to work together to create a plan of recovery and support! Lets talk and see if this will be the right match for you.
Rebecca Hardy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
If you're looking for change, I'd love to help! If you're stuck in a rut, dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or depression, then you're in the right place. I'd like to help you find the path to a happier and healthier version of yourself. I am doing telehealth exclusively and have morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. Reach out if you'd like a free 15 minute consultation!
If you're looking for change, I'd love to help! If you're stuck in a rut, dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or depression, then you're in the right place. I'd like to help you find the path to a happier and healthier version of yourself. I am doing telehealth exclusively and have morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. Reach out if you'd like a free 15 minute consultation!
Mo Laschen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Asking for help is a brave and courageous first step in your path to healing. Whether you are struggling with processing emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we will work together to explore and identify what you want to achieve to improve the quality of your life.
Asking for help is a brave and courageous first step in your path to healing. Whether you are struggling with processing emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we will work together to explore and identify what you want to achieve to improve the quality of your life.
Heidi Carsello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience as a school social worker in Minneapolis Public Schools, which comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health intervention, human growth and behavior, family dynamics, and community resources that I will bring into our time together. I have worked with students with a vast range of needs and ability levels, diverse backgrounds, and socioeconomic classes. My areas of strength include working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and teacher burnout.
I have extensive experience as a school social worker in Minneapolis Public Schools, which comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health intervention, human growth and behavior, family dynamics, and community resources that I will bring into our time together. I have worked with students with a vast range of needs and ability levels, diverse backgrounds, and socioeconomic classes. My areas of strength include working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and teacher burnout.
Jennie Hilleren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST, CSST, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
Therapy is different for everyone. I believe one of the most important aspects of successful work in therapy comes from the strength of the client/therapist relationship. The process of solving emotional and relational problems can be both intimidating, and very rewarding. I work to help individuals and couples discover their strengths and build on them. The process of change will be unique to each person, and I am honored to be on it with you.
Therapy is different for everyone. I believe one of the most important aspects of successful work in therapy comes from the strength of the client/therapist relationship. The process of solving emotional and relational problems can be both intimidating, and very rewarding. I work to help individuals and couples discover their strengths and build on them. The process of change will be unique to each person, and I am honored to be on it with you.
Clinical and Developmental Services of Edina
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
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Martha McDermott
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
I have a few immediate openings- As a therapist, I work with people to develop a safe and trusting relationship. I focus on developing a strong relationship where we can partner together wherever this journey takes them. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, co-occurring substance use, life transitions (e.g., changes with work, retirement, onset of disability). I enjoy working with young adults navigating life transitions including college, employment, and identity development. I am passionate about providing LGTBQ+ affirming therapy.
I have a few immediate openings- As a therapist, I work with people to develop a safe and trusting relationship. I focus on developing a strong relationship where we can partner together wherever this journey takes them. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, co-occurring substance use, life transitions (e.g., changes with work, retirement, onset of disability). I enjoy working with young adults navigating life transitions including college, employment, and identity development. I am passionate about providing LGTBQ+ affirming therapy.
Dr. Tanya Holthus
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, RPT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55424
Waitlist for new clients
Hi. I know you're ready for this. I see most everyone for most everything. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and specialize in healing trauma and helping people with many types of issues, including post-traumatic stress, attachment/connection, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I am most passionate about helping people overcome relationships involving narcissistic abuse and strengthening parent-child relationships. I also have a special place in my heart for people suffering with fertility issues.
Hi. I know you're ready for this. I see most everyone for most everything. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and specialize in healing trauma and helping people with many types of issues, including post-traumatic stress, attachment/connection, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I am most passionate about helping people overcome relationships involving narcissistic abuse and strengthening parent-child relationships. I also have a special place in my heart for people suffering with fertility issues.
Sarah Gokey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
Do you ever feel stuck? Like you’re in the same relationship over and over with a different face to the same problem? Or that if only you could do something different, life would feel better, but when the time comes you feel frozen? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns can be frustrating and frightening. The great thing is that you don’t need anyone’s permission to begin accessing your own power to live authentically and joyfully as yourself.
Do you ever feel stuck? Like you’re in the same relationship over and over with a different face to the same problem? Or that if only you could do something different, life would feel better, but when the time comes you feel frozen? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns can be frustrating and frightening. The great thing is that you don’t need anyone’s permission to begin accessing your own power to live authentically and joyfully as yourself.
Center for Collaborative Health, PLLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
Kaitlin L Lytle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MPH, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55416
When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
Gina Schuchman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Waitlist for new clients
I believe people are basically competent, come to therapy because their usual coping skills are not working with problems. I am actively involved: therapy is a working partnership in which we review all your clues and then find solutions that fit for your specific needs. I believe in the healing qualities of relationships. I have trained in Pia Mellody's PIT Model to work with people in recovery from childhood trauma, addictions and relationship problems who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other emotional stresses. I am currently only accepting private pay for new clients.
I believe people are basically competent, come to therapy because their usual coping skills are not working with problems. I am actively involved: therapy is a working partnership in which we review all your clues and then find solutions that fit for your specific needs. I believe in the healing qualities of relationships. I have trained in Pia Mellody's PIT Model to work with people in recovery from childhood trauma, addictions and relationship problems who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other emotional stresses. I am currently only accepting private pay for new clients.
Melissa Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Have you ever been asked if you've thought about seeing a therapist? Did your mind immediately start questioning whether you're so damaged that only a professional could help you? What if they were asking if you've ever considered that you are worthy of a safe space dedicated to providing you the opportunity to process your experiences?
Have you ever been asked if you've thought about seeing a therapist? Did your mind immediately start questioning whether you're so damaged that only a professional could help you? What if they were asking if you've ever considered that you are worthy of a safe space dedicated to providing you the opportunity to process your experiences?
Dan Wise
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55424
I am a licensed psychologist in Minnesota, Kansas and Missouri, with over 20 years experience as a therapist. My approach to therapy is existential/humanistic with the relationship between the client and myself being of the highest importance. I believe that each client brings a unique set of strengths and difficulties, so therapy is tailored to the individual needs of each client. I have experience in treating a wide variety of problems especially mood, anxiety, impulse control and trauma. My therapy style is supportive yet challenging and direct as needed.
I am a licensed psychologist in Minnesota, Kansas and Missouri, with over 20 years experience as a therapist. My approach to therapy is existential/humanistic with the relationship between the client and myself being of the highest importance. I believe that each client brings a unique set of strengths and difficulties, so therapy is tailored to the individual needs of each client. I have experience in treating a wide variety of problems especially mood, anxiety, impulse control and trauma. My therapy style is supportive yet challenging and direct as needed.
Lindsay Bachman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
Beginning the process of self discovery can be overwhelming, making life changes can be equally challenging. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to cultivate greater self-understanding, compassion for yourself, and your ability to navigate life’s experiences. I am EMDR trained.
Beginning the process of self discovery can be overwhelming, making life changes can be equally challenging. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to cultivate greater self-understanding, compassion for yourself, and your ability to navigate life’s experiences. I am EMDR trained.
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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.