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Brittany Stilwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
My primary specialty/focus is with Gender Dysphoria & other gender related concerns.
First things first... You are not "broken"; there is not something "wrong" with you. Oh yeah, and you're not "crazy." We all develop views of the world and coping behaviors based on our life experiences. It's what your brain does naturally to help you adapt and survive! I enjoy helping my clients become aware of these skills and utilize them effectively. Simultaneously, I enjoy aiding clients in the development of new skills and tools to assist in places where the old ones just aren't working anymore.
My primary specialty/focus is with Gender Dysphoria & other gender related concerns.
First things first... You are not "broken"; there is not something "wrong" with you. Oh yeah, and you're not "crazy." We all develop views of the world and coping behaviors based on our life experiences. It's what your brain does naturally to help you adapt and survive! I enjoy helping my clients become aware of these skills and utilize them effectively. Simultaneously, I enjoy aiding clients in the development of new skills and tools to assist in places where the old ones just aren't working anymore.
(903) 225-2738 View (903) 225-2738
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Stacey Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205  (Online Only)
) I also specialize in issues unique to LGBTQIA including Gender Dysphoria & can support your journey toward congruent & authentic self.
Hi! I am Stacey and I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to process the unique circumstances of your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that. Together, we can navigate life's obstacles and transitions to help you move toward a healthy self-understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, healing, and growth. I will nurture, challenge, and guide you to deepen a connection with yourself, others, and build the skills necessary for you to grow and thrive.
) I also specialize in issues unique to LGBTQIA including Gender Dysphoria & can support your journey toward congruent & authentic self.
Hi! I am Stacey and I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to process the unique circumstances of your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that. Together, we can navigate life's obstacles and transitions to help you move toward a healthy self-understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, healing, and growth. I will nurture, challenge, and guide you to deepen a connection with yourself, others, and build the skills necessary for you to grow and thrive.
(214) 380-3742 View (214) 380-3742
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JM Counseling & Coaching Services - Joseph Massey
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
I have helped men, women, transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I began my education in the mental health field and spent my initial years training with great counselors and working at all levels of treatment. I have worked with adults, adolescents and young adults. After many years of working for other treatment providers I made the decision in 2009 to open my own practice. In addition to my private practice, I co-host a podcast called Life, Lived Better and work with Foundation 45 an incredible non-profit organization in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area that assists individuals with suicide prevention, addiction and mental health awareness.
I have helped men, women, transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I began my education in the mental health field and spent my initial years training with great counselors and working at all levels of treatment. I have worked with adults, adolescents and young adults. After many years of working for other treatment providers I made the decision in 2009 to open my own practice. In addition to my private practice, I co-host a podcast called Life, Lived Better and work with Foundation 45 an incredible non-profit organization in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area that assists individuals with suicide prevention, addiction and mental health awareness.
(972) 433-5566 View (972) 433-5566
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Christopher Avila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
(469) 871-5034 View (469) 871-5034
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Landry Therapy Group
Psychologist, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206  (Online Only)
Therapy services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
Taking New Patients! We have over 25 years experience working with children and families performing comprehensive psychological valuations. Results of these evaluations can assist mental health professionals, medical personnel, educators, and members of treatment teams to help a client progress & have a better quality of life. : Our therapy goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted.
Therapy services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
Taking New Patients! We have over 25 years experience working with children and families performing comprehensive psychological valuations. Results of these evaluations can assist mental health professionals, medical personnel, educators, and members of treatment teams to help a client progress & have a better quality of life. : Our therapy goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted.
(469) 933-0570 View (469) 933-0570
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Michael Salas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S, CSAT, CST, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
This includes gender affirming care for people who transgender and gender non-confirming, and sexuality affirming care for gay, lesbian, queer, questioning, pan, and bisexual folks.
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
This includes gender affirming care for people who transgender and gender non-confirming, and sexuality affirming care for gay, lesbian, queer, questioning, pan, and bisexual folks.
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
(214) 390-9550 x1 View (214) 390-9550 x1
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Landry Therapy Group - Rockwall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75225
We offer treatment services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal as therapists is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. Jerianne specializes in working with adults, individuals, couples, families, depression self harm/suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ. We help clients cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from trauma and conflict and to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure future well-being.
We offer treatment services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal as therapists is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. Jerianne specializes in working with adults, individuals, couples, families, depression self harm/suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ. We help clients cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from trauma and conflict and to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure future well-being.
(469) 423-8596 View (469) 423-8596
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Alexavery R. Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230  (Online Only)
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and deeply valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and deeply valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.
(469) 382-3632 View (469) 382-3632
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Giana Martinez
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
You're not a cookie, and I am not a cookie-cutter therapist. Every person is unique, and my counseling approach is very much tailored to your specific needs. For most people, counseling may be a last resort, one final effort after they’ve tried everything else. Some worry that seeking therapy means they’ve failed; and for others, the idea of therapy is just plain scary or not the way they were “taught to deal with things”. Even so, the fact that you’re reading this means you want to take back control and begin creating the life you really want. Well, you’ve come to the right place!
You're not a cookie, and I am not a cookie-cutter therapist. Every person is unique, and my counseling approach is very much tailored to your specific needs. For most people, counseling may be a last resort, one final effort after they’ve tried everything else. Some worry that seeking therapy means they’ve failed; and for others, the idea of therapy is just plain scary or not the way they were “taught to deal with things”. Even so, the fact that you’re reading this means you want to take back control and begin creating the life you really want. Well, you’ve come to the right place!
(469) 414-5042 View (469) 414-5042
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Robin Deisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can feel like an impossible task when you're struggling. I can help get you started quickly in the right direction. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine whether my style is a good fit for you. You are not alone in this. Each of our paths may look different but change and growth is always possible. Let me help you get where you want to go. I will work with you to help you define your goals and take steps that allow for the health and well-being you deserve.
Finding the right therapist can feel like an impossible task when you're struggling. I can help get you started quickly in the right direction. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine whether my style is a good fit for you. You are not alone in this. Each of our paths may look different but change and growth is always possible. Let me help you get where you want to go. I will work with you to help you define your goals and take steps that allow for the health and well-being you deserve.
(682) 310-6314 View (682) 310-6314
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Elby Buikema
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
You’re not broken, we live in an ableist world that can be disabling, isolating, and unkind. Let’s work together to identify your unique needs, engage your creativity to build individualized tools of support, and empower you to embrace yourself as you are! Only you can identify what is in alignment with who you are and want to become. I am here to help you explore what is possible and share in the joy of your healing journey. Together we can untangle the roots of shame and trauma that show up while you expand into your most authentic self, process complex emotions, and move towards greater connection/community support.
You’re not broken, we live in an ableist world that can be disabling, isolating, and unkind. Let’s work together to identify your unique needs, engage your creativity to build individualized tools of support, and empower you to embrace yourself as you are! Only you can identify what is in alignment with who you are and want to become. I am here to help you explore what is possible and share in the joy of your healing journey. Together we can untangle the roots of shame and trauma that show up while you expand into your most authentic self, process complex emotions, and move towards greater connection/community support.
(512) 967-6392 View (512) 967-6392
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Sara Elizabeth Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75235
Do you find yourself at a crossroads and in need of some support? While change can be scary it can also offer new opportunities for growth and insight. Transitions can light up the unhealed parts of us, and make it difficult to discern our truth from the stories we’ve been told about who others think we are. My role in this is to help you discern what you want to take with you along the way and explore with you what’s standing in the way of you living your most authentic life.
Do you find yourself at a crossroads and in need of some support? While change can be scary it can also offer new opportunities for growth and insight. Transitions can light up the unhealed parts of us, and make it difficult to discern our truth from the stories we’ve been told about who others think we are. My role in this is to help you discern what you want to take with you along the way and explore with you what’s standing in the way of you living your most authentic life.
(214) 617-5688 View (214) 617-5688
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Kaleb Thorshov
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219  (Online Only)
There is no manual for the LGBTQ experience. People in our community often find themselves having spent their childhood trying to stay safe, only to reach adulthood without the skills and relationships to have the fulfilling life they deserve. We often feel like we are spending our lives playing catch up, trying to reclaim our past while living out our present and future all at the same time.
There is no manual for the LGBTQ experience. People in our community often find themselves having spent their childhood trying to stay safe, only to reach adulthood without the skills and relationships to have the fulfilling life they deserve. We often feel like we are spending our lives playing catch up, trying to reclaim our past while living out our present and future all at the same time.
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Lisa D Hensley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75246  (Online Only)
It's easy to feel alone with your pain, especially if you don't fit into the neat little boxes that other people expect. Perhaps it's your gender, sexuality or relationship structure (such as consensual non-monogamy) that cause you to feel different. Maybe you're a professional trying to juggle everything and feeling like you're failing on all fronts. Whether as an individual or as part of a relationship, you may need information, emotional support, insight, communication and/or coping skills, and/or just a safe, affirming place to gain some clarity and move forward.
It's easy to feel alone with your pain, especially if you don't fit into the neat little boxes that other people expect. Perhaps it's your gender, sexuality or relationship structure (such as consensual non-monogamy) that cause you to feel different. Maybe you're a professional trying to juggle everything and feeling like you're failing on all fronts. Whether as an individual or as part of a relationship, you may need information, emotional support, insight, communication and/or coping skills, and/or just a safe, affirming place to gain some clarity and move forward.
(817) 385-9498 View (817) 385-9498
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Meredith Stocks
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Growing up, you had to deny parts of yourself in order to be loved. Maybe you grew up in a family, culture, or religious background that rejected aspects of your identity, so you learned to repress or abandon parts of yourself in order to fit in. In adulthood, you find yourself struggling to form deep connections with yourself and others. On your hardest days, you might even question whether you’re lovable at all, or if maybe you’re too broken to ever fully feel whole.
Growing up, you had to deny parts of yourself in order to be loved. Maybe you grew up in a family, culture, or religious background that rejected aspects of your identity, so you learned to repress or abandon parts of yourself in order to fit in. In adulthood, you find yourself struggling to form deep connections with yourself and others. On your hardest days, you might even question whether you’re lovable at all, or if maybe you’re too broken to ever fully feel whole.
(469) 772-8737 View (469) 772-8737
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BPOQe, Doster & Hoffman Therapy and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, LMSW, LCSW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238  (Online Only)
High regards to you as you consider starting the journey of working towards becoming your best self. We are a team of pro-Black, spiritually aware, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, down to earth therapists. We engage our clients in a holistic and person-centered approach, and value collaboration in the therapy space. Come as you are and we will meet you where you are at. Prioritizing your mental health, or even figuring out what that means can be super daunting. Our goal is to assist you in that process, in whatever way we can within our scope of practice.
High regards to you as you consider starting the journey of working towards becoming your best self. We are a team of pro-Black, spiritually aware, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, down to earth therapists. We engage our clients in a holistic and person-centered approach, and value collaboration in the therapy space. Come as you are and we will meet you where you are at. Prioritizing your mental health, or even figuring out what that means can be super daunting. Our goal is to assist you in that process, in whatever way we can within our scope of practice.
(469) 306-1531 View (469) 306-1531
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Mindy Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I hope visiting my office feels warm & safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
I hope visiting my office feels warm & safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
(469) 351-6576 x5 View (469) 351-6576 x5
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CHART Counseling Services, Candace Thurman, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75210
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
(469) 425-2342 View (469) 425-2342
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Love Is Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SRMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208
We specialize in treating complex PTSD through a holistic and integrative health approach. Some of our providers provide EMDR. All providers are trained in DBT. Our ideal client is eager and completely motivated to do the inner-work to face their inner "shadows," to move into deeper healing. With our specialized trauma and shamanic healing training, we are eager to help, as holistically as possible. Providers are trained in an integrative health approach to complex trauma treatment. We will actively mirror your pace and effort. Love Is Healing also offer Comprehensive Community Support Services. Online only for Texas clients.
We specialize in treating complex PTSD through a holistic and integrative health approach. Some of our providers provide EMDR. All providers are trained in DBT. Our ideal client is eager and completely motivated to do the inner-work to face their inner "shadows," to move into deeper healing. With our specialized trauma and shamanic healing training, we are eager to help, as holistically as possible. Providers are trained in an integrative health approach to complex trauma treatment. We will actively mirror your pace and effort. Love Is Healing also offer Comprehensive Community Support Services. Online only for Texas clients.
(505) 560-8854 View (505) 560-8854
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Taryn Mau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214  (Online Only)
Many of my clients enter therapy for the first time not knowing what to expect. As your therapist, I will explain the therapy process and paint a clear picture of where we are going. I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients, but I am especially skilled at helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I love helping couples connect who are struggling to do so.
Many of my clients enter therapy for the first time not knowing what to expect. As your therapist, I will explain the therapy process and paint a clear picture of where we are going. I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients, but I am especially skilled at helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I love helping couples connect who are struggling to do so.
(469) 813-7645 View (469) 813-7645
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.