Transgender Therapists in Tooele County, UT
Pebble Creek Counseling Center
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tooele, UT 84074
Hi folks- my name is Michelle Main. I have worked in the human service field for over 20 years with the last several as a CMHC. I have 10 years experience with DCFS which gave me a strong background in working with children and trauma. I have several years experience with addiction and relapse prevention as well as domestic violence, grief, depression and anxiety. I use a integrative approach to counseling. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents couples and individuals. I am a strong believer in having hope as a strong base for any therapeutic relationship.
Hi folks- my name is Michelle Main. I have worked in the human service field for over 20 years with the last several as a CMHC. I have 10 years experience with DCFS which gave me a strong background in working with children and trauma. I have several years experience with addiction and relapse prevention as well as domestic violence, grief, depression and anxiety. I use a integrative approach to counseling. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents couples and individuals. I am a strong believer in having hope as a strong base for any therapeutic relationship.
Natalie Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tooele, UT 84074
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field and as a person in recovery, I am passionate about helping others. I understand the pain, confusion, and fear involved with beginning to make the changes necessary to live a fulfilling and authentic life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, I believe in tailoring treatment to the individual I am working with. The connection between trauma, substance abuse, and other destructive means of coping can keep us stuck and lonely. Recovery means learning to discover and nurture the path to a healthy and connected life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field and as a person in recovery, I am passionate about helping others. I understand the pain, confusion, and fear involved with beginning to make the changes necessary to live a fulfilling and authentic life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, I believe in tailoring treatment to the individual I am working with. The connection between trauma, substance abuse, and other destructive means of coping can keep us stuck and lonely. Recovery means learning to discover and nurture the path to a healthy and connected life.
Olivia Pacheco
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tooele, UT 84074
Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life. Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life - I offer a safe space, full of support with the goal to promote understanding and self-awareness. I understand that with work, finances, family conflict, relationship discord, parenting difficulties that life feels daunting.
Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life. Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life - I offer a safe space, full of support with the goal to promote understanding and self-awareness. I understand that with work, finances, family conflict, relationship discord, parenting difficulties that life feels daunting.
Raini W. Heap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tooele, UT 84074
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Are you challenged by a faith transition or a marriage/family relationship issue, or facing loss and grief? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event and find it difficult to move forward? If you have ever felt discouraged or hopeless, I can help guide you along your journey in finding resolution, peace, and healing as we work through your personal struggles and unique challenges. Guiding you towards reaching the goal of health, hope, and healing in your life, I will offer you tools to help you learn the skills that can improve your life and overall sense of well-being.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Are you challenged by a faith transition or a marriage/family relationship issue, or facing loss and grief? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event and find it difficult to move forward? If you have ever felt discouraged or hopeless, I can help guide you along your journey in finding resolution, peace, and healing as we work through your personal struggles and unique challenges. Guiding you towards reaching the goal of health, hope, and healing in your life, I will offer you tools to help you learn the skills that can improve your life and overall sense of well-being.
WholeKids Emotional Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Tooele, UT 84074
At our clinic we specialize in working with kids, tweens, teens and young adults who experience depression, anxiety, self worth issues, motivational challenges, impulsivity, anger, communication issues, family conflict, trauma, bullying, peer and media pressure, school challenges, friendship issues, social isolation, technology compulsions and much more.
At our clinic we specialize in working with kids, tweens, teens and young adults who experience depression, anxiety, self worth issues, motivational challenges, impulsivity, anger, communication issues, family conflict, trauma, bullying, peer and media pressure, school challenges, friendship issues, social isolation, technology compulsions and much more.
Dr. Kristin Robinson, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Grantsville, UT 84029 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing burnout, stress, depression, anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to parent in your blended family or to parent a special needs child? Do you need help staying positive and focused while experiencing grief or a chronic health challenge? If you feel overwhelmed or have difficulty coping, reaching out to a psychologist is a sign of strength. In therapy, you can learn to address problems in ways that start making your life better after just a few sessions. Get practical tools that can address withdrawal, excessive worry and burnout.
Are you experiencing burnout, stress, depression, anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to parent in your blended family or to parent a special needs child? Do you need help staying positive and focused while experiencing grief or a chronic health challenge? If you feel overwhelmed or have difficulty coping, reaching out to a psychologist is a sign of strength. In therapy, you can learn to address problems in ways that start making your life better after just a few sessions. Get practical tools that can address withdrawal, excessive worry and burnout.
Heather Christine Jenkins
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Tooele, UT 84074
Heather Christine Jenkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Utah who has been practicing since 2015. She studied at University of Phoenix. Heather tends to take a direct approach but also show love and compassion to all of the clients she sees no matter their age, race, gender, past, or present that prevents them from moving into their future. Heather is trauma informed and can look outside of the box when the need arises. She typically uses CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques to help her clients progress and see that progress within themselves.
Heather Christine Jenkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Utah who has been practicing since 2015. She studied at University of Phoenix. Heather tends to take a direct approach but also show love and compassion to all of the clients she sees no matter their age, race, gender, past, or present that prevents them from moving into their future. Heather is trauma informed and can look outside of the box when the need arises. She typically uses CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques to help her clients progress and see that progress within themselves.
Paul Wooten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Tooele, UT 84074
Paul Wooten is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah who has been practicing since 2014. He has a Master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Paul has a unique ability to connect with clients and build trust and rapport quickly. Outside of work, Paul enjoys golfing, reading, writing fiction, playing with his kids, and spending time with his wife.
Paul Wooten is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah who has been practicing since 2014. He has a Master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Paul has a unique ability to connect with clients and build trust and rapport quickly. Outside of work, Paul enjoys golfing, reading, writing fiction, playing with his kids, and spending time with his wife.
Healing Heart Center for Meaningful Change, LLC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Tooele, UT 84074 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi, my name is Shawna Gillen. I work to create a safe compassionate and therapeutic environment in which a client can feel seen, heard and valued as an individual. I use a variety of techniques to empower clients to work toward understanding and changing maladaptive patterns and cycles, learn coping skills for mood management and begin to heal from trauma, loss and other painful life experiences. I am currently offering Telehealth sessions only.
Hi, my name is Shawna Gillen. I work to create a safe compassionate and therapeutic environment in which a client can feel seen, heard and valued as an individual. I use a variety of techniques to empower clients to work toward understanding and changing maladaptive patterns and cycles, learn coping skills for mood management and begin to heal from trauma, loss and other painful life experiences. I am currently offering Telehealth sessions only.
Online Therapists
Tj Michael Harmon
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Murray, UT 84107
I work heavily in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially with the transgender clientele.
Every individual is unique, like a puzzle. Sometimes we are unable to see the bigger picture, have missing pieces, or otherwise feel incomplete. I work to help you find the missing pieces and envision the bigger picture.
I work heavily in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially with the transgender clientele.
Every individual is unique, like a puzzle. Sometimes we are unable to see the bigger picture, have missing pieces, or otherwise feel incomplete. I work to help you find the missing pieces and envision the bigger picture.
Jemma Ender
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW-i
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84070
I have a deep passion for helping others and have gained extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have dealt with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Throughout my career, I have developed a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, especially transgender and genderqueer individuals. I understand the unique challenges that members of this community face and approach my work with sensitivity and empathy. I believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment where my clients feel comfortable
I have a deep passion for helping others and have gained extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have dealt with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Throughout my career, I have developed a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, especially transgender and genderqueer individuals. I understand the unique challenges that members of this community face and approach my work with sensitivity and empathy. I believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment where my clients feel comfortable
Kellie Fitke
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
As a non-binary masculine transgender person, I have experienced the world from different vantage points which has developed my empathy for others and encourages my openness toward clients.
I genuinely believe everyone I meet is doing their best and recognize doing your best can often require professional help! As a counselor I believe in approaching your issues with a person centered, goal-oriented framework that promotes connection and support. As humans we grow through our relationships with others, and I am here to help you plug into what makes you thrive in your uniqueness!
As a non-binary masculine transgender person, I have experienced the world from different vantage points which has developed my empathy for others and encourages my openness toward clients.
I genuinely believe everyone I meet is doing their best and recognize doing your best can often require professional help! As a counselor I believe in approaching your issues with a person centered, goal-oriented framework that promotes connection and support. As humans we grow through our relationships with others, and I am here to help you plug into what makes you thrive in your uniqueness!
Stacey Jackson-Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist who specializes in major life transitions, including gender, sexuality, faith, and career transitions? Do you need a therapist with experience meeting the unique needs of women, transgender, and LGBTQ individuals? Are you seeking an affirming therapist with a focus on centering you as expert over your own identity and empowering you to reach your fullest potential? Are you seeking a therapist with experience working with high-profile (i.e., political, executive, and entertainment) individuals and their unique needs?
Are you seeking a therapist who specializes in major life transitions, including gender, sexuality, faith, and career transitions? Do you need a therapist with experience meeting the unique needs of women, transgender, and LGBTQ individuals? Are you seeking an affirming therapist with a focus on centering you as expert over your own identity and empowering you to reach your fullest potential? Are you seeking a therapist with experience working with high-profile (i.e., political, executive, and entertainment) individuals and their unique needs?
Marie Harris
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
Rachael Collins
Counselor, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
Midvale, UT 84047
Specialized treatment in mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. Specialized treatment as well, with transgender issues, and LBGTQ issues, addiction therapy and couples counseling. I offer techniques to help diminish unwanted or challenging emotions. Our mental health has a direct impact on physical health and quality of life. It is important to deal with stressors early on. Having a good therapeutic relationship with your therapist is so important. It is my main focus to have my patients feel comfortable from the very first session!
Specialized treatment in mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. Specialized treatment as well, with transgender issues, and LBGTQ issues, addiction therapy and couples counseling. I offer techniques to help diminish unwanted or challenging emotions. Our mental health has a direct impact on physical health and quality of life. It is important to deal with stressors early on. Having a good therapeutic relationship with your therapist is so important. It is my main focus to have my patients feel comfortable from the very first session!
Terri Busch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (Online Only)
My training and experience include medical social work,director, college counseling program, facilitated groups for separation, divorce, and death, caregivers, adult transgender people,and young adults with substance abuse.
Colleagues say to me, "people passing by your door want to know why there's always laughter coming out of your office." While being human sometimes is painful, I do my best to warmly connect with clients to lighten the load being carried. I believe that "Empathy is a radical act" and use basic therapy skills such as listening and validating to create a safe place to do the "scary" work of change. I believe people can find solutions to have fulfilling relationships.. no matter the challenges. Sometimes that takes creating inspiration..I'm here to do just that.
My training and experience include medical social work,director, college counseling program, facilitated groups for separation, divorce, and death, caregivers, adult transgender people,and young adults with substance abuse.
Colleagues say to me, "people passing by your door want to know why there's always laughter coming out of your office." While being human sometimes is painful, I do my best to warmly connect with clients to lighten the load being carried. I believe that "Empathy is a radical act" and use basic therapy skills such as listening and validating to create a safe place to do the "scary" work of change. I believe people can find solutions to have fulfilling relationships.. no matter the challenges. Sometimes that takes creating inspiration..I'm here to do just that.
Dr. Lauren Smithee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010 (Online Only)
I've had years of training in the WPATH Standards of Care and experience with relationship challenges, identity exploration, coping with gender dysphoria, and microaggressions.
Do you need a relationship expert who can help you and your partner feel closer, work through conflict, and communicate better? Are you looking for a queer therapist who's LGBTQ+ affirming and knows the ins and outs of working with queer people? Are you stuck in old patterns and need help working towards attachment security, self-acceptance, coping skills, and empowerment? As a licensed, PhD-level therapist, I have years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families across various backgrounds to overcome challenges. Providing compassionate, affirming therapy is important to me personally and professionally.
I've had years of training in the WPATH Standards of Care and experience with relationship challenges, identity exploration, coping with gender dysphoria, and microaggressions.
Do you need a relationship expert who can help you and your partner feel closer, work through conflict, and communicate better? Are you looking for a queer therapist who's LGBTQ+ affirming and knows the ins and outs of working with queer people? Are you stuck in old patterns and need help working towards attachment security, self-acceptance, coping skills, and empowerment? As a licensed, PhD-level therapist, I have years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families across various backgrounds to overcome challenges. Providing compassionate, affirming therapy is important to me personally and professionally.
Pigeon Point Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Layton, UT 84041
My specialty is working with those struggling from symptoms relating to complex trauma/PTSD, Grief & Loss, self-harm/suicidal ideation, childood abuse/neglect, religious abuse, relationship/marital issues, neurodivergent and life transitions. In addition, if you are are LGBTQ+ or transitioning, I provide gender affirming psychotherapy for transgender and gender nonconforming clients. I can help you navigate the unique challenges/barriers you may be facing in Utah. I will proudly advocate for you and support your emotional well-being.
My specialty is working with those struggling from symptoms relating to complex trauma/PTSD, Grief & Loss, self-harm/suicidal ideation, childood abuse/neglect, religious abuse, relationship/marital issues, neurodivergent and life transitions. In addition, if you are are LGBTQ+ or transitioning, I provide gender affirming psychotherapy for transgender and gender nonconforming clients. I can help you navigate the unique challenges/barriers you may be facing in Utah. I will proudly advocate for you and support your emotional well-being.
Tyler Lefevor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kaysville, UT 84037
I am passionate about helping gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients in a variety of areas. I often help clients build and maintain healthy relationships, work through depression, stress, or anxiety, navigate relationships with less accepting family or friends, deal with difficulties surrounding coming out, overcome sexual challenges, and manage shame, discrimination and stigma. I frequently write letters of support for transgender or gender non-conforming individuals who wish to gain access to hormone replacement therapy or surgeries.
I am passionate about helping gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients in a variety of areas. I often help clients build and maintain healthy relationships, work through depression, stress, or anxiety, navigate relationships with less accepting family or friends, deal with difficulties surrounding coming out, overcome sexual challenges, and manage shame, discrimination and stigma. I frequently write letters of support for transgender or gender non-conforming individuals who wish to gain access to hormone replacement therapy or surgeries.
Brandon Stewart Bunker
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millcreek, UT 84107
My training and experience include Adults with substance abuse/ addiction issues, Transgender & LGBQ acceptance and transitions, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Mood & Personality disorders, to name a few.
Life can be difficult, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Your decision to seek out a therapist is a courageous one and represents a significant personal step forward. I see therapy as a collaborative process to meet individuals where they are, so as to explore together what they want to get out of the therapeutic experience.
My training and experience include Adults with substance abuse/ addiction issues, Transgender & LGBQ acceptance and transitions, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Mood & Personality disorders, to name a few.
Life can be difficult, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Your decision to seek out a therapist is a courageous one and represents a significant personal step forward. I see therapy as a collaborative process to meet individuals where they are, so as to explore together what they want to get out of the therapeutic experience.
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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.