Transgender Therapists in Whitefish Bay, WI
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Transcendence Therapy Group, we provide a safe and supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults to heal and grow. We offer in-person and virtual therapy, as well as neuropsychological testing, and accept a variety of insurances to make care accessible.
We understand that each person’s journey is unique, which is why we offer personalized care tailored to your needs.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Transcendence Therapy Group, we provide a safe and supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults to heal and grow. We offer in-person and virtual therapy, as well as neuropsychological testing, and accept a variety of insurances to make care accessible.
We understand that each person’s journey is unique, which is why we offer personalized care tailored to your needs.
I am a compassionate mental health counselor in-training dedicated to fostering healing and growth through a holistic approach. With a passion for integrating art and play into their practice, I believe in the power of creative expression and playfulness to unlock emotional insights and facilitate healing. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, recognizing each individual’s unique journey towards wellness.
I am a compassionate mental health counselor in-training dedicated to fostering healing and growth through a holistic approach. With a passion for integrating art and play into their practice, I believe in the power of creative expression and playfulness to unlock emotional insights and facilitate healing. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, recognizing each individual’s unique journey towards wellness.
Alternative, neuroscience-backed, integrative therapy. I offer a powerful, yet gentle, neuroscience-based approach to healing that goes deeper than traditional talk therapy. This is well-rounded, holistic treatment that respects your time, privacy, ambition, and values so that you can live fully and consciously. Using somatic therapy and EMDR, we can regulate your nervous system, facilitate deeper introspection, and reprocess trauma.
Alternative, neuroscience-backed, integrative therapy. I offer a powerful, yet gentle, neuroscience-based approach to healing that goes deeper than traditional talk therapy. This is well-rounded, holistic treatment that respects your time, privacy, ambition, and values so that you can live fully and consciously. Using somatic therapy and EMDR, we can regulate your nervous system, facilitate deeper introspection, and reprocess trauma.
Going to therapy requires a certain level of courage and openness. I'm ready to hear you, see you, and hold space for you. My clients bring their stressors and triggers to work through in session. Together we work on building self-awareness (what is your felt sense or physical sensations), re-framing automatic negative thoughts (cognitive re-structuring), defusing from old narratives/schemas/beliefs, and carve a path towards a more confident/peaceful/content future.
Tools that may be used in session include mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, visualization, Gottman Method (couples), progressive muscle relaxation, & breathwork.
Going to therapy requires a certain level of courage and openness. I'm ready to hear you, see you, and hold space for you. My clients bring their stressors and triggers to work through in session. Together we work on building self-awareness (what is your felt sense or physical sensations), re-framing automatic negative thoughts (cognitive re-structuring), defusing from old narratives/schemas/beliefs, and carve a path towards a more confident/peaceful/content future.
Tools that may be used in session include mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, visualization, Gottman Method (couples), progressive muscle relaxation, & breathwork.
I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
Carolyn believes making art and being creative are inherently healing, and loves to tailor art experiences to fit the interests and goals of her clients, whether they are skilled artists or have not made art since they were young children. She is passionate about helping her clients gain greater self-understanding and self-acceptance through making and discussing many types of visual art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, jewelry-making, found object and assemblage art, and fiber arts. Carolyn has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, body image, self-esteem, perfectionism, autism, and ADHD.
Carolyn believes making art and being creative are inherently healing, and loves to tailor art experiences to fit the interests and goals of her clients, whether they are skilled artists or have not made art since they were young children. She is passionate about helping her clients gain greater self-understanding and self-acceptance through making and discussing many types of visual art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, jewelry-making, found object and assemblage art, and fiber arts. Carolyn has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, body image, self-esteem, perfectionism, autism, and ADHD.
I specialize in working with adult women and ADHD. While both men and women experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental disorders and life challenges, women's experiences are different from men's because of our hormonal influences. It is helpful to see someone who understands how these hormonal influences affect us. I create a safe space to partner with my clients and empower them to discover their resilience and personal strengths. From this foundation, I support my clients in identifying their challenges so they can meet their goals and make changes that will positively affect their lives and sense of self.
I specialize in working with adult women and ADHD. While both men and women experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental disorders and life challenges, women's experiences are different from men's because of our hormonal influences. It is helpful to see someone who understands how these hormonal influences affect us. I create a safe space to partner with my clients and empower them to discover their resilience and personal strengths. From this foundation, I support my clients in identifying their challenges so they can meet their goals and make changes that will positively affect their lives and sense of self.
The human experience can be overwhelming, scary, and hard to navigate without support. I help clients try to figure out how they can make that experience one that includes joy, confidence, and contentment. I specialize in working with kids (6 years and up) & teens, young adults (18-30), and my peers in the LGBTQIA+ community. You don’t have to navigate and cope with all of life’s challenges alone!
The human experience can be overwhelming, scary, and hard to navigate without support. I help clients try to figure out how they can make that experience one that includes joy, confidence, and contentment. I specialize in working with kids (6 years and up) & teens, young adults (18-30), and my peers in the LGBTQIA+ community. You don’t have to navigate and cope with all of life’s challenges alone!
Are you someone whose life looks “good” from the outside, yet it still feels like something is missing? You’ve accomplished a lot, but you’re not feeling the fulfillment you expected. Anxiety, OCD or a big life change – maybe a breakup, new job, new marriage, parenthood, change in family dynamic or move – has highlighted that you’re still not living the fullest, most authentic life you want to be living. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You want to gain deeper insight into yourself, your past and you’re ready to start living wholeheartedly and joyfully here and now.
Are you someone whose life looks “good” from the outside, yet it still feels like something is missing? You’ve accomplished a lot, but you’re not feeling the fulfillment you expected. Anxiety, OCD or a big life change – maybe a breakup, new job, new marriage, parenthood, change in family dynamic or move – has highlighted that you’re still not living the fullest, most authentic life you want to be living. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You want to gain deeper insight into yourself, your past and you’re ready to start living wholeheartedly and joyfully here and now.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, or the pressure to keep everything together? Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges with more confidence.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, or the pressure to keep everything together? Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges with more confidence.
After establishing a trusting relationship with my clients, I work towards identifying their issues followed by setting mutually-agreed upon attainable goals; one step at a time. I personally believe that the success gained by smaller increments builds confidence which eventually motivates us to achieve more. My clients set the pace; determining just how quickly or slowly they want to proceed. While some only need a few sessions a month, others prefer a more frequent schedule. As a tele-therapy provider I offer the security of a private, confidential “office” with the ease of “meeting” you anywhere at times convenient to you.
After establishing a trusting relationship with my clients, I work towards identifying their issues followed by setting mutually-agreed upon attainable goals; one step at a time. I personally believe that the success gained by smaller increments builds confidence which eventually motivates us to achieve more. My clients set the pace; determining just how quickly or slowly they want to proceed. While some only need a few sessions a month, others prefer a more frequent schedule. As a tele-therapy provider I offer the security of a private, confidential “office” with the ease of “meeting” you anywhere at times convenient to you.
I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.
I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.
As a therapist, my speciality is working with chronic overthinkers and intellectualizers. The individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's ambiguity and panicked over change, constantly looking for the "why". I know how exhausting it is to constantly question your own, and other's, actions. Feeling like you need to manage other's emotions is an exhausting, and unsustainable uphill battle. No matter how hard you try to make others happy, you end up disappointing someone.. whether that be a loved one, your boss, or yourself. This constant cycle of feeling like a failure to those you care about is crushing and keeps you spiraling.
As a therapist, my speciality is working with chronic overthinkers and intellectualizers. The individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's ambiguity and panicked over change, constantly looking for the "why". I know how exhausting it is to constantly question your own, and other's, actions. Feeling like you need to manage other's emotions is an exhausting, and unsustainable uphill battle. No matter how hard you try to make others happy, you end up disappointing someone.. whether that be a loved one, your boss, or yourself. This constant cycle of feeling like a failure to those you care about is crushing and keeps you spiraling.
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Are you feeling like you’re stuck on a rollercoaster? Like you’re caught in this unpredictable cycle, you don’t have control over your own life, and, no matter how hard you try, you always end up falling again with this sense of dread, panic, or emptiness? We can start to change that so you can interrupt this cycle, gain trust in yourself, and healthily bear the inevitable lows that life brings you without them being catastrophic. Whether you want to process complex trauma, learn how to better regulate your emotions, or reevaluate your relationship with others, with yourself, or with substance use, we’ll work on it together.
Are you feeling like you’re stuck on a rollercoaster? Like you’re caught in this unpredictable cycle, you don’t have control over your own life, and, no matter how hard you try, you always end up falling again with this sense of dread, panic, or emptiness? We can start to change that so you can interrupt this cycle, gain trust in yourself, and healthily bear the inevitable lows that life brings you without them being catastrophic. Whether you want to process complex trauma, learn how to better regulate your emotions, or reevaluate your relationship with others, with yourself, or with substance use, we’ll work on it together.
My practice centers transgender/gender diverse people and I specialize in gender-affirming therapy to help folks move towards their embodiment goals.
I provide sensitive and affirming therapy to people of different genders and sexualities, non-monogamous individuals, and to people who are kink involved. Examining relationships and relational patterns are important elements of how I help people understand themselves more fully and grow insight into their concerns.
My practice centers transgender/gender diverse people and I specialize in gender-affirming therapy to help folks move towards their embodiment goals.
I provide sensitive and affirming therapy to people of different genders and sexualities, non-monogamous individuals, and to people who are kink involved. Examining relationships and relational patterns are important elements of how I help people understand themselves more fully and grow insight into their concerns.
Some of my areas of interest and clinical experience include anxiety and depression, blended and/or queer families, gender identity exploration, neurodivergent affirming therapy, reproductive transitions (pregnancy, abortion, postpartum, parenting, loss), consensual non-monogamy, relationship and sexuality issues, and supporting healthy communication.
Hi! I’m Ousia (or simply O), and I’m excited to connect with you. I work with individuals ages 14+, couples, groups, and other relational systems, actively affirming diverse relationship structures and families (blended, queer, child-free, ethically non-monogamous, kinky, etc). The majority of my clients are neurodivergent and/or queer/trans, but I warmly welcome clients of any identity or neurotype. As a therapist, I offer compassion and groundedness to support you as you work through anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, daily functioning, relationship challenges, or grief.
Some of my areas of interest and clinical experience include anxiety and depression, blended and/or queer families, gender identity exploration, neurodivergent affirming therapy, reproductive transitions (pregnancy, abortion, postpartum, parenting, loss), consensual non-monogamy, relationship and sexuality issues, and supporting healthy communication.
Hi! I’m Ousia (or simply O), and I’m excited to connect with you. I work with individuals ages 14+, couples, groups, and other relational systems, actively affirming diverse relationship structures and families (blended, queer, child-free, ethically non-monogamous, kinky, etc). The majority of my clients are neurodivergent and/or queer/trans, but I warmly welcome clients of any identity or neurotype. As a therapist, I offer compassion and groundedness to support you as you work through anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, daily functioning, relationship challenges, or grief.
I have specialized in suicide, self harm, LGBTQ+, gender identity, life transitions, crisis, trauma, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, and ethical non-monogamy.
I have 6 yrs of experience in emergency counseling services. I have specialized in gender affirming therapy since 2016 and complex trauma therapy since 2019. I am willing to provide letters of support for gender affirming treatment. I have extensive knowledge of multiple types of trauma therapy, gender affirming therapy, DBT, & Existential Therapy.
I have specialized in suicide, self harm, LGBTQ+, gender identity, life transitions, crisis, trauma, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, and ethical non-monogamy.
I have 6 yrs of experience in emergency counseling services. I have specialized in gender affirming therapy since 2016 and complex trauma therapy since 2019. I am willing to provide letters of support for gender affirming treatment. I have extensive knowledge of multiple types of trauma therapy, gender affirming therapy, DBT, & Existential Therapy.
I bring my personal experience as a transgender man to my practice, knowing that shared identity can be an essential part of feeling welcomed in a space of vulnerability.
Life can be challenging: our capacity is split between personal, social and political matters, all while navigating the profound inequities of a capitalist society. Our lives are multi-dimensional, and our approach to taking care of our mental health should be, too. I bring a person-centered, collaborative, social justice-oriented focus to my work, using a variety of therapy modalities because therapy is not one-size-fits-all.
I bring my personal experience as a transgender man to my practice, knowing that shared identity can be an essential part of feeling welcomed in a space of vulnerability.
Life can be challenging: our capacity is split between personal, social and political matters, all while navigating the profound inequities of a capitalist society. Our lives are multi-dimensional, and our approach to taking care of our mental health should be, too. I bring a person-centered, collaborative, social justice-oriented focus to my work, using a variety of therapy modalities because therapy is not one-size-fits-all.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, ID, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, ID, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
I enjoy working with individuals interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services. Please email to inquire about openings or establishing care.
I enjoy working with individuals interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services. Please email to inquire about openings or establishing care.
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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.