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Gender identity can be a complicated issue to understand, especially when you feel like you are a different gender than the one assigned to you at birth. No matter if you feel like you are transgender, nonbinary, or gender fluid, the right support can help you gain clarity and feel more confident in who you are and how you express your gender identity.

Whether you are located in downtown Newport News, the suburbs of Newport News, other nearby places such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Can Benefit from Therapy for Gender Identity

It can be difficult to decide whether you need professional help to understand and embrace your gender identity.

Here are some signs a therapist can help you:

  • You’re unsure of your gender identity.
  • You get uneasy or anxious when asked for pronouns.
  • You have symptoms of Gender Dysphoria, such as fantasizing about being another gender or feeling profound discomfort or disgust with your own anatomy.
  • You feel hopeless for being able to live as your authentic self.
  • You feel ready to transition genders but don’t know where to start.
  • You have conflict with friends or family who don’t respect your gender identity.

If any of the above describe you, it’s time to consider therapy. A good gender identity therapist won’t try to change who you are; rather, they will help you explore and embrace who you are.

If you’re interested in reading further, check out our Guide to Mental Health Care for People Who Are Transgender by Dr. ks Stanley.

Find Gender Identity Counseling and Therapy Today!

Left untreated, gender identity conflicts can have negative effects on your mental health. Gender dysphoria or Gender Identity Disorder can lead to depression and even physical harm in severe cases - so, the time to seek treatment is now. And Mental Health Match can help by matching you with a gender identity therapist near you. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. Using an attachment lens, I see value in attending to emotional injuries while also attending to the influence of early experiences.

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I strive to be culturally responsive in my work, and place a great emphasis on developing a strong, authentic connection with my clients. I highly value collaboration and believe treatment should ultimately be adapted for each unique individual.

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  • Mild Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Transgender
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find the way out, or through, or around. Whichever path is right for you, I would be honored to walk this therapy trail alongside you, to provide steady support, to challenge you as needed, and encourage you to keep going, always.


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find the way out, or through, or around. Whichever path is right for you, I would be honored to walk this therapy trail alongside you, to provide steady support, to challenge you as needed, and encourage you to keep going, always.

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that I believe in the importance of building a meaningful connection with clients, and I prioritize empathy and support in those client-therapist relationships.

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  • Birth Trauma
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
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Life is wild and we are all subjected to things beyond our control. In turn, we choose how we relate to our world. There is so much more to your inner life than we can imagine. There are no prerequisites here— this is an invitation to speak.

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In our speaking, there are no limits or rules. I allow you to think in ways that transcend normativity & break through old ideas. I work with all, with a focus on marginalized people, LGBTQ people, survivors of abuse & people recovering from trauma.

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  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
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  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Oppression
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
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  • Recovery
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Together we will explore the reason that your concerns are occurring but also find and take actionable steps to help you live the life that you want.

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I use a combination of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. This will allow us to explore any concerns from the past that are unprocessed while taking actionable steps in the present.

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  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Together, we will explore themes including coping with a painful loss, navigating the lasting impacts of trauma, healing from racialized trauma, and navigating relational distress when who you are clashes with familial and cultural expectations.

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My approach is collaborative and honors your lived experiences. I empower clients to clarify and live in alignment with their values, investigate systemic influences, and make actionable changes. We will work together to cultivate meaning and hope.

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