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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 Escondido, the suburbs of Escondido, other nearby places such as Vista, Poway, or anywhere else in California, 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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My holistic and integrative approach is used to meet clients' unique needs and goals. My practice is trauma informed and inclusive of all genders, ages, races, cultures, sexualities, and spiritualities.

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What your narratives say about you, what they keep you from seeing clearly, and how can they work for/not against you. To survive in this world, we also must also be aware of the tales of our culture and how others take you in.


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I’m a Narrative Conductor, making harmonious my clients’ understandings of the world & their internal understandings of themselves. Narratives are the means by which we formulate understanding about ourselves and our world. What are your narratives?

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Strengths-based and collaborative. Instead of reframing problems, we will REFLECT on your life and expand on the meaning of your experiences. Together, we will expose your strengths and tap your skills that help make changes towards your goals.

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Work to resolve sexual issues, explore gender identity, improve intimacy and communication, overcome sexual stigma and shame, process sexual trauma, and gain education about healthy sexuality. You deserve to live a sexually fulfilling life!

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I utilize a strengths-based, person-centered eclectic approach. I will meet you where you are at and provide tools that are tailored to meet your individual needs. I offer various sex therapy interventions and psychoeducation to improve your sex life

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grow more quickly than you ever have before. It is important to me to make a difference in the lives of my clients through improving their self-confidence and helping them through life’s problems.

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I offer careful and compassionate counseling with the primary focus on understanding my clients and their stories. I want to help my clients to achieve whatever solutions and life changes they are looking for while enjoying the therapeutic process.

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