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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 Sunnyvale, the suburbs of Sunnyvale, other nearby places such as Campbell, Mountain View, 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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Danielle Rowe
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Bring awareness to the areas in your life that could benefit from exploration and processing. We will practice taking a step back from our habitual reactions and learn to respond in a skillful and effective manner.


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Bring awareness to the areas in your life that could benefit from exploration and processing. We will practice taking a step back from our habitual reactions and learn to respond in a skillful and effective manner.

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I believe in providing clients with the tools and healthy coping skills through an unconditional positive regard and psychoeducation. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness and other holistic techniques in my practice.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Transgender Issues
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Ellen Ross
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Take a look at what's going on that inspired you to contact me, and figure out what you might be able to do differently in the service of living a vibrant, meaningful life. I'll want to understand what you've already tried so we can make a new plan.


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Take a look at what's going on that inspired you to contact me, and figure out what you might be able to do differently in the service of living a vibrant, meaningful life. I'll want to understand what you've already tried so we can make a new plan.

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I want to help you shift your relationship with difficult emotions and internal experiences. So often we are in overdrive trying to just feel better, and sometimes the things we do in pursuit of feeling better are getting in the way.

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  • Depression
  • High anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
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Sara Alkhedairy
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Together we will help you form new narratives around your life experiences and traumas and build insights that will help you create the lasting changes you are looking for.


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Together we will help you form new narratives around your life experiences and traumas and build insights that will help you create the lasting changes you are looking for.

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Therapy is a collaborative process where we will discuss your needs together and find the best approaches for you. The relationship between therapist and client is the most helpful thing about therapy, and my approach is relationship centered.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Autism Related Challenges
  • children of immigrants
  • Couples Therapy
  • Cultural Diversity and Identities
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • High anxiety
  • Kink Community
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial Trauma
  • Transgender Issues
  • Trauma Recovery
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Carolyn Risbrudt
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We will explore how your environment, relationships, past trauma, childhood, self-concepts, and cultural upbringing impact your life experiences. I will help you develop coping skills and understanding of how you process and connect.


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We will explore how your environment, relationships, past trauma, childhood, self-concepts, and cultural upbringing impact your life experiences. I will help you develop coping skills and understanding of how you process and connect.

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I work with the client as a whole and explore all factors that may contribute to their struggles past and present. I bring awareness to the impact your environment, relationships, and self-concepts have on how you feel and how you manage daily.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional Caretakers
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma
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Julia Malone
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work towards feeling confident and having clarity in your decision making. You will have a clear understanding of your needs, how to manage anxiety, and have a clear sense of purpose, greater self-worth, and create strong relationships.


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work towards feeling confident and having clarity in your decision making. You will have a clear understanding of your needs, how to manage anxiety, and have a clear sense of purpose, greater self-worth, and create strong relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help connect you back with yourself after years of putting everyone else first. You will begin to feel less overwhelmed in the midst of chaos, learn to validate and nurture your emotions, and communicate and set healthy boundaries with loved ones.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Affair Recovery
  • Anger Management
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Early childhood trauma and its adult manifestations
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Open Relationships
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Veterans / Military Families
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