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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 Bloomington, the suburbs of Bloomington, other nearby places such as Peoria, Decatur, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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 use a mixture of solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a sex therapist, It is important to provide a judgement free zone and listen with an empathetic ear while also being encouraging and affirming.

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I am proud to provide safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for all people, but especially for LGBTQIA+ persons, non-monogamous and poly-identifying persons, members of kink and fetish communities, and persons living with HIV.

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Bethany Haug
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Explore the self-protection you developed in an attempt to feel safer in relationships and in the world. We'll explore emotional learnings, memories, and feelings with curiosity and present moment awareness.


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Explore the self-protection you developed in an attempt to feel safer in relationships and in the world. We'll explore emotional learnings, memories, and feelings with curiosity and present moment awareness.

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I provide a safe foundation of focus and structure for embodied trauma work. We may engage the imagination and present-moment awareness of what you're experiencing in your body, mind, and in our session, to encourage new experience and new learning.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
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I provide support and compassion throughout the therapeutic experience, using a nonjudgmental and eclectic approach, pulling from various modalities.

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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 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 flexibility and believe treatment should ultimately be adapted for each unique individual.

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