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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 Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, 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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Audrey Gerdt
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Together, we'll figure out the root causes of your anxiety or stress and identify a path forward. I can teach you techniques to more effectively manage your difficulties so you can find peace and fully experience the joys of life.


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Together, we'll figure out the root causes of your anxiety or stress and identify a path forward. I can teach you techniques to more effectively manage your difficulties so you can find peace and fully experience the joys of life.

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My approach is client-centered, meaning that I will tailor an approach to meet your unique needs and support you in reaching your goals. I have a strengths-based perspective which guides me in helping you to build on your existing abilities.

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  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

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I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Nicole Rea
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With a special emphasis on the impacts of oppression, I help clients of diverse identities understand themselves better and learn to tackle new challenges with confidence.


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With a special emphasis on the impacts of oppression, I help clients of diverse identities understand themselves better and learn to tackle new challenges with confidence.

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In our sessions, we'll build a strong bond grounded in radical validation and support, making sure you always feel recognized and valued.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Complicated Grief
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Family Trauma
  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Neurodivergence
  • New Job Transition
  • Open Relationships
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Trauma
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Hayley Blomquist
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Welcome the full range of human experiences and emotions into the counseling space. By exploring your inner world, your past, and the outer systems that shaped them, we can gently begin to create understanding and change.


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Welcome the full range of human experiences and emotions into the counseling space. By exploring your inner world, your past, and the outer systems that shaped them, we can gently begin to create understanding and change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I value a collaborative, interactive approach and utilize a range of modalities to best fit a person’s unique needs and interests. This can include internal family systems, cognitive approaches, and experiential modalities.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Paul Stojek
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Together we will re-author your life stories in a way that allows for change, empowerment, and self-agency. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your journey of reclaiming possibility. We collaborate to embrace greater comfort, joy, and peace.


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Together we will re-author your life stories in a way that allows for change, empowerment, and self-agency. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your journey of reclaiming possibility. We collaborate to embrace greater comfort, joy, and peace.

Something to know about my approach is:

Together, you'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, gaining valuable insights into yourself and your patterns. With Paul's guidance, you'll develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, ultimately leading to positive change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bereavement
  • Career Burnout
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Families
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Life Transitions
  • Men
  • Retirement
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Depression
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Young Men
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