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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 Decatur, the suburbs of Decatur, other nearby places such as Springfield, Bloomington, 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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Dr. Burris's mission is to meet the psychological needs of the community through assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy services. Special populations include military, aviation, medical patients, law enforcement, and LBGTQ+


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Dr. Burris's mission is to meet the psychological needs of the community through assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy services. Special populations include military, aviation, medical patients, law enforcement, and LBGTQ+

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Dr. Burris is a clinical and aeromedical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of mental health issues related to trauma, medical conditions, LGBTQ+ status, grief/loss, and life stressors.

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  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military Service
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  • Trauma
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In a culturally sensitive, social justice focused, and LGBTQIA+/poly affirming space, we will explore your concerns while considering the impact that your social identities, family system, and life experiences have on what you bringing to therapy.


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In a culturally sensitive, social justice focused, and LGBTQIA+/poly affirming space, we will explore your concerns while considering the impact that your social identities, family system, and life experiences have on what you bringing to therapy.

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As a couple and family therapist, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging space for intimate relationships, families, and individuals to process, heal, challenge patterns, explore different ways of thinking… and even enjoy some fun and laughs.

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  • Family Planning
  • Fat Liberation
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory
  • Postpartum Depression
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✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.


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I adapt the therapy to you rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy. My therapy style is collaborative. I see myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside you, assisting you in discovering and developing your inner expertise and strengths.

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Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.


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Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.

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I strive to integrate my expertise and evidence-based practice with your existing strengths and self-knowledge to arrive at a place of healing and growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
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  • Parenting
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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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  • Eating Disorders
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  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
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