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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 Kentwood, the suburbs of Kentwood, other nearby places such as Grand Rapids, Muskegon, or anywhere else in Michigan, 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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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…

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I am open-minded and progressive, intent on helping all clients feel comfortable and get the most out of the therapy process. Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space for all and I strive to make that a priority in our therapeutic relationship.

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  • Self-Acceptance
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Together, we will explore your narrative through employing parts work and somatic work, while drawing on the transformative power of curiosity and creativity to embrace your strengths, and foster resilience, hope, and joy.

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Working with children 6+, teens, and adults, my commitment to inclusivity includes LGBTQIA+ issues, disability, trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety.

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  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Autism
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  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Medical Trauma
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Political Anxiety
  • Queer
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
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Talk about all topics openly and without fear of judgment. From domestic violence and trauma to gender exploration and expression. From the first session, I encourage clients to recognize the intrinsic value of telling their story.

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I support clients in breaking down, organizing, and regaining control when life feels overwhelming. I help clients create goals and make sustainable solutions that build off of the skills and power they already possess.

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Work towards goals and talk through the things that matter the most in your life.

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My approach is client-centered and focused on what clients need. I believe in working together as a team to make progress.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationships
  • Stress
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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.


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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.

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I believe that our behaviors, how we feel, act, in a given situation, are a result of the beliefs we have about that situation. If you are willing to investigate your beliefs and adjust them to fit today's reality, you will feel and act differently.

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