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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 Columbus, Arena District, Clintonville, Frankliton, or even Glen Echo, 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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Hannah Pais
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figure out why your inner critic is never satisfied. You just keep doing more and pushing yourself but it never feels "good enough". Over-achieving, putting yourself last, and setting yourself on fire to keep other people warm isn't sustainable.


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figure out why your inner critic is never satisfied. You just keep doing more and pushing yourself but it never feels "good enough". Over-achieving, putting yourself last, and setting yourself on fire to keep other people warm isn't sustainable.

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I help overachievers stop "doing it all" so they can actually start living a life they want! Starting therapy, my clients realize they lost themselves trying to be who they were "supposed" to be. My goal is to guide you to who you WANT to be.

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Together we will build a therapeutic relationship focused on trust, respect, and a willingness to make changes. As the expert on you, my clients are an essential part of developing individualized treatment plans focused on their needs and goals.


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Together we will build a therapeutic relationship focused on trust, respect, and a willingness to make changes. As the expert on you, my clients are an essential part of developing individualized treatment plans focused on their needs and goals.

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I believe that therapy is a learning process and I strive to make sure that my clients leave our sessions with a toolkit they can handle life’s ups and downs with. Each session is a chance to find out what works and what we can make adjustments to.

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We all have times in our life where we need help, and it can be beneficial to find a professional to be on your team and help you through these challenges we can dig into your situation and create a plan that we put into action.


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We all have times in our life where we need help, and it can be beneficial to find a professional to be on your team and help you through these challenges we can dig into your situation and create a plan that we put into action.

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I use a person-centered approach, meaning that what you need to heal is already in you and often we need someone to help us access it and figure out how to utilize it in our daily lives.

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Rachael Lastoff
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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.


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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.

Something to know about my approach is:

I want people to grow when they come to therapy. I am not one to just sit and listen, I will ask a lot of questions, give feedback, and assignments to work on outside of therapy. I also swear, make jokes, and encourage you to do the same.

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We will explore what’s holding you back from living the life you want and develop new ways of moving through the world to help you feel calmer and more empowered to navigate whatever life throws your way.


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We will explore what’s holding you back from living the life you want and develop new ways of moving through the world to help you feel calmer and more empowered to navigate whatever life throws your way.

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My approach is integrative and collaborative, meaning that we will pull from approaches that best fit your goals and who you are. I blend teaching practical, evidence-based skills along with deeper exploration to catalyze more enduring change.

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Amber Sylvan remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North...