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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 Huntington, the suburbs of Huntington, other nearby places such as Lancaster, Columbus, or anywhere else in West Virginia, 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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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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  • Anxiety
  • College Students
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understand the influences that have led you to where you are so you can make lasting changes that will impact how you feel about yourself and how you interact with others. We will work together to help you gain insight into problematic patterns.

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I tend to work with clients in long-term, insight-oriented psychotherapy. We will work together to create a space where you can be yourself, build on your strengths, explore your vulnerabilities and grow from your challenges.

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Build an authentic relationship within which we will explore areas of frustration, disconnect, or stuckness in your life. We may explore how todays problems stem from ways that we learned to manage life in the past that no longer serve us well.

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Our therapeutic relationship supports growth and development! I've spent the past 11 years training therapists and understand benefits of diverse approaches to therapy. My work integrates personal experience, family background, and cultural identity.

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  • Career Counseling
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  • LGBTQ+
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Christine Hatchard
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seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.


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seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am highly skilled in building trust and feelings of safety when working with all clients. I will be empathic and attuned to you as we uncover and process your underlying issues, and not just their manifestation (behaviors).

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Adoptees
  • Anxiety
  • Child Abuse
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Dr. Kelly McAleer
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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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Together, we will:

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…

Something to know about my approach is:

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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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
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  • Emotional Regulation
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
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  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Skills
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Dr. Kelly McAleer 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, New York, North ...