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    Find a therapist who specializes in gender identity exploration, offering a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore and affirm their gender identity, utilizing approaches such as affirmative therapy, gender-affirming counselling, and support groups to facilitate self-discovery, alleviate gender dysphoria, and promote well-being and authenticity in alignment with one's gender identity.

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    Marcus Knapp
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Marcus Knapp

    Marcus Knapp

    Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Chronic illness • Chronic pain • Psychological abuse • ADHD • Autism
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Chronic illness • Chronic pain • Psychological abuse • ADHD • Autism
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    Online only
    Virginia Zalazar
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Virginia Zalazar

    Virginia Zalazar

    Psychologist
    Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Work & career • Gender identity • Stress • Supervision
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Work & career • Gender identity • Stress • Supervision
    €49 / session49
    Buenos Aires
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    Oleksii Tkachenko
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Oleksii Tkachenko

    Oleksii Tkachenko

    Gestalt Psychotherapist & Psychologist
    Relationships • Gender identity • Stress • ADHD • Men's work • Expat life • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Relationships • Gender identity • Stress • ADHD • Men's work • Expat life • Life transitions
    €55 / session55
    Kyiv
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    Clara Becker
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Clara Becker

    Clara Becker

    Systemic Coach
    LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Economic problems • Gender identity • Life transitions • Work & career • Academic or educational problems
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Economic problems • Gender identity • Life transitions • Work & career • Academic or educational problems
    €70 / session70
    Nantes
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    Gamze Tac
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Gamze Tac

    Gamze Tac

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Avoidant personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Avoidant personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    €45 / session45
    Rome
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    Niels Kurvin
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Niels Kurvin

    Niels Kurvin

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapist
    Physical abuse • ADHD • Attachment • Complex PTSD • Sexual abuse • Gender identity • Hypnotherapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Physical abuse • ADHD • Attachment • Complex PTSD • Sexual abuse • Gender identity • Hypnotherapy
    €92 / session92
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Sadie Smith
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sadie Smith

    Sadie Smith

    Psychological Counsellor & Social worker
    Polyamory • Kink & BDSM • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Music therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Polyamory • Kink & BDSM • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Music therapy
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Diogo Carreiras
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Diogo Carreiras

    Diogo Carreiras

    Clinical and Health Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Personality disorders • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Borderline personality disorder • Gender identity • Cancer support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Personality disorders • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Borderline personality disorder • Gender identity • Cancer support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €70 / session70
    Coimbra
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    Rae Fuqua
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Rae Fuqua

    Rae Fuqua

    Sex Therapist & Couples Therapist
    Gender identity • Kink & BDSM • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Sexuality • Relationships • PMDD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Gender identity • Kink & BDSM • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Sexuality • Relationships • PMDD
    US$100 / session100
    Aurora
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    Maria João Boléo
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Maria João Boléo

    Maria João Boléo

    Clinical and Health Psychologist
    Grief & loss • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Grief & loss • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €40 / session40
    Lisbon
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    Zen Qureshi
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Zen Qureshi

    Zen Qureshi

    Integrative Psychotherapist
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Autism • Complex PTSD • Trauma • Self-confidence • Gender identity
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Autism • Complex PTSD • Trauma • Self-confidence • Gender identity
    £50 / session50
    London
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    Aleks Mladenović
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Aleks Mladenović

    Aleks Mladenović

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Panic attacks • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • OCD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Panic attacks • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • OCD
    €60 / session60
    Belgrade
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    Ivanesa Borisova
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Ivanesa Borisova

    Ivanesa Borisova

    Psychologist
    LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Gender identity • Burnout • Anxiety • Depression • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Gender identity • Burnout • Anxiety • Depression • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
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    Lisa Gianandrea
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Psychological Counsellor & EMDR Counsellor
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Gender identity • PTSD • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Gender identity • PTSD • Depression
    €90 / session90
    Utrecht
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    Mehrnoush Ahmadi
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Mehrnoush Ahmadi

    Mehrnoush Ahmadi

    Counselling Psychologist & Integrative Counsellor
    Anxiety • Depression • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Trauma • Anger
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Trauma • Anger
    €75 / session75
    Berlin
    In-person, Online and Text
    Hendrik Berg
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Hendrik Berg

    Hendrik Berg

    Counsellor
    Chronic illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD • Activism • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Chronic illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD • Activism • Relationships
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Laura Liverotti
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Laura Liverotti

    Laura Liverotti

    Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Gender identity • Personal development
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Gender identity • Personal development
    €110 / session110
    London
    Online only
    Dr Eleftheria Koutsonika
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Dr Eleftheria Koutsonika

    Dr Eleftheria Koutsonika

    Counselling Psychologist
    Gender identity • Grief & loss • LGBTQ+ • Parenthood • Expat life • Birth trauma • Self-confidence
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Gender identity • Grief & loss • LGBTQ+ • Parenthood • Expat life • Birth trauma • Self-confidence
    €120 / session120
    Delft
    Online only
    Arden Burak Demirel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    ADHD • Autism • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    ADHD • Autism • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Clinical psychology
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Dr. Ednei Soares
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dr. Ednei Soares

    Dr. Ednei Soares

    Psychoanalyst & Psychologist
    Depression • Gender identity • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Gender identity • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy
    €70 / session70
    Spanbroek
    Online only
    Nil Shani
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Nil Shani

    Nil Shani

    Systemic Therapist
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life • Gender identity • Coaching • Couples therapy • Systemic coaching
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life • Gender identity • Coaching • Couples therapy • Systemic coaching
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    D Wiltshire Soares
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    D Wiltshire Soares

    D Wiltshire Soares

    Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Attachment • Gender identity • Relationships • Adjustment disorders • LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Discrimination
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Gender identity • Relationships • Adjustment disorders • LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Discrimination
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Fernanda Rios
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Fernanda Rios

    Fernanda Rios

    Lacanian Psychoanalyst & Clinical Psychologist
    LGBTQ+ • Anxiety • Crisis intervention • Depression • Gender identity • Grief & loss • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Anxiety • Crisis intervention • Depression • Gender identity • Grief & loss • Life transitions
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Berfin Alyesil
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Berfin Alyesil

    Berfin Alyesil

    Counsellor
    Sexuality • Gender identity • Attachment • Expat life • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Gender identity • Attachment • Expat life • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Relationships
    €55 / session55
    Rome
    In-person and Online
    Yigit Nurettin Atalay
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • OCD • Mood disorders • Gender identity • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • OCD • Mood disorders • Gender identity • Expat life
    €60 / session60
    Rome
    Online only
    João Leite
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    João Leite

    João Leite

    Clinical Psychologist
    Expat life • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Depression • Anxiety • Relationships • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Expat life • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Depression • Anxiety • Relationships • Trauma
    €50 / session50
    Porto
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    Getting help with Gender identity

    Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Gender identity. Seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

    How to choose a therapist specialising in Gender identity

    It's not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

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    Search for practitioners who specialise in Gender identity and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 2,500 mental health professionals from 50+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about Gender identity much less complicated.

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