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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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    Ria Shukla
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Ria Shukla

    Ria Shukla

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Activism • Attachment • Depression • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Sexuality • Trauma
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Activism • Attachment • Depression • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Sexuality • Trauma
    €100 / session100
    The Hague
    Online only
    Ellis Graham
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    Ellis Graham

    Ellis Graham

    Counsellor & Psychological Counsellor
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Female empowerment • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Female empowerment • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy
    €75 / session75
    Valencia
    Online and Text
    Clara Becker
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Clara Becker

    Clara Becker

    Systemic Coach
    LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Economic problems • Gender identity • Transitions • Career • Academic or educational problems
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Economic problems • Gender identity • Transitions • Career • Academic or educational problems
    €70 / session70
    Nantes
    Online only
    Arden Burak Demirel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Dr. Ednei Soares
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Dr. Ednei Soares

    Dr. Ednei Soares

    Psychoanalyst & Psychologist
    Depression • Gender identity • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Gender identity • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy
    €70 / session70
    Spanbroek
    Online only
    Rae Fuqua
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Rae Fuqua

    Rae Fuqua

    Sex Therapist & Couples Therapist
    Gender identity • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Sexuality • Relationships • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Gender identity • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Sexuality • Relationships • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
    US$80 / session80
    Aurora
    Online only
    Gleicon De Oliveira Analha
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Gleicon De Oliveira Analha

    Gleicon De Oliveira Analha

    Psychoanalyst
    Academic or educational problems • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Academic or educational problems • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Relationships
    £47 / session47
    Cambridge
    Online only
    Christin Bender
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Christin Bender

    Christin Bender

    Sexologist
    Fetishism • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Childlessness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Fetishism • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Childlessness
    €90 / session90
    Nordstrand
    Online and Text
    Lisa Gianandrea
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Psychological Counsellor & EMDR Counsellor
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Gender identity • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Gender identity • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Therapy for Expats
    €95 / session95
    Utrecht
    Online only
    Virginia Zalazar
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Virginia Zalazar

    Virginia Zalazar

    Psychologist
    Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Career • Gender identity • Stress • Supervision for therapists
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Career • Gender identity • Stress • Supervision for therapists
    €45 / session45
    Buenos Aires
    Online only
    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 • Mindfulness • Psycho-Oncology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Personality disorders • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Borderline personality disorder • Gender identity • Mindfulness • Psycho-Oncology
    €70 / session70
    Coimbra
    Online only
    Silvana Alvim
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Silvana Alvim

    Silvana Alvim

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Trauma • Addictions • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Teen counselling • Gender identity • Depression
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Trauma • Addictions • Anxiety • Couples therapy • Teen counselling • Gender identity • Depression
    €75 / session75
    Tilburg
    In-person and Online
    Ruben Heath Seromenho
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Ruben Heath Seromenho

    Ruben Heath Seromenho

    Clinical and Health Psychologist
    Attachment • Sexuality • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Attachment • Sexuality • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy • Depression
    €70 / session70
    Quarteira
    Online only
    Sadie Smith
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sadie Smith

    Sadie Smith

    Psychological Counsellor & Social worker
    Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Harm reduction • Gender identity • Couples therapy • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Harm reduction • Gender identity • Couples therapy • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Maria João Boléo
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Maria João Boléo

    Maria João Boléo

    Clinical and Health Psychologist
    Grief & Loss • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Gender dysphoria
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Grief & Loss • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Gender identity • Gender dysphoria
    €40 / session40
    Lisbon
    Online only
    Berfin Alyesil
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Berfin Alyesil

    Berfin Alyesil

    Counsellor
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Gender identity • Attachment • Therapy for Expats • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Gender identity • Attachment • Therapy for Expats • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    €55 / session55
    Rome
    In-person and Online
    Katarzyna (Kate) Zoltak
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Katarzyna (Kate) Zoltak

    Katarzyna (Kate) Zoltak

    Sexologist & Psychologist
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Female empowerment • Gender identity
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Female empowerment • Gender identity
    £60 / session60
    Wolverhampton
    Online only
    Sarah Adelaide
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Sarah Adelaide

    Sarah Adelaide

    Psychological Counsellor
    LGBTQ+ • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Gender identity
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Gender identity
    €80 / session80
    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 • Midlife Transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Anxiety • Crisis intervention • Depression • Gender identity • Grief & Loss • Midlife Transitions
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Oleksii Tkachenko
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Oleksii Tkachenko

    Oleksii Tkachenko

    Gestalt Psychotherapist & Psychologist
    Relationships • Gender identity • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Men's Work • Therapy for Expats • Transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Relationships • Gender identity • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Men's Work • Therapy for Expats • Transitions
    €55 / session55
    Kyiv
    In-person and Online
    Emma Hutton
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Emma Hutton

    Emma Hutton

    Counsellor
    Autism spectrum • Depression • Gender identity • Sexuality • Trauma • Anxiety • Art therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Autism spectrum • Depression • Gender identity • Sexuality • Trauma • Anxiety • Art therapy
    €40 / session40
    Johannesburg
    Online only
    Hendrik Berg
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Hendrik Berg

    Hendrik Berg

    Counsellor
    Chronic Illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Activism • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Chronic Illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Activism • Relationships
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Natalia Ilyina
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Natalia Ilyina

    Natalia Ilyina

    Classical Psychoanalyst
    Depression • Therapists for Ukraine • Burnout • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Narcissism • Communication Disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Therapists for Ukraine • Burnout • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Narcissism • Communication Disorders
    €60 / session60
    Kyiv
    Online only
    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
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person, Online and Text
    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+ • Therapy for Expats • Discrimination
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Gender identity • Relationships • Adjustment disorders • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Discrimination
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Shae Grass
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Shae Grass

    Shae Grass

    Counsellor & Existential Counsellor
    Addictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Autism spectrum • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Relationships
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Addictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Autism spectrum • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Relationships
    £70 / session70
    London
    In-person, Online and Text
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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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