Transgender Support Group
The Transgender Support Group offers a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental place for transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, skills, and resources with one another to promote overall health and well-being. This group is for individuals who identify as ...
Hosted by Dr. Lori Becker
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clayton, MO 63105
The Transgender Support Group offers a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental place for transgender and non-binary individuals to share experiences, skills, and resources with one another to promote overall health and well-being. This group is for individuals who identify as ...
Transgender and Gender Non Conforming Group
For teenagers ages 11-18, this group focuses on teens who identify as gender non conforming or transgender. This is a safe place to explore emotions and feel accepted and cared about.
Hosted by Lynn B Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64131
For teenagers ages 11-18, this group focuses on teens who identify as gender non conforming or transgender. This is a safe place to explore emotions and feel accepted and cared about.
Adolescent Identity and Self Esteem
Identity development is the process of defining your lifestyle, beliefs and sense of self; this is fundamental for a teenager's development. A teen's identity development leads to great improvement of their self-esteem, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This group will ...
Hosted by Alexis Short
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Identity development is the process of defining your lifestyle, beliefs and sense of self; this is fundamental for a teenager's development. A teen's identity development leads to great improvement of their self-esteem, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This group will ...
Rainbow Rising: A Safe Haven for LGBTQ+ Teens
We are an inclusive and empowering group designed specifically for LGBTQ+ teens. In our supportive and accepting space, we aim to foster personal growth, build resilience, and create meaningful connections. Through engaging discussions and activities, we explore topics such as ...
Hosted by Darbi Keene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64111
We are an inclusive and empowering group designed specifically for LGBTQ+ teens. In our supportive and accepting space, we aim to foster personal growth, build resilience, and create meaningful connections. Through engaging discussions and activities, we explore topics such as ...
Transforming Creativity
Transforming Creativity is a series of expressive arts therapy workshops designed and facilitated by and for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community members. Each workshop will explore a central theme. Some of the planned themes include care, safety, community, identity, ...
Hosted by River Chew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, REAT-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63116
Transforming Creativity is a series of expressive arts therapy workshops designed and facilitated by and for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community members. Each workshop will explore a central theme. Some of the planned themes include care, safety, community, identity, ...
Lgbtqia+ Healthy Community Weekly Group (11/13/23)
Living in today's world requires healthy growth, support, and processing. Gain skills, share struggles, and gather with people to build healthy, caring community! What we will address in this group: -Healthy coping skills -Healthy self care -Healthy living -Healthy communication ...
Hosted by Melody Brave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, MO 65804
Living in today's world requires healthy growth, support, and processing. Gain skills, share struggles, and gather with people to build healthy, caring community! What we will address in this group: -Healthy coping skills -Healthy self care -Healthy living -Healthy communication ...
LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group
Our LGBTQ+ Support Group is an affirming place for teens to explore gender identify, sexual orientation or gender expression without fear of rejection or judgement. Teens in this community who experience depression or anxiety have at some point experienced bullying, ...
Hosted by Embark Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, MO 64151
Our LGBTQ+ Support Group is an affirming place for teens to explore gender identify, sexual orientation or gender expression without fear of rejection or judgement. Teens in this community who experience depression or anxiety have at some point experienced bullying, ...
(Trans)Women's Psychotherapy/Support Group
This group is for adults (18+) with gender dysphoria who identify as a woman with transgender experience. It includes individuals who are contemplating their gender identity, are in the process of social and/or medical transition or who transitioned a while ...
This group is for adults (18+) with gender dysphoria who identify as a woman with transgender experience. It includes individuals who are contemplating their gender identity, are in the process of social and/or medical transition or who transitioned a while ...
(Trans)Men's Psychotherapy/Support Group
This group is for adults (18+) with gender dysphoria who identify as a man with transgender experience. It includes individuals who are contemplating their gender identity, are in the process of social and/or medical transition or who transitioned a while ...
This group is for adults (18+) with gender dysphoria who identify as a man with transgender experience. It includes individuals who are contemplating their gender identity, are in the process of social and/or medical transition or who transitioned a while ...
Gender Non-Conforming Psychotherapy/Support Group
This is for adults (18+) who do not identify as either a transman or a transwoman, but rather non-binary, transfeminine, transmasculine, genderfluid, agender, or genderqueer. The group provides a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment where individuals can discuss their experience ...
This is for adults (18+) who do not identify as either a transman or a transwoman, but rather non-binary, transfeminine, transmasculine, genderfluid, agender, or genderqueer. The group provides a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment where individuals can discuss their experience ...
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Transgender Support Groups
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.