Transgender & Building a Family
This virutal group is for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals seeking support and community with other TGNC parents to be. The group is a trans-affirmative space for members looking to discuss their hopes, concerns, and unique challenges to building ...
Hosted by Katie Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
This virutal group is for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals seeking support and community with other TGNC parents to be. The group is a trans-affirmative space for members looking to discuss their hopes, concerns, and unique challenges to building ...
Beyond the Binary
Beyond the Binary is a 12-week virtual support group for adult non-binary/gender non-conforming BIPOC. Participants will co-create a space for exploration around their lived experiences across the gender-racial spectrum. Past groups have discussed family dynamics, racial trauma, gender dysphoria, dating ...
Hosted by César Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10037
Beyond the Binary is a 12-week virtual support group for adult non-binary/gender non-conforming BIPOC. Participants will co-create a space for exploration around their lived experiences across the gender-racial spectrum. Past groups have discussed family dynamics, racial trauma, gender dysphoria, dating ...
We are Beautiful! (virtual)
We are Beautiful is a virtually based supportive therapy group led by trans masculine clinician for trans or non-binary AFAB (assigned female at birth) folks. Examples of topics to be discussed (but not limited to) are stress of transitioning, gender-affirming ...
Hosted by Gabriel DeCicco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
We are Beautiful is a virtually based supportive therapy group led by trans masculine clinician for trans or non-binary AFAB (assigned female at birth) folks. Examples of topics to be discussed (but not limited to) are stress of transitioning, gender-affirming ...
Queer Process Group
This is a group for LGBTQ+ adults of mixed ages, genders, and racial identities interested in deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationship with queer identity and the community. Within the intimacy of the group, members are invited to ...
Hosted by Charlie Stephenson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10036
This is a group for LGBTQ+ adults of mixed ages, genders, and racial identities interested in deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationship with queer identity and the community. Within the intimacy of the group, members are invited to ...
coming out support
Support for individuals who are coming out as gay, lesbian, queer, transgendered.
Hosted by Jeann Linsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
Support for individuals who are coming out as gay, lesbian, queer, transgendered.
Gender Solutions NY
At Gender Solutions NY, we wish for all individuals discovering their gender identity to be comfortable and safe in holding discussions with their loved ones. We organize group meetings that offer education and awareness to spouses, friends and family. While ...
At Gender Solutions NY, we wish for all individuals discovering their gender identity to be comfortable and safe in holding discussions with their loved ones. We organize group meetings that offer education and awareness to spouses, friends and family. While ...
Caregivers of Gender Diverse Youth Support Group
****OPENINGS STILL REMAIN FOR GROUP****
Who can participate? Caregivers who are parenting youth or young adults who identify as gender-diverse, transgender, non-binary, or questioning gender identity.
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common ...
Hosted by McKenzie Smallcomb
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14609
****OPENINGS STILL REMAIN FOR GROUP****
Who can participate? Caregivers who are parenting youth or young adults who identify as gender-diverse, transgender, non-binary, or questioning gender identity.
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common ...
Transgender Support Group (on zoom for now)
Support and therapy group for Transgender women in any stage of transition. Group meets twice a month on Tuesday evening (on zoom). Contact for more info and group times. (Note - the group is currently MTF, although all are welcome)
Hosted by Ami B. Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
Support and therapy group for Transgender women in any stage of transition. Group meets twice a month on Tuesday evening (on zoom). Contact for more info and group times. (Note - the group is currently MTF, although all are welcome)
ERP Skills for Life with OCD (Feb - April 2024)
A 10-week telehealth psychoeducation and skillbuilding group for adults and adolescents ages 14+ with OCD. Learn skills to reduce fear, build fear tolerance in the long term, and lower anxiety when mental compulsions get overwhelming. Please note that this is ...
Hosted by Andrew Triska, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
A 10-week telehealth psychoeducation and skillbuilding group for adults and adolescents ages 14+ with OCD. Learn skills to reduce fear, build fear tolerance in the long term, and lower anxiety when mental compulsions get overwhelming. Please note that this is ...
Beyond the Binary: LGBTQ+ Therapy Group
IN PERSON GROUP: As humans we yearn for connection, and yet so many of us in the queer community are currently faced with isolation and fears of being our authentic selves. This group is for anyone who self identifies as ...
IN PERSON GROUP: As humans we yearn for connection, and yet so many of us in the queer community are currently faced with isolation and fears of being our authentic selves. This group is for anyone who self identifies as ...
BIPOC Queer & Trans Therapy Group
Are you looking for a space to explore and discuss navigating the world as a queer/trans person of color? This group provides a space for QTPOC to safely talk about these experiences, and process their unique life experiences with other ...
Hosted by Sherry Chowdhury
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
Are you looking for a space to explore and discuss navigating the world as a queer/trans person of color? This group provides a space for QTPOC to safely talk about these experiences, and process their unique life experiences with other ...
Gender Exploration Group
This is a space to dive deeper into one's experience of non-normative gender in a safe & supportive environment. We aim to empower members to share experiences, provide support, & bear witness to the challenges & triumphs of exploring gender ...
Hosted by Maggie Dunleavy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11238
This is a space to dive deeper into one's experience of non-normative gender in a safe & supportive environment. We aim to empower members to share experiences, provide support, & bear witness to the challenges & triumphs of exploring gender ...
Support Group for Trans Masc and Nonbinary People
Are you looking for a supportive space to share your gender experience with other trans masc and nonbinary people? Whether it is transitioning, relationship distress, dysphoria, sex, intimacy, or navigating gendered aspects of life, this group run by a trans ...
Hosted by Ash Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Are you looking for a supportive space to share your gender experience with other trans masc and nonbinary people? Whether it is transitioning, relationship distress, dysphoria, sex, intimacy, or navigating gendered aspects of life, this group run by a trans ...
Trans and Gender Non-Conforming
I offer an inviting, safe, and confidential space for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) community members to connect with others going through similar experiences.
Hosted by Aviva Braun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
I offer an inviting, safe, and confidential space for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) community members to connect with others going through similar experiences.
LGBTQ Process Group
This group is about the intersection of queer identity, gender and anxiety. Together we will foster connection, present moment awareness, compassion and self-care. We will develop mindfulness skills and return to present moment while sharing and connecting with other queer ...
Hosted by Becca Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
This group is about the intersection of queer identity, gender and anxiety. Together we will foster connection, present moment awareness, compassion and self-care. We will develop mindfulness skills and return to present moment while sharing and connecting with other queer ...
Trans and GNC Clinical Supervision Group
Supervision group for licensed clinicians who are working with trans and gnc patients. For more information, please contact me.
Hosted by Yukari Yanagino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, FIPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10009
Supervision group for licensed clinicians who are working with trans and gnc patients. For more information, please contact me.
Care Givers of Gender-Diverse Youth Support Group
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common experiences and to obtain support among other caregivers of gender-diverse youth and young adults 2) Psychoeducation and resources for parenting gender-diverse youth and young adults including tools ...
Hosted by Allen Nersinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14609
What can I expect to gain? 1) A therapeutic space to process common experiences and to obtain support among other caregivers of gender-diverse youth and young adults 2) Psychoeducation and resources for parenting gender-diverse youth and young adults including tools ...
Q-TOWN (Queer-Trans Or Whatever Network), Teen
A support group for teens who are coming out, transitioning or questioning and experiencing gender dysphoria, stress, anxiety or depression. You are the experts, advocates and allies, capable of teaching each other how to cope and offering peer-led feedback. I ...
Hosted by Laura Goorin
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MS, MPhil
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
A support group for teens who are coming out, transitioning or questioning and experiencing gender dysphoria, stress, anxiety or depression. You are the experts, advocates and allies, capable of teaching each other how to cope and offering peer-led feedback. I ...
LGBTQ Process Group
This virtual psychotherapy group focuses on relationships, communication, sexuality, gender , and mental health issues within the LGBTQ community. Explore your feelings and connect with others in a supportive environment.
This virtual psychotherapy group focuses on relationships, communication, sexuality, gender , and mental health issues within the LGBTQ community. Explore your feelings and connect with others in a supportive environment.
Neurodiverse and Gender Exploring
Support group for teens and tweens, 5 sessions. (separate sessions). Call for more information or to register.
Hosted by Michelle Herman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Northport, NY 11731
Support group for teens and tweens, 5 sessions. (separate sessions). Call for more information or to register.
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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.