Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Group
Transgender, non-binary, gender expansive or questioning members can explore their gender while deepening personal and community resilience in an affirming environment. Activities and topics are developed by the group members with my support. This is an open ongoing group for ...
Hosted by Jennifer Gamewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCST, CPDPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78736
Transgender, non-binary, gender expansive or questioning members can explore their gender while deepening personal and community resilience in an affirming environment. Activities and topics are developed by the group members with my support. This is an open ongoing group for ...
Gendersafe Group
Gendersafe group. A support group for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse adolescents who are high school aged. This is a safe space to process and explore gender with affirming and likeminded peers. The Group is facilitated by Dr. Charleen Wilder. ...
Gendersafe group. A support group for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse adolescents who are high school aged. This is a safe space to process and explore gender with affirming and likeminded peers. The Group is facilitated by Dr. Charleen Wilder. ...
Queering Mental Health 18+
This group is for all of those who identify under the queer spectrum and also struggle with their mental health and want a queer-friendly safe space to talk about it and get the help they need while feeling safe and ...
Hosted by Jessica Hope Murph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCDC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edinburg, TX 78542
This group is for all of those who identify under the queer spectrum and also struggle with their mental health and want a queer-friendly safe space to talk about it and get the help they need while feeling safe and ...
Gender Expansive Expressive Arts Group
Support group is open to all gender expansive and transgender kids between the ages of 7-12. The group will provide children with an affirming space where they can socialize
and engage in creative activities with other kids expressing comparable ...
Hosted by Jennifer Gamewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCST, CPDPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78736
Support group is open to all gender expansive and transgender kids between the ages of 7-12. The group will provide children with an affirming space where they can socialize
and engage in creative activities with other kids expressing comparable ...
Counseling and Nature Therapy Center, PLLC
Counseling and Nature Therapy Center, PLLC provides compassionate in person and Telehealth counseling services in the Dallas/Fort Worth region (in-person), and the greater state of Texas (Telehealth). We value effective, evidence-based care for a variety of mental health concerns, with ...
Hosted by Counseling and Nature Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dallas, TX 75218
Counseling and Nature Therapy Center, PLLC provides compassionate in person and Telehealth counseling services in the Dallas/Fort Worth region (in-person), and the greater state of Texas (Telehealth). We value effective, evidence-based care for a variety of mental health concerns, with ...
A Space for Us
A general processing group for trans and non-binary persons. We will learn coping skills, and learn about how we experience ourselves in interpersonal relationships.
Hosted by Elijah Stinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
A general processing group for trans and non-binary persons. We will learn coping skills, and learn about how we experience ourselves in interpersonal relationships.
Transgender Therapeutic Group
Offers a therapeutic group to help you explore your fears, concerns, challenges and what to expect as you navigate the journey. We connect with other folks in the Permian Basin of Texas so you know you are not alone. Assessment ...
Hosted by Maureena L Benavides
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midland, TX 79701
Offers a therapeutic group to help you explore your fears, concerns, challenges and what to expect as you navigate the journey. We connect with other folks in the Permian Basin of Texas so you know you are not alone. Assessment ...
Transgender/Non-Binary Gender Group
Monthly therapy group for transgender, non gender, gender non-conforming people at any stage in transition. Age 18+
Hosted by Milstead & Associates Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Monthly therapy group for transgender, non gender, gender non-conforming people at any stage in transition. Age 18+
Lgbtqia+ Support Group
The LGBTQIA support group at the Therapeutic Transitions offers a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share experiences, find community, and receive affirming support. Led by trained professionals, the group fosters discussions on mental health, identity exploration, and coping ...
Hosted by Rassan Follis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mansfield, TX 76063
The LGBTQIA support group at the Therapeutic Transitions offers a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share experiences, find community, and receive affirming support. Led by trained professionals, the group fosters discussions on mental health, identity exploration, and coping ...
Mindful Self-Compassion Group for Tweens and Teens
This 8-week course which meets weekly for 1.25 hours via zoom, teens engage in developmentally appropriate activities and carefully crafted practices and meditations, which provide them with the opportunity to learn how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of ...
Hosted by Dr. Melanie Gregg
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77027
This 8-week course which meets weekly for 1.25 hours via zoom, teens engage in developmentally appropriate activities and carefully crafted practices and meditations, which provide them with the opportunity to learn how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of ...
PRIDE in Me
High school is hard and even harder when you feel like you’re going against the grain. You are not alone though. Come join us every week to talk through the difficulties you face being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and ...
Hosted by Keegan Friedrichs
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allen, TX 75013
High school is hard and even harder when you feel like you’re going against the grain. You are not alone though. Come join us every week to talk through the difficulties you face being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and ...
Supporting Youth Transitions
A support and psychoeducation group for adolescents (14-18) who identify as trans, gender-nonconforming, or are questioning their gender identity. An affirming space to safely explore gender identity. Cost is $20 a session. Email everline@austinymca.org to register or for more information.
Hosted by Everline Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78758
A support and psychoeducation group for adolescents (14-18) who identify as trans, gender-nonconforming, or are questioning their gender identity. An affirming space to safely explore gender identity. Cost is $20 a session. Email everline@austinymca.org to register or for more information.
New Patterns of Perception
Group practice utilizing primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with 41 years combined experience between two therapists. We utilize a team approach to address the presenting problems of our patients, including other professionals as necessary. We also conduct group therapy and ...
Hosted by Kurt W. Billups
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MPC, LPC, BCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Worth, TX 76133
Group practice utilizing primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with 41 years combined experience between two therapists. We utilize a team approach to address the presenting problems of our patients, including other professionals as necessary. We also conduct group therapy and ...
Trans Teen Support Group
Do you have a high-school-age teen who identifies as transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, or questioning? This group can help them build their sense of self-worth, explore who they are, and find positive connection and support. $40 per session or ...
Do you have a high-school-age teen who identifies as transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, or questioning? This group can help them build their sense of self-worth, explore who they are, and find positive connection and support. $40 per session or ...
List of Past Groups
There are no current groups, however, a list of some of the recent past groups: Transgender Youth; Parents & Allies of Transgender Persons; Military Spouses/significant Others; Cancer Support; Women's Support.
Hosted by Janet Tuohy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Georgetown, TX 78627
There are no current groups, however, a list of some of the recent past groups: Transgender Youth; Parents & Allies of Transgender Persons; Military Spouses/significant Others; Cancer Support; Women's Support.
Gender Exploration
This is a group for teens to explore gender questions and issues. Whether trans, non-binary, queer, questioning, we all come together in this group to support teens through exploring gender, what it means to them. We help teens align with ...
Hosted by Taryn Stilwell
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
This is a group for teens to explore gender questions and issues. Whether trans, non-binary, queer, questioning, we all come together in this group to support teens through exploring gender, what it means to them. We help teens align with ...
Gender Safe Group
Gendersafe group. A support group for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse adolescents who are high school aged. This is a safe space to process and explore gender with affirming and likeminded peers. The Group is facilitated by Dr. Charleen Wilder. ...
Hosted by Rachel Oppenheimer
Psychologist, PsyD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plano, TX 75075
Gendersafe group. A support group for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse adolescents who are high school aged. This is a safe space to process and explore gender with affirming and likeminded peers. The Group is facilitated by Dr. Charleen Wilder. ...
Transgender Teen Group
Open to transgender and nonbinary teens ages 13-17. Come together weekly for 6 weeks to explore topics unique to being trans/NB in 2023, such as navigating school rights, social transitioning, finding friendships/relationships , battling prejudice and much more. Group is ...
Hosted by Kristen A. Berglund
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77027
Open to transgender and nonbinary teens ages 13-17. Come together weekly for 6 weeks to explore topics unique to being trans/NB in 2023, such as navigating school rights, social transitioning, finding friendships/relationships , battling prejudice and much more. Group is ...
Gender Identity Exploration
Gender therapy is a great way to explore your true thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This group provides individuals, ages 14 to 17, a safe space to work through and explore their gender identity. Some may feel that they can’t share ...
Hosted by Maria Cardenas Cardona
LPC Intern, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, TX 77406
Gender therapy is a great way to explore your true thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This group provides individuals, ages 14 to 17, a safe space to work through and explore their gender identity. Some may feel that they can’t share ...
Qmunity
This is a queer art theory group that meets weekly for 5 weeks in San Marcos, TX. This group is focused on reflecting on and celebrating personal queerness while connecting to community and exploring identities.
Hosted by Aryn Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Marcos, TX 78666
This is a queer art theory group that meets weekly for 5 weeks in San Marcos, TX. This group is focused on reflecting on and celebrating personal queerness while connecting to community and exploring identities.
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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.