Adult Women Self Empowerment and Self Care Group
Small intimate women's group therapy (5-8) - Focus on self esteem, empowerment, self care and relationship building skills. Learn to express needs and feelings, foster self advocacy, identify unhealthy relationships and let go of self harming behaviors. Learn to connect ...
Hosted by Virginia Inglese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, RDN, EMDR, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22180
Small intimate women's group therapy (5-8) - Focus on self esteem, empowerment, self care and relationship building skills. Learn to express needs and feelings, foster self advocacy, identify unhealthy relationships and let go of self harming behaviors. Learn to connect ...
Thrive TABLE
Hosted by Tiffany Jones
Counselor, MS, CCTP, CGCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
lgbtqqia+ adolescent support group (Virtual)
- Building self-love and confidence in a positive environment -Promote positive social interaction -Developing self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and coping skills to feel more confident in difficult social and life situations - Improving the ability to establish and maintain relationships
- Building self-love and confidence in a positive environment -Promote positive social interaction -Developing self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and coping skills to feel more confident in difficult social and life situations - Improving the ability to establish and maintain relationships
LGBTQ Support Group Hampton, VA
The Mahogany Projek, LLC will be offering a free 8 week support group for teens and young adults in the LGBTQ community. This support group will offer a space for individuals to come and be themselves, express and talk through ...
Hosted by Sharde' O'Rourke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LSATP, CCTP, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hampton, VA 23666
The Mahogany Projek, LLC will be offering a free 8 week support group for teens and young adults in the LGBTQ community. This support group will offer a space for individuals to come and be themselves, express and talk through ...
Mixed Orientation Relationship Group (Virtual)
The M.O.R.E. Process Group for Partners is virtually from 12p - 1:15p every other week. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group will focus on partnerships ...
Hosted by The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative
LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
The M.O.R.E. Process Group for Partners is virtually from 12p - 1:15p every other week. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group will focus on partnerships ...
T-Time
Young Adult Transgender Women's Group 18-26. Are you exploring your gender identity and would like to be around accepting like minded peers? Well this is the group for you. This is a 6 week group for trans women at all ...
Hosted by Christal Platt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
Young Adult Transgender Women's Group 18-26. Are you exploring your gender identity and would like to be around accepting like minded peers? Well this is the group for you. This is a 6 week group for trans women at all ...
KIND Human
Hosted by Tiffany Jones
Counselor, MS, CCTP, CGCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Restore
The struggles that our teenagers are facing today is unlike any other time in our society. The COVID-19 Pandemic has challenged how they socialize, participate in school, cope through daily stress and handle fear. They are not alone in this ...
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
The struggles that our teenagers are facing today is unlike any other time in our society. The COVID-19 Pandemic has challenged how they socialize, participate in school, cope through daily stress and handle fear. They are not alone in this ...
Trans Support Group
This group is for persons who are seeking support related to gender identity. Topics may include coming out, transitioning concerns, and other relevant issues.
Hosted by Charlottesville Empowerment
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22903
This group is for persons who are seeking support related to gender identity. Topics may include coming out, transitioning concerns, and other relevant issues.
Mixed Orientation Relationship (M.O.R.E.) Group
The M.O.R.E. Process Group for Partners is virtually from 12p - 1:15p bi-weekly. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group will focus on partnerships that were ...
Hosted by Sarah Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
The M.O.R.E. Process Group for Partners is virtually from 12p - 1:15p bi-weekly. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group will focus on partnerships that were ...
transCEND
transCEND currently serves adult clients who identify as transgender and gender-nonconforming reach their desired potential in their lives, related to their gender identity, expression, and advocacy, as well as their mental health. Meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ...
Hosted by Angela Callahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portsmouth, VA 23704
transCEND currently serves adult clients who identify as transgender and gender-nonconforming reach their desired potential in their lives, related to their gender identity, expression, and advocacy, as well as their mental health. Meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ...
LGBTQ Teen Support Group
Teens and young adults struggling with issues related to gender identity and sexuality need a safe and supportive place to connect with others. Led by a professional therapist with an expertise in LGBTQ issues, this group offers camaraderie, connection, validation ...
Hosted by Heather H Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Teens and young adults struggling with issues related to gender identity and sexuality need a safe and supportive place to connect with others. Led by a professional therapist with an expertise in LGBTQ issues, this group offers camaraderie, connection, validation ...
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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.