Smyrna Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Madison Shira

I have had the privilege of working with a diverse population of people. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and trauma. I also work with people who are struggling to feel empowered when facing difficult life transitions, hardships in their relationships. By creating a safe space for exploration, we can work together to uncover the aspects of your identity that resonate most with you and bring them to the surface.

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Ella Emmer

Folks seeking a safe, compassionate space where they can be fully witnessed. Many come with deep emotional wounds, looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of trauma. They may feel unheard or invisible in other areas of their lives, but in our sessions, they find a place where their experiences are honored, their pain is validated, and their unique story is given the attention it deserves. My clients know that they will be met with kindness, deep respect, and unwavering presence.

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Christine Chenitz

I work with clients around topics such as religious and spiritual trauma, old belief systems or fundamentalist systems that have negatively impacted them, trauma, attachment and current dysfunctional patterns that result from past experiences. Often trauma symptoms, anxiety, and depression are a part of this. I enjoy folks who are open to challenging themselves within a safe space and are ready to make connections around how their past is impacting the present.

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Sara Lewis

I am enthusiastic about working with individuals, dyads, or triads navigating interpersonal conflict. I have particular interests in working with people seeking support navigating ethically non-monogamous relationships, complicated family dynamics, and life transitions. I’m passionate about health at every size and practice within a body liberation framework. I’m interested in working with people seeking to challenge their conditioning around food, movement, and body image.

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CJ Mooney

I specialize in individual and couple work and welcome the presence of partners and family members to enhance the therapeutic experience. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, have experienced trauma, are trying to reinvigorate romantic relationships, or live with anxiety/depression. I am happy to work with humans from all backgrounds, but I am especially trying to make space for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse folx, as well as the polyamorous & neurodiverse communities.

Shoshana Trager

I tend to work with individuals exploring relationships. This might mean their relationship to themselves with feelings of depression, anxiety or self-critique, exploring the vastness of queerness, and making sense of dueling desires. It also can mean dissecting relationships of one's past or digging into current relationships (friends/romantic/queer-platonic). I do this in individual therapy as well as with partner(s). I work most often with teenagers and adults.

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Kate Manser

As someone who identifies as queer and polyamorous, I understand what challenges come with these identities. When practicing polamory, we are often unprepared for the difficulties that arise when living in a mononormative society. Together we can navigate if you or you and your partner(s) find yourselves with insecure attachment styles impacting your your relationship(s), are having difficulty managing boundaries, or need help dismantling couple's privlege.

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Evan Kardon

I support individuals and couples as they tune in to their inner voice, strengthen their sense of self, and ultimately find comfort in expressing their wants and needs. We will explore the root causes of some of the patterns in your life and strive for self-discovery and growth. I will help you to identify and ultimately challenge negative self-talk that has likely impacted your view of self and led to negative coping behaviors.

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Frank Hoban

I primarily work with individuals, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ population. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression/general feelings of sadness, and relational issues (mama drama and other family-related concerns) and self-esteem/self-identity/self-image and general self-betterment goals -- I am here to help support in whatever ways possible.

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Jessica Kravetz

I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, health concerns, grief, and personal identity. I will assist you in developing coping skills, increased self-esteem, and making meaning out of your present circumstances. Through our sessions, I will strive to empower you in trusting your own ability to navigate the ups and downs that life may throw. I will accept you as you are and genuinely care to help you navigate the road to the healthiest version of yourself.

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Bailey Osborne

I have a special interest in serving survivors and victims of sexual traumas and abuse. In a culture where victim blaming runs rampant, when we talk and process our experiences the light is able to shine in and we as a society move closer to a world where survivors do not need to live in shame. I am also a trained Doula and love to work with the perinatal and postpartum community. I am especially interested in exploring traumatic birth stories and supporting this healing journey.

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Lauren Schechter

You feel like you are stuck in some way, that you could be doing better or even that you could be doing more. You want to learn effective strategies and skills, break the cycles you’re in, make profound insights, and improve your life and relationships. We’ll explore your sense of self, your relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We’ll uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are & what you value.

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Brian Finnerty

My clients want to find connection in their lives, but they are struggling to do so. I work with people who have found that other therapists don’t quite understand them. I am honored to be the open and non-judgmental professional they are seeking. My clients have faced stigma, limited family support, depression, anxiety or trauma while navigating the complexities of sexuality, gender and relationships. Some have lost important relationships due sexual urges or behaviors that feel out of control.

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Willa Beckman

I have experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, grief and loss, identity and sexuality exploration, neurodiversity, chronic illness, self-esteem, and life transitions. I have particular comfort and experience working with queer and trans folks.

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Sara Burth

I work with clients who are trying to understand how to accept themselves and are looking to create a strong therapeutic relationship with a counselor. I believe that clients who have acknowledged that they need help in certain areas and are looking to put in the work needed to achieve their goals are going to get the most out of our time together.

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Christina Mattschei

Many of my clients struggle with anxiety and trauma and are open to approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. I am also interested in working with clients who are dealing with gut health issues exacerbated by stress, trauma, and anxiety. I am happy to work with spiritual and religious minorities and people from any spiritual background (agnostics and atheists are welcome too). I also love working with LGBTQ clients by providing a safe space to affirm and explore related issues.

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Liz-El Black

I work with teens, young adults and adults who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions and self-esteem building, among other concerns. My clients come to sessions with an idea of what goals they want to achieve and then we build on those goals and develop a plan to reach them. My ideal client is open to assistance and is not led by the clinician. A client led by the questions and exploration of oneself and their own values will come to well processed conclusions.

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Noelle Benach

I work with both individual clients and folks in relationships to address concerns such as anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, sexual health concerns, trauma, and related struggles.

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Gianna Rico

Some of my specialty areas include: LGBTQIA+, Perinatal mental health, Body image/fat liberation, and Consensual non-monogamy. I feel passionate about working with queer, transgender, and non-binary individuals who are on the path to parenthood. This includes those who may be carrying a child, thinking about conceiving, as well as non-birthing partners. Taking that step can feel scary and particularly polarizing in our binary filled world and I am here to hold and honor your space.

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Katie Mauro

My ideal client would be a fat bodied individual who is looking to repair their relationship with food and their body. A client who is interested in seeking freedom from diet culture, and unpacking their fatphobia of themselves and how the world sees them. I work from an anti diet and HAES (health at every size) perspective. I also enjoy working with folks in improving communication skills, assertiveness and mindfulness and folks who need assistance in navigating non monogamous relationships

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