Minnetonka Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Megan Bearce

In my online private practice I currently see individuals and couples and I have a few unique specialties: reducing feelings of overwhelm, perfectionism, or burnout and super commuters or road warriors and/or their spouses. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally and use she/her pronouns.

Jesika Austad

You are experiencing feelings of worthlessness and questions about if you deserve love and genuine connection, wondering if anyone would love you if they truly “knew” you. Your experiences of trauma in childhood and/or adulthood are starting to catch up with you. You are struggling in relationships, noticing difficulties with expressing yourself or being understood. You find yourself drawn to partners and friendships that push the same buttons your parents and childhood relationships did.

Jennifer Nelson

Teens, young adults, and individual of all stages and phases of life. All are welcome and I specialize in healing from religion of origin trauma, 12 step programs of recovery, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and supporting people in the coming out (coming home) process.

Jess Vail

My clients are varied as I have a few non-related specialties. I specialize in reproductive mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, loss and infertility), perfectionistic women, and adults with ADHD. I'm passionate about serving people who feel marginalized in society or live outside the box; LGBTQIA+, those in non-nuclear relationships, gamers/nerds, neurodivergent folks, single parents, and anyone else who has interest or identities that society doesn't affirm/welcome.

JAC Stringer

JAC works with transgender youth and young adults ages 13-25 with high needs, who wish to process their identities, experiences, and mental health including depression, bipolar moods, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, & disability/chronic pain. He specializes in gender, sexuality, and serving the trans, queer, and the whole LGBTQPIA2S+ community.

Patricia Holdahl

People that come to see me have a variety of concerns. Maybe you have just recently experienced something profound. Maybe you have a long history of intermittent, disturbing or less than pleasant experiences, to say the least. Nevertheless, you are doing the best you can to cope. My clients are seeking long-lasting benefits and a new way to be; both with themselves and with others.

Tessa Gittleman

People who think I'm a fit are often high-achieving individuals who find it grating to be so acutely aware of their problem(s) or symptom(s), have tried all the solutions they can think of, and are giving therapy “one last chance.” I successfully get clients “unstuck” by challenging them in new, surprising, and unconventional ways that are intended to push people 20% beyond where they are comfortable (because that’s where the growth happens!).

Carolyn Fritz

Carolyn works primarily with adults, and has experience working with chemical dependency, people living with HIV, LGBTQ+ folks, life transitions, people in non-traditional relationship models (such as polyamory and people belonging to kink communities) and mood disorders.

Sydney Bandemer

Do you find yourself stuck in your relationships, repeating the same patterns over time? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with their identity or place in the community? Do you and your family and/or partner(s) have difficulty communicating effectively and with compassion? Have you experienced trauma, and are now looking to begin or continue the healing process?

Sexual Wellness Institute

We provide relationship and sex therapy for individuals and couples experiencing low sexual desire/mismatched couple desire, infidelity, non-monogamy/other relationships, physical or emotional sexual pain, LGB & transgender health services, problematic sexual behavior, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, orgasm difficulties, sexual trauma, and more.

Radiant Living Therapy

At Radiant Living Therapy, we provide individual, couples, and group therapy.​ Our therapists have unique and specialized training including trauma, EMDR, couples therapy, therapy for teens, men's therapy, maternal mental health, sex therapy, and more.

Chelsea Deklotz

Are you an overachiever, perfectionist, or people pleaser? You hold yourself back from others and worry about what they might think if they knew the real you. Everyone thinks that you have it all figured out, but inside you feel like no one truly understands you. Maybe you’ve experienced something that you keep hidden from your friends or family out of fear of their reaction and judgment. You want to find a partner but nothing ever works out, or you’re in a relationship but don’t feel connected.

Molly Nicholson

My clients include a diverse array of individuals. From my viewpoint, diversity goes beyond racial, cultural and religious diversity. Diversity also includes differences in sexual orientation; gender identity; socioeconomic status; physical, psychological and educational ability; differences in resident status and a wide range of ages. In my view, diversity also includes diversity of thought. For how can we truly grow if we don't expand the pool of those we know and interact with?

Ian Felton

Imagine no longer being filled with painful thoughts and feelings and being able to slowly open up to a more meaningful life. Right now, it seems like the pain inside makes each day far more difficult than it needs to be. You feel alone in your hurt and want someone to help you be free of it.

Katharine Simpson

You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, and/or the uncertainties of living in this modern & systemically unfair world. These can all manifest in difficulties that keep you from living your fullest life. Fed up with encountering the same road blocks over and over again, you are ready to begin (or deepen) your healing and growth process.

Eugene Hall

I work with individuals, couples, and families across a range of issues to achieve greater emotional, psychological, and social well-being, not just alleviate symptoms. I have experience with anxiety, depression, couple/family/relationship issues, PTSD, substance use, borderline, narcissism, survivors of narcissistic abuse, minority stress, LGBTQIA relationships, spiritual/religious/existential issues including religious trauma, anger management, and co-parenting.

Carrie Brennan

I work with adults navigating the ever challenging paths of being human. My clients most often are looking for support in coping with depression and/or anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, perinatal mood disorders, parenting issues and relationship concerns.

Rebekah Anderson

I am here to walk alongside you in your journey towards empowerment and healing. As a human, you have inherent value and worth in this world. When you step into my physical or virtual therapy office you can expect to feel accepted and valued. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions, and relationship styles, including those in non-traditional relationships. I am sex-positive, kink affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Kenlee Valleskey

My clients are curious and committed to their process, and long to trust themselves. They are ready to deconstruct familiar cycles around anxiety, self-doubt, shame, over-functioning, and intergenerational patterns but don't know the how...yet. If you're curious about the 'why' behind the patterns in your life, tired of talking surface-level symptoms, and want to get at the root: I'd love to meet you, and hear your story.

Jen Atherton