Saint Charles Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Ingrid Smith

Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to divulge your darkest secrets while knowing that the person that you confide in, will not only support your journey of self-improvement and healing but help guide you like a beacon in the sea or a flashlight when it’s dark... Because of this, I strive to host a welcoming and safe space for ALL (LGBTQIA, Military/Family, Students, Adults, POC, and etc) who wish to either start or continue their mental health journey of healing.

Stephanie Ricker

I have had the privilege of serving those struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression, those healing from trauma, those of whom are searching for their identity, and those looking to move and heal through transitions including career changes.

Sophie Pellegrini

I specialize in working with queer, transgender, and non-binary folks, as well as women, with a focus on sexuality, gender, intimacy, relationships, and identity. I work with adults as well as LGBTQIA+ couples or those in “non-traditional” relationships. My practice is LGBTQIA+-celebratory, neurodivergent-affirming, sex-positive, non-monogamy-affirming, kink-aware, and sex worker-affirming.

Kristin Kneedler

At some point in every person’s life, therapy can be helpful. People who seek therapy are engaging in a healthy, proactive approach towards their life. They are typically seeking to implement positive, lasting life change and growth.

Greg Tissi

If you find yourself still unsatisfied after achieving the things you thought would bring contentment then you have arrived. Get off the exhausting treadmill, move with intention, and realign with the trust you have envisioned for yourself. Expect space to be held just for you, room to breathe, and authentic, non-judgmental support. In a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and integrative space, all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, and bodies are welcome. Success takes many forms.

Ashley Bell

If you're exhausted with feeling inadequate, anxious, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place! Which one of these sounds like you? I hate my job; My partner and I fight all the time; I feel stuck in my trauma; I don't know what I want to do with my life. My clients are a mix of couples that would like to work on conflict resolution, young people with anxiety and/or trauma, and high-achieving managers that always feel like they're failing.

Melissa Anderson

Life can be incredibly hard at times. We can't control or change what has happened to us, what we needed but didn't get, or how isolating and confusing things can be. Sometimes we don't understand why we feel the way we do, how people interact with us, our reactions, or what to do next. Maybe we don't feel much at all. I know reflecting on our behaviors, thought patterns, and life experiences can be incredibly difficult, and I’m here to support you through that process.

Ellie de Lucca

Most distressed clients that come to see me usually present difficulty being responsive to others. My focus in a session is to structure a safe environment for individuals to take a step back, identify their interaction cycle, and feel comfortable expressing their most vulnerable feelings to others, leading to new and positive interactions. By increasing the emotional responsiveness within the system, members won't unwillingly push others away in their attempts to be closer.

Dora Angevine

Holly Shiels

Do you notice yourself scrolling through your phone, binge watching TV, always on the go, or shutting down completely? “I’m fine,” you say, “just tired”. For my clients, they realized that they were, in fact, not fine. They decided this was not the most joyful, fulfilled life that they could imagine for themselves. It was actually filled with anxiety, numbing, and a sense of deep self doubt. If this sounds like you and you are open to exploring another way, this is the place for you.

Katie Killeen

I provide gender-affirming therapy for clients seeking to understand their identity and the cultural & personal blocks in knowing themselves. In therapy, we safely explore parts of ourselves that may have felt rejected and betrayed, creating new rhythms of comfort and compassion. I work with clients who are both exploring their gender and clients who are confident in their gender in both individual and relationship therapy.

Lori Becker

I have extensive experience working with transgender patients and follow the WPATH standards of care. I provide individual, family, and group therapy for transgender, gender-queer, gender questioning, and non binary individuals. In addition to gender therapy, I also provide Psychological Evaluations and Support Letters for Hormone Therapy and Gender Confirming Surgeries.

Justin Hampton

Ongoing training and membership in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Lisa Oliver

Lisa provides services to children, adolescents, teens, and adults coping with anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, anger management, phobias, trauma, self esteem challenges, and ADHD. She works with parents and couples on parenting skills and family relationships.

Deb Crawford

Most of my clients are LGBTQ+ adults and teens/adolescents. I generally see folx who have anxiety, depression, anger issues, and trauma, which generally all results from childhood trauma and lifespan stress. My clients are people who are trying to better understand why they do what they do and how to be better.

Yoshiko Hall

We may be a good fit for each other if any of the following statements describe you • You’ve been struggling with your relationships with your family and/or friends • You have a hard time saying no to others, and want to learn how to set appropriate boundaries • You live between cultures and can’t seem to find the middle ground • You want to connect with yourself and come to a deeper understanding of who you are, and what you desire in life.

Kevin Webb II

You are a new student and have been struggling with balancing work, social life and homework. You want to connect with others but you feel the guilt and shame for not focusing on homework or the work you brought home from your occupation. Not to mention your relationship with your partner is suffering and communication is at an all time low. You were vibrant and hopeful but now everything seems to be doom and gloom. You want to to enjoying life and you know that something needs to change.

Barb Black

I feel passionately about working with the LGBT community and their families, including youth, to cope with coming out, transitioning, or relationship issues. I would like to be a part of the hope and healing that is possible in these situations. I also feel strongly about helping you alleviate pain and suffering while dealing with trauma. I have been trained in EMDR and have foundations in solution focused therapies.

Kelly Pittman

You want to feel confident in yourself; giving yourself the compassion and grace that you give to others. You're ready to start a mindfulness practice that gives you space to actually feel, acknowledge and let go of feelings. You want to be 100% authentic and alive in your own life; being yourself and feeling supported. You are done with your inner critic and ready for some calm and peace. I can help with this.

Stephanie Dunn

Do you struggle with feelings of persistent anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulty moving past previous trauma? Or maybe you feel trapped by the pressures of abiding by societal norms? Learn how to accept yourself for who you are, not compare yourself to others, grow in confidence and strength, and write your own story.