Kelsey Whittlesey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (ND & CO), LAC (CO), LPCA (TX)* Weekend & evening appointments available * Couples, sex, individual, substance use therapy (and more!)
Online Therapy
Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
Online Therapy
I work well with goal-oriented patients that want to make active changes to meet goals that will improve their lives. Clients would want to learn to manage their mental health through looking inward and back and/or developing coping skills to deal with the reaction of their emotions. We could also use therapy to gain a stronger understanding of "Who I am" and "What I stand for" by identifying values that we want to live by.
Online Therapy