Gender Identity Therapy for Exploration, Clarity, and Support

I specialize in working with transgender and gender-questioning adults at all stages of their experience.

That includes people who are:

• questioning or exploring their identity
• in the process of transitioning
• or have already transitioned and are navigating life beyond it

Many of the clients I work with are also neurodivergent (ADHD or autistic) and are making sense of thoughts or patterns they may have noticed for years.

Whether you’re trying to understand what you’re feeling, making decisions about transition, or wanting a space where you don’t have to explain your identity, therapy with me is focused on helping you move forward with clarity and support.

Areas I specialize in

Transgender & Gender Identity 

ADHD & Neurodivergence 

Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain

Specialized, affirming care 

My work focuses on areas that many therapists are not trained, including gender-affirming care, neurodivergence and chronic pain and illness.

I am WPATH GEI SOC8 certified and have over a decade of experience working with transgender and LGBTQ+ clients.

I also bring lived experience with chronic illness and ADHD, which informs how I approach this work.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re looking for a therapist who understands these experiences, I’d be happy to connect.  

You may be experiencing some of this: 

Gender identity exploration

You may be questioning, exploring, or already know your identity but want support navigating what comes next.

In our work, you have space to explore without pressure, along with support for transition-related care when needed.

Neurodivergence (ADHD or autism)

Many of the clients I work with are neurodivergent and are trying to make sense of patterns they’ve noticed for years—whether that’s executive functioning challenges, masking, or feeling overwhelmed.

In our work, we focus on approaches that actually fit how your brain works, while reducing shame and burnout.

Chronic illness or ongoing stress on your body

You may be managing fatigue, pain, or fluctuating energy—and trying to navigate daily life around that.

In our work, we focus on pacing, self-understanding, and supporting your body without pushing past your limits.

What working together can look like:

Sessions are collaborative, affirming, and grounded in real-life application.

We might focus on:

• Understanding your experience without minimizing it

• Building tools that actually fit your life and energy

• Reducing shame and self-doubt

• Navigating identity, relationships, or systems safely

You don’t have to mask, explain everything, or prove your experience here.

A little about me 

Outside of therapy, I try to stay connected to things that feel grounding and real—like live music, quiet moments at home, and time with my rescue animals.

Living with chronic pain and ADHD myself, I understand what it’s like to navigate systems that don’t always listen, and to try to function in ways that don’t always match how your brain or body works.

That experience shapes how I show up in therapy.

My work is not about fixing you—it’s about understanding you, reducing shame, and helping you build a way of living that actually fits who you are.

You don’t have to do this alone. 

Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve had experiences where you weren’t believed or understood.

We can start with a free 10-minute consultation to see if this feels like the right fit.

📧 katie@katieleikam.com 

📍Telehealth: GA, TX, SC, FL, NC

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With years of experience supporting people with physical, mental, and emotional health challenges, I understand the complexities of managing chronic conditions and navigating neurodivergence. My work focuses on:

• Helping you manage chronic pain and illness symptoms in ways that honor your abilities without dismissing your feelings
• Offering strategies to help those with ADHD and autism cope with daily stressors and build skills, while acknowledging that you shouldn’t have to mask who you are to fit societal expectations
• Guiding you through anxiety and stress management techniques to bring balance and calm into your life
• Supporting you as you navigate personal and professional relationships impacted by your health conditions or neurodivergence, and offering comfort when it feels overwhelming