Shawny Sena, LMFT
PLAYFUL THERAPY FOR OLD SOULS
(that are Super Gay).
Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN | Inclusive Support with Shawny Sena
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If you are an LGBTQ parent looking for help, you are not alone. Shawny Sena offers therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN. I’m a marriage and family therapist and child therapist who believes in inclusive therapy. I work with families, adolescents, children, parents of transgender children, and LGBTQ+ families.
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Who I Am & What I Offer
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My name is Shawny Sena, LMFT. I am a family therapist, play therapist, adolescent therapist, and LGBTQ+ therapist with a strong commitment to gender-affirming therapy. I offer transgender child therapy, child therapy, adolescent therapy, and parent therapy designed to support LGBTQ+ families in Eagan, MN. My work is playful but serious, gentle but honest. I believe every person deserves care that honors who they are, including trans kids, LGBTQ+ teens, and parents navigating identity, family dynamics, or questions around gender.
Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
What Does “Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN” Mean?
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When I say therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN, I mean support that understands your world. A therapist who listens without judgment, who knows the stresses of being an LGBTQ family, and who helps you help your kids, teens, or yourself. I specialize in marriage and family therapy, family therapy, child therapy, and play therapy. If you have a transgender child, I can provide therapy for trans children. If you want assistance in building strong relationships with your LGBTQ+ teen, I also do LGBTQ+ therapy for teens.
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Why Inclusive Therapy Matters | Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
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Inclusive therapy means respecting all parts of you—your identity, your family, your gender journey. As part of my practice, I offer gender-affirming care: I do not try to change who someone is, but help them live fully as who they are. Giving young people room to explore their gender in safety, giving parents tools to support their children, and helping families heal together—all this matters deeply. So does play. Play therapy can help children communicate what they cannot yet put into words. Child therapy can help LGBTQ+ children feel seen. Adolescent therapy can help LGBTQ+ teens handle school, peer pressure, safety, and identity. Parent therapy helps parents of transgender children feel confident and supported.
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How Therapy With Me Looks in Eagan, MN
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If you come to me for therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN, here’s what you can expect:
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We begin by talking about what matters most to your family: safety, gender, relationships, emotional health, identity.
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I use play therapy with children when words are hard.
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For adolescents, I offer adolescent therapy that is age-sensitive, respectful, and affirming.
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For parents, I offer a therapist for parents work: helping you understand what your child is going through, how to support them, how to cope with your own feelings.
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Because I am a marriage and family therapist, I can help families improve communication, resolve conflict, and build connections.
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Everything is done in a safe, inclusive space. I believe in authenticity, deep listening, laughter where it helps, and healing that includes your whole life—physical, emotional, historical, political.
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Who Benefits
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LGBTQ+ families who want therapy that affirms all family members.
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Parents of transgender children seeking support, understanding, and guidance.
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Transgender children who need a space to explore identity, gender, self-esteem.
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LGBTQ+ teens navigating school, friendships, gender, and expectations.
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Parents who want to learn how to be allies for their children, and also heal their own past.
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Families needing play therapy, family therapy, child therapy, or adolescent therapy.
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Why Choose Shawny Sena | Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
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I am experienced in multiple therapy types: family therapist, child therapist, adolescent therapist, play therapist.
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I have focused training and passion for LGBTQ+ therapy, gender-affirming therapy, transgender child therapy.
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I offer care that is empathetic, authentic, inclusive.
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I partner with you—parents, children, teens—to help you navigate your journey with safety, pride, and hope.
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How to Begin
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If you are searching for therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN, reaching out is the first step. You can contact me through my website. We set up a session where we talk about your goals. Then we decide together what kind of therapy (play therapy, adolescent therapy, family therapy, etc.) best fits your family.
If you or your family are looking for therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN, Shawny Sena is here for you. You deserve support, love, and care that sees all of you. Let’s work together for your strength, your family, and your future.
Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
FAQ: Therapy for LGBTQ Parents in Eagan, MN
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What’s the difference between family therapy and parent therapy?
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Family therapy involves working with the whole family together—parents, children, teens—to improve understanding, communication, and support. Parent therapy focuses mostly on parents: helping you understand your child or teen, address your feelings, and support them. When you are parenting a transgender child or part of an LGBTQ+ family, both kinds of therapy can be helpful.
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Can you help children who are exploring their gender?
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Yes. As a therapist for trans children and a child therapist, I provide transgender child therapy. We offer a safe space where children can explore gender identity, express themselves, and understand their feelings without judgment. Play therapy is often part of this, because children express much through play.
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What if my teen is struggling with being LGBTQ+?
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I offer adolescent therapy and LGBTQ+ therapy for teens. I help LGBTQ+ teens in Eagan, MN with issues like coming out, dealing with peers, anxiety, depression, identity, and family. Therapy helps teens build confidence, self-understanding, and coping skills.
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Is this inclusive therapy only for people in Eagan, MN?
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While my practice is based in Minneapolis, I serve clients in the Eagan, MN area. If you're looking for therapy for LGBTQ parents in Eagan, MN, I am nearby and ready to help. If distance or logistics are an issue, I can discuss options.
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How does play therapy help?
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Play therapy is especially helpful for children who can’t easily talk about their emotions or identity. When using play, art, storytelling, or movement, children can express what they may not know how to say. It supports healing, growth, and identity understanding. And for LGBTQ+ families, play therapy can help children feel safe showing who they are.
Hi, I’m Shawny
Here’s what I promise to bring to our work:
Authenticity.
Cheesiness.
Listening with my whole spirit.
A big laugh.
Deep questions. Like, really deep.
The courage to go there, wherever your there is.
An eye for context. Physical, emotional, financial, historical, political.
A commitment to undoing the legacy of white supremacy in my body.
A challenge when you need it.
A refuge when you don’t.
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