Shawny Sena, LMFT
PLAYFUL THERAPY FOR OLD SOULS
(that are Super Gay).
Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
Supportive Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN | Shawny Sena
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At Shawny Sena, we believe every child deserves care that honors who they truly are. If you’re seeking therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, you’ve come to a safe place. I’m Shawny Sena, LMFT, and I offer inclusive therapist services designed for transgender children, LGBTQ+ families, and parents of transgender children.
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Why Choose Shawny Sena for Transgender Child Therapy
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When you choose me for child therapy or transgender child therapy, you are picking someone who:
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Is a licensed marriage and family therapist who understands gender, identity, and family systems.
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Offers affirming therapy and believes in supporting the innate dignity of transgender children.
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Works as a play therapist, adolescent therapist, and LGBTQ+ therapist—specializing in children and teens who are exploring or living their gender identity.
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Believes in family therapy and parent therapy, meaning I don’t only work with the child but also with parents, caregivers, and siblings to build understanding, safety, and love.
Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
What Kind of Therapy We Offer
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Here at Shawny Sena, services include:
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Therapy for your child: child therapy and play therapy that respects your child’s pace and feelings. If you are searching for therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, these services are made for you.
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Therapy for teens: adolescent therapy for LGBTQ+ teens grappling with gender, identity, peer pressure, school, and more.
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Therapy for parents: parent therapy and marriage and family therapy to help you support your child, manage your own feelings, and build healthier family dynamics.
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LGBTQ+ therapy: for trans children, nonbinary youth, and their families, helping with coming-out, identity, bullying, mental health, and more.
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Inclusive therapy: I work to create a space that is safe for all genders, all backgrounds, and all children. If you need a therapist for trans children or support for parents of transgender children, I am here.
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How I Work | Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
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I use play therapy especially with younger children to allow expression without demanding words, which supports children who are still naming or exploring their gender identity.
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With older children and teens, we use adolescent therapy methods—talk, creative work, art, or other expressive tools—to support gender exploration, mental health, self-esteem, and belonging.
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Family therapy and therapist for parents work helps the whole family understand gender, affirm their child, and work through stress or conflict together.
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My therapy is affirming therapy in every respect. Your child’s gender, story, and feelings are valid. My work is focused on supporting those truths safely and compassionately.
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Serving Bloomington, MN
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While my base is in Minneapolis, MN, I serve nearby areas including Bloomington. If you are looking for therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, I offer options that are accessible, thoughtful, and welcoming. My clients include LGBTQ+ families in Bloomington, LGBTQ+ teens, and parents of transgender children who want a therapist for trans children or parent therapy that really understands.
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About Me | Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
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Hello, I’m Shawny Sena, a family therapist, child therapist, play therapist, and LGBTQ+ therapist. I believe in creating a space where your child can explore gender in safety. I believe in therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, that honors experience, identity, and feelings. I bring deep listening, humor, curiosity, and a commitment to justice in all my work.
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Get Started
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If you are ready to connect, I welcome you. Whether you are a parent of a transgender child, a young person exploring gender, or a family wanting to grow in understanding—there is support here. Therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You don’t have to walk this path alone.
Contact me today to learn how we might work together, schedule a session, or just ask questions. Your child’s comfort, safety, and truth matter.
Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
FAQ: Therapy for Trans Children in Bloomington, MN
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What is gender-affirming therapy?
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Gender-affirming therapy is a type of LGBTQ+ therapy where the therapist supports a child’s gender identity in a positive, validating way. It helps transgender children feel seen, heard, and safe. If you are looking for therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, affirming therapy is part of what I provide.
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At what age do children benefit from therapist services?
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Children of many ages can benefit. For young children, play therapy helps them express feelings before they have all the words. For older children and LGBTQ+ teens, adolescent therapy helps with identity, peer relationships, and emotional health. If you want therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, it’s good to start when things feel confusing, stressful, or when the child shows interest or questions about gender.
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How involved are parents in therapy?
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Very involved, when the child and parent agree. I offer therapy for parents services and family therapy so that parents of transgender children can understand, support, and communicate well. Therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, means parents don’t have to guess—they can learn to be allies in their child’s life.
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Is therapy confidential?
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Yes. I work under professional ethics. What we talk about in sessions is kept private, except in rare cases where safety is an issue. If you’re considering therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, you can trust it will be safe and confidential.
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What if my insurance or budget is tight?
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I aim to make therapy accessible. We can talk together about insurance, sliding scale if available, or payment options. My goal is to reduce barriers. If you’re looking for therapy for trans children in Bloomington, MN, finances shouldn’t stand in the way of getting the support your child needs.
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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