Transgender Therapists in Chicago, IL
Finding a perfect match with a therapist is like solving a puzzle. Let me help make this process easier! My goal in sessions is dedicated to offering a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment where clients can open up and be themselves in a safe space. I take a DBT and CBT approach while also providing multiple therapeutic approaches that align best with each client that comes in for treatment. I recognize that everyone heals in different ways and will always tailor sessions to your current needs.
Finding a perfect match with a therapist is like solving a puzzle. Let me help make this process easier! My goal in sessions is dedicated to offering a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment where clients can open up and be themselves in a safe space. I take a DBT and CBT approach while also providing multiple therapeutic approaches that align best with each client that comes in for treatment. I recognize that everyone heals in different ways and will always tailor sessions to your current needs.
Chanel Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60615
It takes great courage to acknowledge and embrace the things that challenge us. I understand this strength and the importance of starting the journey to change the things that no longer serve you. I am compassionate therapist trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I have served in the field of social services for over 10 years, having worked in various capacities from medical social worker to therapist.
It takes great courage to acknowledge and embrace the things that challenge us. I understand this strength and the importance of starting the journey to change the things that no longer serve you. I am compassionate therapist trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I have served in the field of social services for over 10 years, having worked in various capacities from medical social worker to therapist.
Is your relationship feeling distant? Do arguments seem to repeat without resolution? You’re not alone, and our team is here to help you navigate these challenges. We know that relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming—where even the smallest issues lead to disconnection. You want to feel heard, loved, and understood again, but it can be hard to see the path forward. We're here to guide you in creating lasting change. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, we tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, whether you're looking to overcome specific conflicts or simply want to reconnect on a deeper level.
Is your relationship feeling distant? Do arguments seem to repeat without resolution? You’re not alone, and our team is here to help you navigate these challenges. We know that relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming—where even the smallest issues lead to disconnection. You want to feel heard, loved, and understood again, but it can be hard to see the path forward. We're here to guide you in creating lasting change. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, we tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, whether you're looking to overcome specific conflicts or simply want to reconnect on a deeper level.
At DEFINED, our physician lead team has more than 20 years of counseling experience in individual, child, couple and family counseling. We specialize in substance abuse issues, PTSD/trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists work together to manage your neurological and mental health through holistic and medical management mental health diagnoses.
At DEFINED, our physician lead team has more than 20 years of counseling experience in individual, child, couple and family counseling. We specialize in substance abuse issues, PTSD/trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists work together to manage your neurological and mental health through holistic and medical management mental health diagnoses.
Emotional pain, confusion, mental and social disconnection is real. In short or full throttle, these can stifle your life cycle, entice family discord and chaos, and take smiles away for generations of persons involved. What you don't realize while spinning in dispare is that calm, relief, and peace is possible and is within you all the while. You don't have to do it alone. You can put your life back together, change it to be exactly how you want it to be, and get back to an enjoyable life as only you can uniquely create and understand.
Emotional pain, confusion, mental and social disconnection is real. In short or full throttle, these can stifle your life cycle, entice family discord and chaos, and take smiles away for generations of persons involved. What you don't realize while spinning in dispare is that calm, relief, and peace is possible and is within you all the while. You don't have to do it alone. You can put your life back together, change it to be exactly how you want it to be, and get back to an enjoyable life as only you can uniquely create and understand.
I am passionate about working with neurodiversity. I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals navigate the challenges of a neurotypical world, which allows me to build rapport quickly and overcome the common communication barriers that often prevent individuals from feeling truly seen and heard in therapy.
I am passionate about working with neurodiversity. I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals navigate the challenges of a neurotypical world, which allows me to build rapport quickly and overcome the common communication barriers that often prevent individuals from feeling truly seen and heard in therapy.
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in person-centered therapy with a profound commitment to serving Black and Brown women. Passionate about addressing specific challenges faced by these women, I integrate cultural competence with therapeutic techniques like mindfulness, feminist theory, and internal family systems. My approach is grounded in a decolonized perspective, taking note that traditional therapy often reflects dominant cultural norms. I strive to challenge the ways in which systemic biases and cultural assumptions impact mental health care, ensuring that my clients receive support that honors their lived experiences.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in person-centered therapy with a profound commitment to serving Black and Brown women. Passionate about addressing specific challenges faced by these women, I integrate cultural competence with therapeutic techniques like mindfulness, feminist theory, and internal family systems. My approach is grounded in a decolonized perspective, taking note that traditional therapy often reflects dominant cultural norms. I strive to challenge the ways in which systemic biases and cultural assumptions impact mental health care, ensuring that my clients receive support that honors their lived experiences.
Modern life presents a number of challenges for adults and families. It can be difficult to balance all of the conflicting demands, especially if we are also trying to care for others or carrying the weight of past traumas or other unresolved issues. This can lead to increasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger, and can interfere with the relationships we value and need. None of us are perfect, but we all deserve the chance to live a life consistent with our values and goals.
Modern life presents a number of challenges for adults and families. It can be difficult to balance all of the conflicting demands, especially if we are also trying to care for others or carrying the weight of past traumas or other unresolved issues. This can lead to increasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger, and can interfere with the relationships we value and need. None of us are perfect, but we all deserve the chance to live a life consistent with our values and goals.
Each person is impacted by unique challenges and empowered by individual strengths. I find it a privilege to support clients as they discover the best version of themselves and unlock their potential. In a collaborative environment, I use an eclectic, psychodynamic- based approach to explore what strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and challenges contribute to living a fulfilling life. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, I hope to engage clients in a journey toward healing and thriving.
Each person is impacted by unique challenges and empowered by individual strengths. I find it a privilege to support clients as they discover the best version of themselves and unlock their potential. In a collaborative environment, I use an eclectic, psychodynamic- based approach to explore what strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and challenges contribute to living a fulfilling life. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, I hope to engage clients in a journey toward healing and thriving.
The children, teens, and young adults who work with me want a therapist who sees them as individuals, not just diagnoses, and who offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Many of my clients and their caregivers desire a therapeutic approach that goes beyond surface-level interventions, delving deeper into the complexities of their inner worlds and fostering authentic connections that facilitate meaningful change. Parents that are struggling with understanding and addressing their child or teens needs also appreciate the insight, education, and support I give to them in the therapeutic space.
The children, teens, and young adults who work with me want a therapist who sees them as individuals, not just diagnoses, and who offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Many of my clients and their caregivers desire a therapeutic approach that goes beyond surface-level interventions, delving deeper into the complexities of their inner worlds and fostering authentic connections that facilitate meaningful change. Parents that are struggling with understanding and addressing their child or teens needs also appreciate the insight, education, and support I give to them in the therapeutic space.
We each have the power to create a life that honors us, and sometimes we need a little help navigating the process. In our work together, we will explore the landscape of our experience and the parts of ourselves that bring about challenges in our lives. Nothing is wrong with you: you are simply dealing with challenges the best way you know how. Its in my nature, and my role, to foster a comfortable, and safe environment to create authentic connections so that we can effectively work through your difficult life experiences.
We each have the power to create a life that honors us, and sometimes we need a little help navigating the process. In our work together, we will explore the landscape of our experience and the parts of ourselves that bring about challenges in our lives. Nothing is wrong with you: you are simply dealing with challenges the best way you know how. Its in my nature, and my role, to foster a comfortable, and safe environment to create authentic connections so that we can effectively work through your difficult life experiences.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
My Therapeutic Approach: I work with individuals of all ages, including children through adults. I offer both office/in-person and Telehealth sessions. I use a relationship-based, client-focused, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. I consider all domains that make up a whole person- i. e. mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, etc. It is my philosophy that with patience, determination, trust, and meaningful connection, insight and healing are attainable. I am passionate about supporting individuals while they navigate the various trials that occur in life.
My Therapeutic Approach: I work with individuals of all ages, including children through adults. I offer both office/in-person and Telehealth sessions. I use a relationship-based, client-focused, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. I consider all domains that make up a whole person- i. e. mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, etc. It is my philosophy that with patience, determination, trust, and meaningful connection, insight and healing are attainable. I am passionate about supporting individuals while they navigate the various trials that occur in life.
Raquel Flores-Maki Active Therapies, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60659
I specialize in working with families, children, marriages/partnerships and adolescents. I am Gottman trained for couples counseling. I am also EMDR trained. I employ a team approach that enhances existing supports and provides tools to assist with barriers. Throughout my twenty-seven years of professional experience, I've had the great fortune to learn from the families, adolescents and adults who've placed their well being in my care. I believe in a mind body connection and holistic approach. Mind and body connections are vital to becoming a healthier individual both mentally and physically.
I specialize in working with families, children, marriages/partnerships and adolescents. I am Gottman trained for couples counseling. I am also EMDR trained. I employ a team approach that enhances existing supports and provides tools to assist with barriers. Throughout my twenty-seven years of professional experience, I've had the great fortune to learn from the families, adolescents and adults who've placed their well being in my care. I believe in a mind body connection and holistic approach. Mind and body connections are vital to becoming a healthier individual both mentally and physically.
As a an AASECT certified sex therapist, my hope is to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator.
As a an AASECT certified sex therapist, my hope is to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator.
Casey McDonagh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, providing individual therapy and group therapy in private practice, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment settings. I believe that healing and growth is possible when we are met with support, compassion, and accountability. I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help my clients meet their goals, explore their relationships, and feel more confident in their decisions.
I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, providing individual therapy and group therapy in private practice, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment settings. I believe that healing and growth is possible when we are met with support, compassion, and accountability. I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help my clients meet their goals, explore their relationships, and feel more confident in their decisions.
Life can be difficult and frustrating but I am adamant that finding a safe and affirming space in therapy shouldn’t be. I prioritize the celebration of individuals’ identities, fostering hope, and nurturing meaning in their life through collaborative, strengths-based techniques. My ultimate goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their truths, embrace growth, and ultimately embody their best selves. I have experience spanning across clinical, community-based, and hospital environments. I'm dedicated to assisting those grappling mental health challenges, immigration trauma, and family of origin stress.
Life can be difficult and frustrating but I am adamant that finding a safe and affirming space in therapy shouldn’t be. I prioritize the celebration of individuals’ identities, fostering hope, and nurturing meaning in their life through collaborative, strengths-based techniques. My ultimate goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their truths, embrace growth, and ultimately embody their best selves. I have experience spanning across clinical, community-based, and hospital environments. I'm dedicated to assisting those grappling mental health challenges, immigration trauma, and family of origin stress.
Many of us have feelings and memories that are hard to sit with. Having company can make this process less frightening. I’m here to support my clients as we explore why they’re hurting, and why they’re not feeling better yet. I prefer to focus on our shared human condition instead of specific diagnoses - loneliness, pain, longing for love, pushing others away, feeling at odds with ourselves...I'm here to listen, and help each client find kindness for themself.
Many of us have feelings and memories that are hard to sit with. Having company can make this process less frightening. I’m here to support my clients as we explore why they’re hurting, and why they’re not feeling better yet. I prefer to focus on our shared human condition instead of specific diagnoses - loneliness, pain, longing for love, pushing others away, feeling at odds with ourselves...I'm here to listen, and help each client find kindness for themself.
I specialize in working with people struggling with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, anxiety, trauma, or navigating through losses and grief. I will take you on a journey of healing, learning practical and lasting coping mechanisms, and overcoming your struggles and insecurities. My goal is to support you in improving your life and becoming the person you aspire to be. I work with individuals and provide couples and family therapy.
I specialize in working with people struggling with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, anxiety, trauma, or navigating through losses and grief. I will take you on a journey of healing, learning practical and lasting coping mechanisms, and overcoming your struggles and insecurities. My goal is to support you in improving your life and becoming the person you aspire to be. I work with individuals and provide couples and family therapy.
As a biracial human, I understand the juggling process between developing identity while also finding a sense of belonging within communities. Doing this on top of just simply learning how to be an adult and manage emotions can be a difficult juggling process! I prioritize the awareness of various factors like multiculturalism, oppression, trauma, and neurodiversity when working on deepening your understanding of yourself and reintegrating the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Due to these factors, I bring my genuine personality to help build trust in the therapeutic relationship.
As a biracial human, I understand the juggling process between developing identity while also finding a sense of belonging within communities. Doing this on top of just simply learning how to be an adult and manage emotions can be a difficult juggling process! I prioritize the awareness of various factors like multiculturalism, oppression, trauma, and neurodiversity when working on deepening your understanding of yourself and reintegrating the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Due to these factors, I bring my genuine personality to help build trust in the therapeutic relationship.
When everyday life is hard to manage or understand, it helps to talk with someone caring who asks the right questions. You want to feel in charge of your own life and able to set and reach goals that are meaningful to you. You'll leave therapy knowing more about getting what you want in life, and feeling more confident in your choices.
When everyday life is hard to manage or understand, it helps to talk with someone caring who asks the right questions. You want to feel in charge of your own life and able to set and reach goals that are meaningful to you. You'll leave therapy knowing more about getting what you want in life, and feeling more confident in your choices.
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