Transgender Therapists in Geneva, IL
Jenaleigh (Jt) Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneva, IL 60134 (Online Only)
You deserve to feel seen. Many of the people I have worked with have experienced pain or the weight of high expectations from themselves and others around them. Witnessing others experience the transformative power of their authentic selves and overcome challenges has been a privilege. I practice from a lens of radical empathy: I am honored to hold space for you as you work through things that feel heavy, cheer you on when it begins to feel easy again - and walk with you for all the moments in between.
You deserve to feel seen. Many of the people I have worked with have experienced pain or the weight of high expectations from themselves and others around them. Witnessing others experience the transformative power of their authentic selves and overcome challenges has been a privilege. I practice from a lens of radical empathy: I am honored to hold space for you as you work through things that feel heavy, cheer you on when it begins to feel easy again - and walk with you for all the moments in between.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the LGBTQ population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the LGBTQ population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?
For some of us our internal dialogue with ourselves could be described as anything but kind. We can be critical, self-deprecating, or devaluing of our experience due to past traumas that have informed a part of who we are, shame or guilt associated with our identity, or fear of experiencing ourselves as selfish. At times we can be so angry with ourselves for feeling that we are trapped in a cycle of attempting to do enough for others to finally have permission to be ourselves. This anger can give way to burn out, isolation, depression, and resignation. It can feel impossible to break out of that space.
For some of us our internal dialogue with ourselves could be described as anything but kind. We can be critical, self-deprecating, or devaluing of our experience due to past traumas that have informed a part of who we are, shame or guilt associated with our identity, or fear of experiencing ourselves as selfish. At times we can be so angry with ourselves for feeling that we are trapped in a cycle of attempting to do enough for others to finally have permission to be ourselves. This anger can give way to burn out, isolation, depression, and resignation. It can feel impossible to break out of that space.
Col Jones has experience working with adolescents (13-17), adults (18+), and older adults (50+) with a wide variety of mental health concerns, but specializes in LGBTQIA issues, life transitions, religious trauma, older adulthood, and prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness. While their clinical work is guided by a person-centered, psychodynamic approach, their application of evidence-based practices is entirely based on each client and their presenting concerns, clinical needs, and treatment goals.
Col Jones has experience working with adolescents (13-17), adults (18+), and older adults (50+) with a wide variety of mental health concerns, but specializes in LGBTQIA issues, life transitions, religious trauma, older adulthood, and prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness. While their clinical work is guided by a person-centered, psychodynamic approach, their application of evidence-based practices is entirely based on each client and their presenting concerns, clinical needs, and treatment goals.
I use an empathetic and empowering approach and favor interventions that focus on deepening your relationship with yourself, increasing your self-awareness and improving your relationships with others. I work with emotions, helping you to understand what, why and how to manage them and how to discover the wisdom they hold. I use a variety of strategies including cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused, dialectic behavior therapy and mindfulness meditation. I help you seek the sources of support available to you, both internal and external, and to create a balanced life that enables you to achieve your goals.
I use an empathetic and empowering approach and favor interventions that focus on deepening your relationship with yourself, increasing your self-awareness and improving your relationships with others. I work with emotions, helping you to understand what, why and how to manage them and how to discover the wisdom they hold. I use a variety of strategies including cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused, dialectic behavior therapy and mindfulness meditation. I help you seek the sources of support available to you, both internal and external, and to create a balanced life that enables you to achieve your goals.
Shawn earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from National Louis University and received his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Lake Forest College. I began my career working in Mchenry County SASS which was the child and adolescent crisis response team. During that time I developed and honed skills that resonate with children and adolescents in order to help determine core issues and work towards action plans on how to progress on those issues. Anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can decrease your quality of life and make you feel not like yourself.
Shawn earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from National Louis University and received his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Lake Forest College. I began my career working in Mchenry County SASS which was the child and adolescent crisis response team. During that time I developed and honed skills that resonate with children and adolescents in order to help determine core issues and work towards action plans on how to progress on those issues. Anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can decrease your quality of life and make you feel not like yourself.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dr. Michelle Hansen, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is guided by compassion for the human experience in assisting her clients. She specializes in providing psychological testing services for her clients as the underlying cause for difficulties in cognitive, learning, emotional, or interpersonal difficulties is not always clear. Dr. Hansen's goals in assessment services are helping her clients discover their strengths and utilizing their challenges as opportunities to promote personal and interpersonal growth.
Dr. Michelle Hansen, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is guided by compassion for the human experience in assisting her clients. She specializes in providing psychological testing services for her clients as the underlying cause for difficulties in cognitive, learning, emotional, or interpersonal difficulties is not always clear. Dr. Hansen's goals in assessment services are helping her clients discover their strengths and utilizing their challenges as opportunities to promote personal and interpersonal growth.
It is a privilege to provide a safe space where the innermost thoughts, emotions, and fears of the human experience can be shared in an unfiltered way. This is a journey that has many twists and turns and if you are looking for compassionate, consistent support with a focus on growth and healing, you've made it to the right place. I specialize in the individualized care of those seeking to collaborate on changing their relationship with their anxiety, depression, and substance use.
It is a privilege to provide a safe space where the innermost thoughts, emotions, and fears of the human experience can be shared in an unfiltered way. This is a journey that has many twists and turns and if you are looking for compassionate, consistent support with a focus on growth and healing, you've made it to the right place. I specialize in the individualized care of those seeking to collaborate on changing their relationship with their anxiety, depression, and substance use.
Kimberly K Boatner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneva, IL 60134
Hello. As a clinician, I have committed myself to providing a safe environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking support. My therapeutic philosophy is centered on compassion, resilience, and individual strengths. As a clinician, I am inspired by my client's process of self-discovery and the courage of using their voice to create change. I feel honored and thankful for the privilege to witness each client's journey. My approach is eclectic and centers on the unique strengths of each client.
Hello. As a clinician, I have committed myself to providing a safe environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking support. My therapeutic philosophy is centered on compassion, resilience, and individual strengths. As a clinician, I am inspired by my client's process of self-discovery and the courage of using their voice to create change. I feel honored and thankful for the privilege to witness each client's journey. My approach is eclectic and centers on the unique strengths of each client.
Alison Arendt, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Geneva, IL 60134
Finding authentic connections with ourselves and others can be difficult. I support people with goals for strong and healty relationships. I welcome adult and adolescent individuals seeking support for a wide range of challenges. Difficulty coping with significant life events, emerging sexual identity, relationship issues, concerns related to professional experience or school experiences, are areas in which I am competent in providing professional assistance.
Finding authentic connections with ourselves and others can be difficult. I support people with goals for strong and healty relationships. I welcome adult and adolescent individuals seeking support for a wide range of challenges. Difficulty coping with significant life events, emerging sexual identity, relationship issues, concerns related to professional experience or school experiences, are areas in which I am competent in providing professional assistance.
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I push my clients into finding their own strengths and to use them in their therapy treatment. In session, clients will be assisted in exploring their experiences in a safe and judgment-free environment and build their goals to achieve while in therapy. My ideal client is someone who is seeking help but does not know how to start, someone who thinks they don't need counseling, and people who don't know their own value. If I cannot help, I will assist in finding someone who can.
I push my clients into finding their own strengths and to use them in their therapy treatment. In session, clients will be assisted in exploring their experiences in a safe and judgment-free environment and build their goals to achieve while in therapy. My ideal client is someone who is seeking help but does not know how to start, someone who thinks they don't need counseling, and people who don't know their own value. If I cannot help, I will assist in finding someone who can.
Deborah M Miller-Lunsford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Geneva, IL 60134
I have been a practicing therapist for over twenty-five years. I spent a number of years working with children, adolescents and families in a community-based agency. Now in private practice, my focus has been on the needs of adults and couples of all ages. All are struggling with issues related to mental health, self-esteem, trauma, relationship challenges and life stage concerns. Each stage brings its challenges.
I have been a practicing therapist for over twenty-five years. I spent a number of years working with children, adolescents and families in a community-based agency. Now in private practice, my focus has been on the needs of adults and couples of all ages. All are struggling with issues related to mental health, self-esteem, trauma, relationship challenges and life stage concerns. Each stage brings its challenges.
Clear Path Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Geneva, IL 60134
At Clear Path Counseling, we know how hard it can be to reach out for help, but we also believe everyone deserves the chance to unlock their full potential and enjoy brighter days ahead. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of the following, we want to help: Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Relationship/Communication Issues, Divorce/Family Conflict, Low Self Esteem, Grief/Bereavement, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral/Social Skill Concerns, ADHD, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Trauma, Anger Management. Feel free to check out our website to learn more about our clinicians!
At Clear Path Counseling, we know how hard it can be to reach out for help, but we also believe everyone deserves the chance to unlock their full potential and enjoy brighter days ahead. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of the following, we want to help: Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Relationship/Communication Issues, Divorce/Family Conflict, Low Self Esteem, Grief/Bereavement, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral/Social Skill Concerns, ADHD, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Trauma, Anger Management. Feel free to check out our website to learn more about our clinicians!
Hi, I’m Kat! I'm 3rd year doctoral student at Adler University. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Loyola University Chicago in 2022. My clinical interests are ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, death/grief, and LGBTQA+ issues. A large part of what sparked my interest in becoming a therapist was my own mental health journey. I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at a young age and struggled with feeling like something was “wrong” with me for much of my life. Over time I have not only learned how to approach daily life in a way that works for me but also to play into my strengths rather than doubting myself.
Hi, I’m Kat! I'm 3rd year doctoral student at Adler University. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Loyola University Chicago in 2022. My clinical interests are ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, death/grief, and LGBTQA+ issues. A large part of what sparked my interest in becoming a therapist was my own mental health journey. I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at a young age and struggled with feeling like something was “wrong” with me for much of my life. Over time I have not only learned how to approach daily life in a way that works for me but also to play into my strengths rather than doubting myself.
Let's be real. Therapy can be scary! Sitting in front of a total stranger and sharing your deepest and possibly even darkest thoughts can sound terrifying. Well, I can definitely reassure you that, yes, while therapy can be scary, if your therapist is able to create a warm environment, making you feel seen and heard, it can very quickly become an appointment we look forward to! My goal is to make sure my therapy room is a judgement- free, safe space for my clients. I love using an eclectic, scientific- based and holistic approach to therapy.
Let's be real. Therapy can be scary! Sitting in front of a total stranger and sharing your deepest and possibly even darkest thoughts can sound terrifying. Well, I can definitely reassure you that, yes, while therapy can be scary, if your therapist is able to create a warm environment, making you feel seen and heard, it can very quickly become an appointment we look forward to! My goal is to make sure my therapy room is a judgement- free, safe space for my clients. I love using an eclectic, scientific- based and holistic approach to therapy.
Jennifer Unger Kroc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Geneva, IL 60134 (Online Only)
I believe we are not meant to go alone through life's challenges. Loss, grief, and unexpected changes; sense of purpose or meaning; questions of identity, gender, or sexuality; aging or illness; the role of spirituality in our lives - all of these can feel too overwhelming to sort through alone. In my practice, I offer space and support to bring fears and questions out of the darkness and into a shared, safe environment where they can be faced. I work with adults, teens, and youth ten and older, with a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you find your best path forward.
I believe we are not meant to go alone through life's challenges. Loss, grief, and unexpected changes; sense of purpose or meaning; questions of identity, gender, or sexuality; aging or illness; the role of spirituality in our lives - all of these can feel too overwhelming to sort through alone. In my practice, I offer space and support to bring fears and questions out of the darkness and into a shared, safe environment where they can be faced. I work with adults, teens, and youth ten and older, with a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you find your best path forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by conflict, stress, or emotional challenges? Whether you’re facing issues in your relationships, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating a life transition, I’m here to help. With a compassionate, structured approach, I work with you to create clarity and find lasting solutions. As a licensed psychologist with specialized training in divorce mediation from Northwestern University, I offer a safe space for both individual and couples therapy. Together, we’ll build the tools you need to move forward with confidence and peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by conflict, stress, or emotional challenges? Whether you’re facing issues in your relationships, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating a life transition, I’m here to help. With a compassionate, structured approach, I work with you to create clarity and find lasting solutions. As a licensed psychologist with specialized training in divorce mediation from Northwestern University, I offer a safe space for both individual and couples therapy. Together, we’ll build the tools you need to move forward with confidence and peace.
Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.
Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.
I will provide a safe place, an open mind, a compassionate heart, and a listening ear. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in a crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. Not in a crisis but just need some life coaching, I will help with that too. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 25+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in journey of life.
I will provide a safe place, an open mind, a compassionate heart, and a listening ear. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in a crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. Not in a crisis but just need some life coaching, I will help with that too. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 25+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in journey of life.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.