Transgender Therapists in Chicago, IL
A Wolf
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
I use body-based, experiential approaches to treating issues with desire, arousal, and orgasm, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, pelvic pain, trans-affirming sex/ gender dysphoria, chronic pain/disability that inhibits sexual intimacy, sexual performance anxiety, and sexual trauma and shame that is triggered during intimacy.
Sex is a foundational part of the human experience, and for many, it's also a complicated one. Our connection to both gender and sexuality are shaped by many influences like family, religion, culture, personal and intergenerational traumas, and systems of oppression that teach us negative narratives about certain bodies, identities, and relationship structures. You might be looking for someone who can help you explore, heal, or untangle your relationship to your gender or sexuality without heterosexist, cis-normative, or monogamous biases.
I use body-based, experiential approaches to treating issues with desire, arousal, and orgasm, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, pelvic pain, trans-affirming sex/ gender dysphoria, chronic pain/disability that inhibits sexual intimacy, sexual performance anxiety, and sexual trauma and shame that is triggered during intimacy.
Sex is a foundational part of the human experience, and for many, it's also a complicated one. Our connection to both gender and sexuality are shaped by many influences like family, religion, culture, personal and intergenerational traumas, and systems of oppression that teach us negative narratives about certain bodies, identities, and relationship structures. You might be looking for someone who can help you explore, heal, or untangle your relationship to your gender or sexuality without heterosexist, cis-normative, or monogamous biases.
My specializations include transgender/non-binary folks, sex therapy, LGBTQ population, trauma, sexual pain, PTSD, and kink/poly-affirming care.
As a Gender and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with folks like you feeling anxious and lost about a transition you're experiencing in sex, gender, sexual identity, or relationships. I'm here to help folks move from surviving to thriving.
My specializations include transgender/non-binary folks, sex therapy, LGBTQ population, trauma, sexual pain, PTSD, and kink/poly-affirming care.
As a Gender and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with folks like you feeling anxious and lost about a transition you're experiencing in sex, gender, sexual identity, or relationships. I'm here to help folks move from surviving to thriving.
I am especially aware of the trauma and discrimination that a transgender individual is susceptible to experiencing.
It is my honor to walk with you during this pivotal time in your journey. I work directly with individuals who are ready to get unstuck and work toward living their best life. As a 2Spirited, Black man of trans experience, I understand the multiple layers of oppression and the intersection of multicultural and spiritual backgrounds. It is my intention that you have a safe space to celebrate yourself and your own unique journey. I am intentional about supporting you as we create a pathway to a greater awareness of self. Join me in the journey towards deconstructing thought patterns that no longer serve you. Your best life awaits!
I am especially aware of the trauma and discrimination that a transgender individual is susceptible to experiencing.
It is my honor to walk with you during this pivotal time in your journey. I work directly with individuals who are ready to get unstuck and work toward living their best life. As a 2Spirited, Black man of trans experience, I understand the multiple layers of oppression and the intersection of multicultural and spiritual backgrounds. It is my intention that you have a safe space to celebrate yourself and your own unique journey. I am intentional about supporting you as we create a pathway to a greater awareness of self. Join me in the journey towards deconstructing thought patterns that no longer serve you. Your best life awaits!
I'm Albe (she/her/ella), also known as Miss Albe, a bilingual (English/Spanish) art therapist working with individuals and groups among Chicago’s various LGBTQIA+ and Spanish-speaking communities. I view therapy as a collaborative experience designed to enhance personal insight, coping skills, & communication techniques through various avenues of self-expression. I am a kink and poly aware therapist with a strong background in direct service, advocacy, and engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender women of color in particular.
I'm Albe (she/her/ella), also known as Miss Albe, a bilingual (English/Spanish) art therapist working with individuals and groups among Chicago’s various LGBTQIA+ and Spanish-speaking communities. I view therapy as a collaborative experience designed to enhance personal insight, coping skills, & communication techniques through various avenues of self-expression. I am a kink and poly aware therapist with a strong background in direct service, advocacy, and engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender women of color in particular.
Offering In Person Sessions in Chicago and Virtual in California- As a queer transgender therapist, I believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to living our lives. The same goes for therapy - there isn't a "right way" to do it. In my practice, I am committed to helping individuals tap into their personal strengths and uncover a path that is meaningful and fulfilling. I trust that my clients are the experts on their own lives and have the skills and tools they need to navigate their problems. However, I'm here to provide support and guidance when they need it.
Offering In Person Sessions in Chicago and Virtual in California- As a queer transgender therapist, I believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to living our lives. The same goes for therapy - there isn't a "right way" to do it. In my practice, I am committed to helping individuals tap into their personal strengths and uncover a path that is meaningful and fulfilling. I trust that my clients are the experts on their own lives and have the skills and tools they need to navigate their problems. However, I'm here to provide support and guidance when they need it.
As a therapist I believe the most important thing I can emphasize in the relationship is autonomy. Addressing the shortcomings of the profession in the past I seek to create a collaborative environment where you as the client understand where our work is going and that it can be addressed at any time. I have an interest working with clients dealing with trauma, clients from the LGBTQ population (in particular the transgender and transgender non-binary experience) and couples. I hope to provide clarity and a greater understanding of your emotional world and what options you have to become the person you wish to be.
As a therapist I believe the most important thing I can emphasize in the relationship is autonomy. Addressing the shortcomings of the profession in the past I seek to create a collaborative environment where you as the client understand where our work is going and that it can be addressed at any time. I have an interest working with clients dealing with trauma, clients from the LGBTQ population (in particular the transgender and transgender non-binary experience) and couples. I hope to provide clarity and a greater understanding of your emotional world and what options you have to become the person you wish to be.
Cody Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
My focus has always been to support and empower marginalized people, specifically: queer and transgender people, people of color, sex workers, folks living with housing insecurity, and those affected by the prison system. My aim is to develop trust and create a space with you, where you feel safe to be and explore who you are as you develop new insights and skills to achieve and maintain sustainable emotional wellness.
My focus has always been to support and empower marginalized people, specifically: queer and transgender people, people of color, sex workers, folks living with housing insecurity, and those affected by the prison system. My aim is to develop trust and create a space with you, where you feel safe to be and explore who you are as you develop new insights and skills to achieve and maintain sustainable emotional wellness.
Nevi Cline
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy is a powerful, collaborative process that can help us improve our internal landscape and lead to fulfilling lives aligned with our values. As a queer, transgender woman, I know that not all therapeutic spaces live up to this ideal, and too often, they can cause more harm. I am passionate about creating a therapeutic space that is affirming, strengths-based, and safe. I believe in meeting everyone without judgment but with empathy and unconditional positive regard.
I believe therapy is a powerful, collaborative process that can help us improve our internal landscape and lead to fulfilling lives aligned with our values. As a queer, transgender woman, I know that not all therapeutic spaces live up to this ideal, and too often, they can cause more harm. I am passionate about creating a therapeutic space that is affirming, strengths-based, and safe. I believe in meeting everyone without judgment but with empathy and unconditional positive regard.
I have extensive experience working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations over the last 10 years and training working with developmental and sexual trauma, specifically.
I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
I have extensive experience working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations over the last 10 years and training working with developmental and sexual trauma, specifically.
I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
Moe A Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60615
Waitlist for new clients
Transgender or Non-binary people: As a transgender non-binary soul, Moe Ari is highly attuned to the needs of Gender Expansive people.
If you are looking for an accountability partner in support of your relationships, then this is your sign. If you are a single person who wants support in growing your self-love and accountability, while exploring how to navigate lasting partnership, this is also your sign! Moe Ari is a highly skilled relationship expert with almost a decade of experience helping couples to revitalize their relationships. As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. Moe Ari, blends therapy with coaching to help clients create success in their relationships, minds, bodies, and spirits.
Transgender or Non-binary people: As a transgender non-binary soul, Moe Ari is highly attuned to the needs of Gender Expansive people.
If you are looking for an accountability partner in support of your relationships, then this is your sign. If you are a single person who wants support in growing your self-love and accountability, while exploring how to navigate lasting partnership, this is also your sign! Moe Ari is a highly skilled relationship expert with almost a decade of experience helping couples to revitalize their relationships. As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. Moe Ari, blends therapy with coaching to help clients create success in their relationships, minds, bodies, and spirits.
Lb Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with adolescents and adult members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, and gender dysphoria.
Our authentic connections to one another sustain us as human beings. Often past harms and invalidation make us further disconnected from ourselves and each other. By moving beyond binaries created and sustained by capitalism and other constructs of oppression, I pathologize systems and not people. I work to create an environment that affirms a person’s complete and complex humanity with a sense of compassion that is free from judgment or imposed expectations. When we establish secure and affirming relationships, we have the ability to embrace our authentic selves and the numerous possibilities of transformation.
I have experience working with adolescents and adult members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, and gender dysphoria.
Our authentic connections to one another sustain us as human beings. Often past harms and invalidation make us further disconnected from ourselves and each other. By moving beyond binaries created and sustained by capitalism and other constructs of oppression, I pathologize systems and not people. I work to create an environment that affirms a person’s complete and complex humanity with a sense of compassion that is free from judgment or imposed expectations. When we establish secure and affirming relationships, we have the ability to embrace our authentic selves and the numerous possibilities of transformation.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
My areas of interest include transgender issues, gay men, couples, and family difficulties.
I believe every person has the ability to effect change in their life. Sometimes, though, we need someone to walk along side us to help navigate through difficult and trying times. My view of therapy is just that—a helpful and compassionate person who provides a safe and stigma-free space to explore, reflect, mourn, and grow. My hope is to provide you with the highest quality mental health services to help you achieve your goals and live a healthy, productive life of your design.
My areas of interest include transgender issues, gay men, couples, and family difficulties.
I believe every person has the ability to effect change in their life. Sometimes, though, we need someone to walk along side us to help navigate through difficult and trying times. My view of therapy is just that—a helpful and compassionate person who provides a safe and stigma-free space to explore, reflect, mourn, and grow. My hope is to provide you with the highest quality mental health services to help you achieve your goals and live a healthy, productive life of your design.
Joelle Spiegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
Waitlist for new clients
I work with transgender, non-binary, LGBQIA, and cisgender folks who are processing trauma, experiencing anxiety and/or depression, and struggling with family or relationship issues.
Oftentimes, we develop patterns of behaving and relating to others as a way of coping with and protecting ourselves from our early environments. As we expand out past those early experiences and relationships, we may find that these old ways of thinking, behaving, and relating no longer work for us. Together in therapy, we will explore the origins and functions of those patterns, gaining an awareness of how they show up and how we might develop a new path.
I work with transgender, non-binary, LGBQIA, and cisgender folks who are processing trauma, experiencing anxiety and/or depression, and struggling with family or relationship issues.
Oftentimes, we develop patterns of behaving and relating to others as a way of coping with and protecting ourselves from our early environments. As we expand out past those early experiences and relationships, we may find that these old ways of thinking, behaving, and relating no longer work for us. Together in therapy, we will explore the origins and functions of those patterns, gaining an awareness of how they show up and how we might develop a new path.
Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. Though it is also true that the world is full of healing and overcoming. I see the hope that brought you to this page. The hope in finding healing and growth through therapy. It can be challenging to find a safe, culturally-sensitive, therapeutic space especially for those identifying as queer, transgender, and non-binary. You deserve to feel understood and supported. I am committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nonjudgmental space for people to explore their life experiences and strengths as well as cultivate a sense of self-compassion, self-trust, and empowerment.
Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. Though it is also true that the world is full of healing and overcoming. I see the hope that brought you to this page. The hope in finding healing and growth through therapy. It can be challenging to find a safe, culturally-sensitive, therapeutic space especially for those identifying as queer, transgender, and non-binary. You deserve to feel understood and supported. I am committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nonjudgmental space for people to explore their life experiences and strengths as well as cultivate a sense of self-compassion, self-trust, and empowerment.
Liz Curtis
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I also specialize in LGBTQ+ and women's issues, specifically with transgender clients.
Working from a feminist theoretical perspective, I feel that your unique voice deserves to be believed, be heard, and be taken seriously. I strive to create a trusted space in which you feel comfortable to work through your difficulties without fear of judgment or discrimination. I believe you will find me approachable, down to earth, and friendly!
I also specialize in LGBTQ+ and women's issues, specifically with transgender clients.
Working from a feminist theoretical perspective, I feel that your unique voice deserves to be believed, be heard, and be taken seriously. I strive to create a trusted space in which you feel comfortable to work through your difficulties without fear of judgment or discrimination. I believe you will find me approachable, down to earth, and friendly!
I work with a range of individuals including adults, teens, and children. I have worked with clients with challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, and gender dysphoria. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, folks with diagnosed or self-identified Autism/ADHD, and those navigating pregnancy/postpartum. Therapy with me is an affirming space for those in the kink and poly communities. I enjoy working with individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of their identity, are undergoing a life transition, or who want to understand how their past informs their present.
I work with a range of individuals including adults, teens, and children. I have worked with clients with challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, and gender dysphoria. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, folks with diagnosed or self-identified Autism/ADHD, and those navigating pregnancy/postpartum. Therapy with me is an affirming space for those in the kink and poly communities. I enjoy working with individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of their identity, are undergoing a life transition, or who want to understand how their past informs their present.
Hi there! I’m Edith, but please, call me Edie. As an out and proud transgender woman, I am excited to work with the LGBT community through sexuality- and gender-affirming treatment. Are you struggling with your gender and/or sexuality? I would love to walk with you as we collaboratively work to find answers, solutions, and resilience.
Hi there! I’m Edith, but please, call me Edie. As an out and proud transgender woman, I am excited to work with the LGBT community through sexuality- and gender-affirming treatment. Are you struggling with your gender and/or sexuality? I would love to walk with you as we collaboratively work to find answers, solutions, and resilience.
Elena Hhofesh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
You might be seeking insight, affirmative care and support through your journey, a safe space to share unfiltered thoughts and feelings, a deeper connection with yourself, help navigating conflict, connecting with community, or planning for your life ahead of you. I help people gain insight into their lives and behavior through a collaborative process, so that we might better our relationships with ourselves and the world around us. As a queer, transgender woman, I strive to empower my clients while providing safety and care for other members of the LGBTQIA+, kink, sex-work, and ENM communities.
You might be seeking insight, affirmative care and support through your journey, a safe space to share unfiltered thoughts and feelings, a deeper connection with yourself, help navigating conflict, connecting with community, or planning for your life ahead of you. I help people gain insight into their lives and behavior through a collaborative process, so that we might better our relationships with ourselves and the world around us. As a queer, transgender woman, I strive to empower my clients while providing safety and care for other members of the LGBTQIA+, kink, sex-work, and ENM communities.
Mack Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Has life been "lifing" a little too much lately? I want to help you connect with and affirm your authentic self by exploring your identities, values, and goals. From major life transitions to daily struggles and everything in between, I am here to help. As a queer, non-binary, and transgender therapist I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, anti-imperialist, anti-racist, and feminist care for LGBTQ2SIA+, neurodivergent, and ENM folks and their allies. In a world filled with false binaries that try to box people in, I emphasize the truth of spectrums and the boundless diversity in each individual.
Has life been "lifing" a little too much lately? I want to help you connect with and affirm your authentic self by exploring your identities, values, and goals. From major life transitions to daily struggles and everything in between, I am here to help. As a queer, non-binary, and transgender therapist I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, anti-imperialist, anti-racist, and feminist care for LGBTQ2SIA+, neurodivergent, and ENM folks and their allies. In a world filled with false binaries that try to box people in, I emphasize the truth of spectrums and the boundless diversity in each individual.
Hello! My name is Aryn Pardieck and I am a psychotherapist based in Illinois and Wisconsin. My style is warm and friendly. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. I further specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender and nonbinary clients. I always provide gender-affirming care and work to provide a safe and accepting space. I also very much enjoy working with those who want to go deeper in therapy and explore mindfulness. I have 15 year of experience working as a clinician.
Hello! My name is Aryn Pardieck and I am a psychotherapist based in Illinois and Wisconsin. My style is warm and friendly. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. I further specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender and nonbinary clients. I always provide gender-affirming care and work to provide a safe and accepting space. I also very much enjoy working with those who want to go deeper in therapy and explore mindfulness. I have 15 year of experience working as a clinician.
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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.