Chicago Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Brittany Gray

My clients are adults and couples who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they show up in this world. I want to assist people in becoming their fully realized emotional selves by creating a non-judgmental and sex-positive space for them to safely explore their feelings and share their vulnerabilities. The therapeutic relationship, and collaboration within it, is a crucial component of my work as well as something that I build and honor throughout the therapeutic process.

Bernadette Parfenoff

As a sex-positive and kink informed therapist, I'm passionate about supporting individuals with alternative sexualities, erotic practices, and kink/BDSM interests. I believe in providing an accepting, compassionate therapeutic environment for all my clients.

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Cynthia Shaw

Are you struggling with anxiety or existential angst after a major life change? Have you recently graduated, moved to a new city, or been diagnosed with a health condition and feel groundless, stuck, or lost? Are you struggling to form deep connections due to confusion and low confidence about your identity and purpose? Well, you have come to the right place! I am a compassionate and genuine therapist that focuses on helping my clients with increasing insight, self-understanding, and meaning.

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Jordan Dobrowski

Have you been disappointed by treatments that don't work and providers that don't get it? Are you tired of having to keep parts of yourself in the closet or check them outside the therapist's door? Utilizing a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to therapy, Jordan invites clients to show-up and be seen as their full selves, worthy and capable of care. You are welcome here.

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Ali Siewert

Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.

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Sumara Baig

The majority of my professional career has been focused on people on the LGBTQIA2+ spectrum, young people who were considered “at-risk” of high school drop-out, professionals, and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and preteens.

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Alyson Bell

Sometimes it becomes a little harder to get through life’s challenges on your own. You may find yourself needing some extra help and that’s okay! That’s where I come in! I believe each session should be individualized to meet your specific needs and goals. The therapeutic relationship and environment are very important in setting a solid foundation for the therapeutic process. We will use these foundations to work collaboratively toward your goals.

Kyla Dannelke

When I first meet with people, some of my first questions I might ask are: - What made you hit the "Search therapists" button? - Do you have difficulty making decisions? - Feel stuck or lost when it comes to your direction in this busy life you've got going on? - Do you feel like things are just simply, unmanageable? I want my clients to feel at home in my office and talking to me about all of these questions, the way you feel comfortable talking to your closest friends and confidants.

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Frank Floski

My main goal is getting my client to be mindful and present in the here and now as a lot of people’s mind are in the future or the past. When we are focus on the future or the past, we miss out on our current experiences and can lead to depression or anxiety. By training your mind to focus on what is currently going on his a difficult challenge but not impossible. I provides tools for my clients to practice staying present and realize the connection between their thoughts and their actions.

Rebecca Ehler

I love working with individual adults and couples. I have many years experience working with emerging adults/college/post-college students, those in the LQBTQIA+ community as well as women with varying issues.

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Victoria Dubai

Are you always a little bit afraid that an anxiety attack is waiting around the corner? Have you been hit with surprise anxiety more times than you can count? I know exactly what you're feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I don't want you to have to suffer them anymore. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.

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Kyra Keuben

As a queer person, my work is rooted in anti-racism and social justice with an intersectional feminist lens. This enables me to embrace kink-positivity, CNM/polyam relationships, and sex work. I cater to those wrestling with fat and body positivity. I also look to support caregivers and mental health workers coping with burnout.

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Laura Kelly

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or misunderstood? If so, I would love to offer you a comfortable (virtual) space in which to get support. I enjoy working with people who are exploring neurodivergence (particularly autism and ADHD), gender identity, sexual orientation, or body image. I also connect well with people who are experiencing major life changes, chronic health conditions, or who are struggling with relationships and boundaries.

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Sergio Hernández

Have you been finding it difficult to manage change in tandem? Are you experiencing various forms of pressures or stretching yourself in uncomfortable ways? Afraid to show others your true self, find it difficult to relax or hiding yourself away? I can meet you in the irritability and frustration. I get it that you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed and fed up; or that you are reeling in from a loss of control.

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Maya Herrington

My ideal client is a highly sensitive and creative person who might find themselves struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, constant questioning of yourself, confusion and uncertainty. This may cause problems and stress in all areas of your life, including your relationships, your work, family, and the way you take care of yourself. I specialize in offering you tools to learn how to be a better guide to yourself, releasing old traumas, and inviting in new ways of seeing yourself in the world.

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Erin Mooney-Simkus

My clients are often looking to improve relationships, manage life transitions and develop awareness in their lives. Our work often focuses on creating balance and improving well-being. Our work together is a safe space to process LGBTQ concerns. My specialties include relationship issues, LGBTQ+ support, therapy for therapists, & women's issues. No matter what you are facing, I provide a place of reflection to connect, heal and create lasting change.

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Aretha Steele

At Mindful Healing Counseling, we understand that it takes tremendous courage to ask for help. Our goal is to enable you to embark on a journey of healing, personal growth, and improving your relationships. Our expertise lies in addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, women's issues, support for the LGBTQIA+ community, relationship matters, depression, and beyond.

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Katie Gilly

Do you feel like your relationship has lost the connection that it once had? Have you found yourself struggling to be heard, understood and accepted by others? Do you find yourself in arguments with your partner that feel like the same one over and over again? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you are not alone. I work with many clients who find themselves feeling stuck in life and their relationships without knowing what to do next.

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Erica Essary

People I work with are often overwhelmed with what is happening in their lives and feel they do not have the tools and/or the mental resources to get through these issues on their own. They may be dealing with anxiety or depression symptoms or both. People may also feel they are trying their best to be there for others, their work, or their education, and realize they are not showing up for themselves and their needs. I help people create boundaries in their lives and practice self-care.

Joy Walsh

It always amazes me the complete turn around clients can do with the tools they already have, they just needed to discover, reorganize or sharpen a few things. Clients who typically seek me out are looking for a therapist who specializes in trauma, perinatal or postpartum issues, women's issues, anxiety or who can help support them in a significant life transition. I am excited to offer you a space to heal, learn and feel you are not alone.

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Nathan Schuyler

I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may stem from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I also deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences.

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