Resources
My goal as a therapist is to provide the most effective and comprehensive service to help you reach your goals and live the life you want. My resource page is always growing so check back often.
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Gender-Affirming Care
The Zukowski Center
The Zukowski Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is an International Center Of Gender Excellence in Wilmette, Illinois. They offer patients the highest quality, and latest technology for Feminization Techniques of the face breast and body, large volume electrolysis of the face, body, and genitals, and micrograft hair grafting.
3612 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
For Parents of LGBTQ+ Individuals
Counseling and Therapy Services
Jeni Lucas, MA, LPC, NCC
708-498-3636
I specialize in providing LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy in the south suburbs of Chicago. I assist trans* clients with letters and case management aspects of transitioning. My strengths include being calm, transparent, nonjudgmental, and easy to develop rapport with quickly.
19250 Everett Ln Ste 103, Mokena, IL 60448, USA
Jessica Parks, LCSW
(331) 465-9588
We are committed to providing quality counseling services to all races, sexual identities, faith backgrounds, and relationship statuses. We are an LGBTQ+ affirming, kink and body positive therapy practice.
13246 Illinois Rte 59 Unit 102, Suite G, Plainfield, IL 60585, USA
Melanie Jones, MA, LPC
779-939-0054
I have worked successfully with a myriad of individuals and couples who have any form of gender identity issues for over 15 years. For the past few years, in addition to adults, I have helped children and teens who are confused about their gender preference. I use clinical hypnotherapy for anyone with anxiety or stress with amazing positive results in a relatively short period of time. Another group that has had tremendous improvement in realizing their goals are individuals with weight issues who are ready for clinical hypnotherapy rather that diets, pills or surgery.
New Lenox, IL 60451, USA
Jameson Pagano
708-846-0864 (text only)
Jameson (Jamie) Pagano is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and is the owner of Transmogrify Counseling Services LLC and Partners in Pride Wellness Center in Bolingbrook, IL. Jameson holds a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Literature and Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has been working in the field of mental health services for 23 years, and has been a therapist for the last 14 years. Jameson specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ adolescents, young adults, and adults. His primary focus is working those who identify as trans (or are questioning their gender identity) and their families. As someone who openly identifies as transgender, Jameson values the importance of transparency. He makes an effort to be visible whenever possible, for those who are unable to be.
Bolingbrook, IL, USA
Deb Brozewski, LCPC, CADC
888-428-7890
Deb has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with substance abuse, psychiatric illness, developmental delays, and abuse/trauma experiences. Deb also has a passion for working with the LGBT community and is attune to the obstacles that individuals of this community may face.
2124 Ogden Ave Suite 301, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
Yolanda Olszewski
312-508-6273
Dr. Yolanda Olszewski, PsyD, LCPC, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a masters degree in Public Health and has been working in the field over 25 years. This work has specifically been with HIV positive women, their children, and GLBTQ youth.
28379 Davis Pkwy #801, Warrenville, IL 60555, USA
Deborah Wilke
630-914-6286
The predominant specialty of my practice is treating those with gender identity concerns or sexual orientation issues. I am proud to have founded the first-ever professionally facilitated support group for transgender individuals in Illinois.
1228 Wildflower Cir, Shorewood, IL 60404, USA
Carmi Frankovich, LCSW
815-603-2869
CarmiFrankovich@LITOcounseling.com
Carmi Frankovich has been working with people who identify as LGBTQI+ since 1994 when she was employed at her first of several HIV/AIDS clinics. Carmi identifies as a cisgender woman whose sexual orientation is best described as heteroflexible and uses she/her/hers pronouns. Carmi has been a LGBTQI+ ally and activist participating on numerous committees, panels, trainings, protests, etc in both the U.S. and Mexico where she lived for approximately 1.5 years. Carmi offers traditional talk therapy and also teaches clients who are interested in using EFT tapping to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, pain, body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria.
Virtual Only
LGBTQ+ Ally Resources
An Ally’s Guide to Terminology:
Talking About LGBT People & Equality
Designed for new allies who want to support LGBT Americans but often face an array of confusing terminology and language, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary, terms to avoid, and a few key messages for talking about various issues.
For LGBTQ+ Youth
Trans Teens Online Talk Group
The Trans Teens Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for trans and gender expansive youth 19 and younger, to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
Thursdays and Fridays from 6-9 pm CST
Housing Resources
Domestic Violence Resources
Employment Resources
DuPage County Department of Community Services