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Gender identity can be a complicated issue to understand, especially when you feel like you are a different gender than the one assigned to you at birth. No matter if you feel like you are transgender, nonbinary, or gender fluid, the right support can help you gain clarity and feel more confident in who you are and how you express your gender identity.

Whether you are located in downtown West Chicago, the suburbs of West Chicago, other nearby places such as Wheaton, Carol Stream, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Can Benefit from Therapy for Gender Identity

It can be difficult to decide whether you need professional help to understand and embrace your gender identity.

Here are some signs a therapist can help you:

  • You’re unsure of your gender identity.
  • You get uneasy or anxious when asked for pronouns.
  • You have symptoms of Gender Dysphoria, such as fantasizing about being another gender or feeling profound discomfort or disgust with your own anatomy.
  • You feel hopeless for being able to live as your authentic self.
  • You feel ready to transition genders but don’t know where to start.
  • You have conflict with friends or family who don’t respect your gender identity.

If any of the above describe you, it’s time to consider therapy. A good gender identity therapist won’t try to change who you are; rather, they will help you explore and embrace who you are.

If you’re interested in reading further, check out our Guide to Mental Health Care for People Who Are Transgender by Dr. ks Stanley.

Find Gender Identity Counseling and Therapy Today!

Left untreated, gender identity conflicts can have negative effects on your mental health. Gender dysphoria or Gender Identity Disorder can lead to depression and even physical harm in severe cases - so, the time to seek treatment is now. And Mental Health Match can help by matching you with a gender identity therapist near you. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

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I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
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  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Jenni empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives by focusing on their individual strengths and advocating for their needs.


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Jenni empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives by focusing on their individual strengths and advocating for their needs.

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Jenni is well-versed in several therapeutic techniques, including Art Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, Adlerian Parenting, and trauma-informed techniques. Jenni is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Dennis Keppeler
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I want to help my clients make changes in their lives. I will help you identify goals and begin the change-process. Importantly, you will be able to talk about things that you have not been able to share with others and identify obstacles to change.


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I want to help my clients make changes in their lives. I will help you identify goals and begin the change-process. Importantly, you will be able to talk about things that you have not been able to share with others and identify obstacles to change.

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I have worked as a therapist for going on 20 years. I have integrated many different approaches into my work with clients, from behavioral (some DBT) to psychodynamic. I believe that this helps me tailor my approach to each individual that I meet.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complicated Grief
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

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  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
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  • Motherhood
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Dr. Meli Leilani Devencenzi
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Together we can identify what you're experiencing, process historical/current contexts, and move through it to a place of healing. I provide a safe space where we can work together on your healing journey so you can lead the authentic life you want.


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Together we can identify what you're experiencing, process historical/current contexts, and move through it to a place of healing. I provide a safe space where we can work together on your healing journey so you can lead the authentic life you want.

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I utilize a relational/cultural framework that aims to recenter and reindigenize mental health/well-being through authentic connection, decreasing stigma, and increasing your trust within yourself and deeper ways of knowing.

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