Resources

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Evolution Counseling

 
630-276-7922

A team of therapists who, above all, accept and affirm each person regardless of sex, ethnicity, age, gender or sexual identity. Evolution Counseling is for every stage of every life.
1555 Naperville/Wheaton Road
Suite 205
Naperville, IL 60563

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