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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 Norridge, the suburbs of Norridge, other nearby places such as Park Ridge, Franklin Park, 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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Lakeitta Harris
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Lakeitta believes that our experiences shape our worldview and at times, these experiences can create challenges that leave us trying to cope with the stress. Lakeitta’s hope is to minimize this overwhelming feeling and shift to a place of insight.


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Lakeitta believes that our experiences shape our worldview and at times, these experiences can create challenges that leave us trying to cope with the stress. Lakeitta’s hope is to minimize this overwhelming feeling and shift to a place of insight.

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Her approach in therapy is non-judgemental, collaborative, and encouraging. She recognizes and affirms intersectionality, LGBTQIA+, multiculturalism, racial identity, sexual identity, and gender identity. Lakeitta values working with black and brown

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  • Anxiety
  • BIPOC
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Trauma
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David Petersmark
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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.


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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.

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As a therapist, David wants to create a non-judgmental, safe environment where guests can problem solve and discuss life stressors. He has a person-centered, solutions-focused approach, and uses DBT/CBT/Mindfulness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Work Stress
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Map in Chatham, Illinois for David Petersmark therapy location.
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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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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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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Styles
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mindfulness
  • Motherhood
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
  • Working Professionals
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Katrina Kelley
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start to break the cycle that makes you feel stuck, depressed, and uncertain and create systems that make you feel safe, secure and satisfied. We will begin to build your confidence in various areas of your life, helping you feel satisfied.


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start to break the cycle that makes you feel stuck, depressed, and uncertain and create systems that make you feel safe, secure and satisfied. We will begin to build your confidence in various areas of your life, helping you feel satisfied.

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it involves listening with an open ear and maintaining a non-judgmental stance while encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone. I believe that you are the expert of you! I want to build a relationship with you where you feel accepted.

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  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
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Nicole Rea
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With a special emphasis on the impacts of oppression, I help clients of diverse identities understand themselves better and learn to tackle new challenges with confidence.


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With a special emphasis on the impacts of oppression, I help clients of diverse identities understand themselves better and learn to tackle new challenges with confidence.

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In our sessions, we'll build a strong bond grounded in radical validation and support, making sure you always feel recognized and valued.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Complicated Grief
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Family Trauma
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  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Neurodivergence
  • New Job Transition
  • Open Relationships
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Trauma
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