Chicagoland Trans Resources

These lists are based on recommendations by T-MAC members and supporters. If you have questions, concerns, or want to suggest a resource, reach out to us at transmaschi@gmail.com.

Medical Providers and Resources

Primary Care Providers

• Howard Brown Health

• Chicago Women's Health Center

• Planned Parenthood of Illinois

Trans-Positive Physicians

• Dr. Gregory Rausch - Rush University Medical Center

• Dr. Fredric Ettner - NorthShore University Health System

• Dr. Steven Rothschild - Rush University Medical Center

• Dr. Toni Seteres Test - Lake County Health Dept

• Dr. Michael Fanelli - Howard Brown

• Gender Pathways Northwestern

Trans-Positive Surgeons and Specialists

• Dr. Alison Shore - Lakeview Plastic Surgery

• Gender Pathways Program at Northwestern/Northwestern Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice

  • Dr. Sumanas Wanant Jordan

  • Dr. Marco Ellis

• University of Chicago

  • Dr. Rebecca Garza

  • Dr. Russell Reid

  • Dr. Lawrence Gottlieb

• Dr. Loren Schechter - private surgical practice

• Dr. Silvia Bicalho - Advocate Health Care (OBGYN)

• Dr. Bowen (urologist) - Northwestern

• John Cress in Buffalo Grove (chiropractor)

• Freshworks Dental

• Dr. Kaminska (dermatology)
   

Mental Health Providers

• The Awakening Center

• Live Oak

• Howard Brown: Behavioral Health

• Center On Halsted: Behavioral Health

• Intraspectrum

• Practical Audacity

• Andersonville Psychology

• Lifeworks

• Chicago Institute for Change

• Single Point Psychotherapy

• Juniper Center

• For Real Therapy

• Belmont Depression and Anxiety Center

Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals

Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals

• Laura L. Grimes, LCSW

• John Garver Jr., LCSW

• Meredith Stockton, LSW

• Lisa Katona, LCSW, CST

• Rena McDaniel, LCPC

• Aren M. Drehobl, LCSW, CADC

• Mark Petroelje, LCPC

• Sheena Hoffmann, PsyD

• Dr. Steven Nakisher, PsyD

• Dawn Brown, MS

• Jess London-Shields

• Mandy Snyder (Arlington Heights)

• Erica Claman (Loop)

• Eliot Reid
   

Name/Gender Marker Change Resources

Parent and Youth Resources

• PFLAG Illinois

• PFLAG Parents of Transgender (Chicago) - Monthly meetings at Center on Halsted

• Thrive - A support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens, meeting in Naperville.

• Broadway Youth Center of Howard Brown Health - Support for youth 12-24

• Youth Outlook - Social services, groups, and drop-in centers for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois

• Lurie Children's Hospital Gender & Sex Development Program

Chicago-Area Businesses and Organizations

Miscellaneous Resources