Support for dysphoria, transition, identity development, relationships, and emotional health. Sessions give you clarity, direction, and tools you can use immediately.
Support for dysphoria, transition, identity development, relationships, and emotional health. Sessions give you clarity, direction, and tools you can use immediately.
Therapy that removes heteronormative scripts so trans, nonbinary, and gender‑expansive people, and anyone exploring can work from their core values.
Gender-affirming therapy here is practical, grounded, and tailored. We focus on the core challenges that bring people to gender-specialized therapy:
Gender dysphoria
Transition support (social, medical, relational)
Identity exploration and self-definition
Anxiety, overwhelm, and decision fatigue
Relationship changes and communication
Emotional support around HRT or surgical planning
Shame, internalized transphobia, and resilience
Gender-affirming therapy here isn’t about diagnosis—it’s about design. We look at what’s working, what’s not, and how to build a life that matches who you actually are.
You’ll leave gender therapy sessions with concrete steps, letters when needed, and a sense of ownership over your process.
Trans men, trans women, nonbinary, and gender-expansive adults
People questioning their gender or navigating early identity work
Clients seeking WPATH-aligned support
Partners and couples navigating transition together
LGBTQ+ clients looking for a therapist who “gets it”
No fluff. No waiting for permission. Just sharp insight and real progress.
Therapy that adapts to you, not the other way around.
30 minutes to see if this feels right. No pressure, no cost.
Start with a full session and leave with tools you can use this week.
Use our quick checker to see what your insurance might cover.
No wrong choice. Each path gets you closer to clarity.
A Note From Troy
I’m Troy Johnson, LCSW, therapist, educator, and queer cultural architect. For nearly twenty years, I’ve helped trans, nonbinary, and questioning clients reclaim their stories and move toward authenticity.
My work doesn’t tiptoe around identity, it dives into it. We’ll pin down what’s true, sharpen your sense of self, and put that truth to work in your real life. Each session is a bold collaboration that pushes you toward confidence, groundedness, and joy.
Gender therapy should light a fire, not wrap you in bubble wrap. You won’t be pathologized here. You’ll get honesty, humor, and strategies that actually move you forward.
If you have a quick question about Queer Talk’s approach to LGBT therapy in Chicago, you can reach out a number of ways.
Troy Johnson, LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (ID, IL, KY, MA, PA, UT, VA) • MSW, University of Kentucky • Founder, Queer Talk Therapy
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