Susan's Place Transgender Resources

I'm not really sure where to start here. I've reached out to a couple therapists who deal with transgender/gender identity in the northwest suburbs. My insurance is united healthcare and its mental health coverage isn't great. Most of the therapists I'm seeing through them don't have much if any information online, so I don't have a whole lot to go on. Does anyone know of any good therapists who I should look into in the area? I would prefer for it to be in network, but at this point im interested in hearing any and all recommendations, especially those with sliding scale and other savings offerings because my financial situation doesn't leave my family with much disposable income. Right now I feel more comfortable with speaking to a woman, but again, I'm open to anything. Thanks!

I finally got in touch with a group that has 2 therapists who work with transgendered individuals, both new and mid-transition! Just talking to someone about the possibility and getting some info on what I should expect as I set up an appointment has taken a lot of anxiety off my shoulders. Hopefully I will be able to set something up very shortly!

I managed to get a first appointment set and went to it yesterday. I was a mess all day, checking the clock constantly, counting the minutes until the moment arrived for my session to start. I was a nervous wreck, overflowing with anxiety as I filled out the paperwork and first began answering talking to my new therapist. It was sort of a bewildering experience at first, putting myself out there to a total stranger. I feel like I could have been more honest. Not that I was lying, just that in reflection I feel like I could have elaborated or clarified myself on a few of the topics we discussed. I think she made it clear that all that is really important is to be me and to feel comfortable with that, regardless of what I need to do to get there. Over all, it was good to get out of my head, to verbalize my thought to an impartial party. I'm still terrified, I'm still torn between what I feel like I want and what I feel like I need, but I feel like so much of the doubt and uncertainty has been lifted off my shoulders. These are huge decisions and changes that I'm facing, but for the first time I feel like I'm capable of finding answers and making decisions. I've only ever felt crippled and isolated by this, it's surreal to finally have a feeling of empowerment in my situation. I'm happy to be on the path to improving myself, to finding peace with who I am. I'm already looking forward to the next session!