GenderWork

GenderWork is Chicago's social, support, and activist group for FTM (female-to-male) female-assigned, masculine-identified individuals. Whether you are pre-op, post-op, non-op, on T or not, we welcome you. This includes but is not limited to FTMs, transgendered men, transsexual men, transmen, intersex transmen, genderqueer folks, butches, transitioned men, transguys, bois, drag kings, bi/poly/pan/omni gendered, stone butches, trannyfags, two spirit, tomboys, femme tg bois, and non-gendered folks...wherever you are on the gender spectrum or in your journey of transition (or non transition), or if you are just questioning, please join us!

GenderWork is a *SAFE ZONE*

We honor and respect one another and the diversity of experiences and values we bring together at our meetings. For more information see our Guidelines page.

We are affiliated with the Yahoo! Group chicagoftmgroup. The Chicago FTM Group is an Alliance of people who are committed to forming a support network in the Chicagoland area, and to help folks find the services they need.
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We are also on MySpace!

http://www.myspace.com/genderworkchicago

Friend us and spread the word about GenderWork!

GenderWork meetings are held in the office of Laura L. Grimes, LCSW. She has extensive experience with transgender issues and is available for consultations or referrals. You may contact her at laura[at]riverrocktherapy[dot]com or by phone at 773-659-9207. You may visit the website http://riverrocktherapy.com for more information on psychotherapy and consulting services for medical professionals around LGBTQI cultural competency issues.

Please note that Laura also serves as the phone contact for GenderWork. You can reach her at the number above.

In the same office, available for supportive counseling and psychotherapy, is Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC. You can contact him at 773-633-6643 or jim[at]jimcosenza[dot]com.

4753 N. Broadway, Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60640
773-633-6643
www.jimcosenza.com

Supportive counseling and psychotherapy for trans persons and their families. Credentialed with Medicare and a large number private
mental health care providers and EAPs. Specialties in identity, relationships, chronic illness, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and addictions.  Development of psychotherapy group for women
whose husbands and partners are transitioning from male to female.