This 12-week therapeutic group is designed for transgender, gender nonconforming/gender expansive, and nonbinary (TGNCNB) participants to explore shared experiences while learning and practicing supportive skills. Sessions will include time for process—sharing and reflecting on current challenges, identities, and connections—as well as offering concrete tools to support emotional well-being and resilience.

Through group discussions and experiential exercises, members will strengthen self-advocacy, practice boundary-setting, and explore ways to cope with stressors related to gender identity and daily life. The group provides a supportive space to connect with peers, receive and offer emotional care, and grow alongside others. This group will be co-facilitated by counselors who identify as trans and/or non-binary. 

Group Composition

• The group will consist of two cofacilitators and up to 10 group members. 

• Group members must be 18+. 

• Group members can be current or new CWHC clients. 

• This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions. 

The commitment to group therapy differs from individual counseling. By signing up for a group, you agree to attend all group sessions. You have three sessions to decide if the group is a good fit for you. If you choose to leave before the fourth session and notify the facilitators, you will not be charged for the remaining sessions.

To Join the Group

Please fill out this Contact Request Form. Once we have received this form from you, we will send you a link to book a screening call (phone call or video call). These calls are for us to answer any questions you have about the group, gather some information about you and your interest in the group, and address payment and paperwork. This call can take up to 45 minutes. There is no fee associated with the screening calls.

When and Where

• Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm CT

• Weekly from September 24th through December 17th (September 24th | October 1st | October 8th | October 15th | October 22th | October 29th | November 5th | November 12th | November 19th | December 3rd | December 10th | December 17th) 

  • Note: some weeks are skipped, this group does not meet for 12 consecutive weeks.

• Join online via Zoom

Payment and Insurance Information

This opportunity is available to individuals’ using insurance or accessing our sliding scale. No one will be turned away based on their ability to pay.

Insurance: We can bill Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. Group members will be responsible for any remaining copay that their insurance plan determines.

Sliding Scale: The sliding scale for group sessions is $60-$15 per session. The fee can slide down based on household income, household size, and what is affordable for the client. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.