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This page is all about people who offer services to the TG community. Whether it's photographs, makeup lessons, therapy, hair removal, etc, you will find it here. If you offer any services to the TG community, I would love to have you listed here. Please e-mail me if you would like a listing (they are free!).

Make-up, Dressing and Other Services


Generosa Goodhand

Generosa Goodhand       
Chicago, IL - Generosa offers personal cross dressing services, makeovers, role play, etc. She is great at what she does and a personal friend of mine. I highly recommend her!

New Service: Generosa is now offering a laundry service for girls who cannot wash their panties (and other garments) at home. E-mail her for more information. Generosa requests calls only during morning, afternoon and early evening. No late night calls please!

Also, visit her member site GG's Playground (as a note, although she does provide cross dressing services, she does not have any cross dressing on her member site at this time.)

GG's Playground

 


Chicago Feminization       
Chicago, IL - Sissyville Salon features Goddess Madeline, a very well-reviewed dominatrix who has over a decade of professional domination experience. She offers role-play, cross-dressing transformations, makeovers, voice and deportment training, fetish exploration, and forced feminization. Her services vary from nurturing to strict according to her clients needs and desires.

Chicago Illusions       
Chicago, IL - Chicago Illusions is a fantasy facility that caters to everything from makeovers, feminine re-enactment to fetish exploration in a descrete and private mannor. This place is great! I highly recommend it!
Cesare's Professional Makeup Artistry         
Chicagoland, IL - Anne F. Cesare, M.Ad.Ed is a transgender friendly makeup artist who offers image and beauty makeovers, makeup instruction, gender illusion and more..
Gina's make-up consultation     
Want to look more modern & feminine? Have access to all the newest innovations in make-up and skin care? With over 15 years of experience in the cosmetic industry and have worked for several major and exclusive lines, I do not represent any exclusive lines of make-up or skin care so you will receive recommendations on whichever is the right product for you. Discreet private make-up and skin care lessons and consultations, if necessary in the privacy of your own home. Personal shopping or escorting you to the top make-up counters in the Windy City. Its all up to you. Contact Gina - donkafalconbridge@rcn.com
 

Janna's Place      
Janna has a Salon/Studio located in River Grove, on Fullterton Avenue and First Avenue. They have EVERYTHING a Transgendered person might want or need. From Designer Wigs to undergarments and clothing. Their motto is "WE WANT TO HELP CREATE AN IMAGE THAT MAKES YOU LOOK OUTSTANDING IN A CROWD BUT NOT STANDING OUT". Our pricing is comfortable. We take credit cards and cash.

Spa Skin Style Boutique & Transformation Studio       
Chicago, IL - They complete Transformations, makeovers, wigs, makeup, skin care, a complete line of lingerie and a beautiful shop and studio for the entire community. They have monthly support group meetings and regular events at our shop. They are proud sponsors of the Chicago Gender Society and Tri Ess. Please stop in. I have not visited Spa Skin Style Boutique & Transformation Studio, but I intend to in the very near future!
Therapy

Laura L. Grimes, LCSW        
Chicago, IL - Laura Grimes is a trans-aware therapist in Chicago. Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Chicago. Trained as a sex therapist with a specialty in gender identity and sexual orientation issues. Kink-aware & friendly. Experienced in working with individuals, couples & families. Sliding scale fees available/some insurances accepted.

4753 N. Broadway, Suite 608, Chicago, Illinois 60640 (773) 659-9207
laura@riverrocktherapy.com or www.riverrocktherapy.com

Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC       
Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC, 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 608, Chicago, IL 60640, 773-633-6643, jim@jimcosenza.com, 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

Jim has also started a psychotherapy group in Chicago for wives, women, and partners of Transgender MTFs. View this PDF for more information.
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Reid Vanderburgh, MA, LMFT       
Reid is a transman and therapist in Portland, Oregon. Reid is the author of the book "Transition and Beyond: Observations on Gender Identity". The book is available at Transitions Bookplace, located at 1000 W. North St, Chicago, IL, a few blocks from the North/Clybourn train stop. For more information on the book, please visit: www.transtherapist.com.

John D. Moore, LCPC, CADC        
Chicago, IL - Counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals and couples in a safe, warm and empowering environment. Tel: 773.704.5300 www.johndmoore.net

Alan Irgang, LCSW        
Chicago, IL - Alan Irgang is a psychotherapist specializing in gender and sexual orientation issues. He is on faculty at Loyola University of Chicago and offers counseling for a broad range of life issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Tel: (773)248-1675 www.alanirgang.com

Photography
Jim Hewitt Photography

Jim Hewitt Photography


J.J.'s Glamour Shots         
Northwest Indiana - Jeanette is offering her time and use of her studio in exchange for modeling and proofs. She is a wedding photographer and a CD as well who is looking to gain studio experience before opening her doors.
Permament Makeup/Hair Removal
Chicago Permanent Cosmetics Center, LLC       
Wilmette, IL - Affiliated with a prominent FFS plastic surgeon Dr. Zukowski and located within his surgery center in Wilmette, Chicago Permanent Cosmetics Center has a lot of experience enhancing femininity of transgender clients with permanent makeup, surgical and accident scar camouflage, skin tag removal, areola feminization, acne scar, stretch mark and skin texture treatments. All services are performed by AIIC - board certified Master Technician. We are licensed by the Illinois Dept. of Health

Hair Removal Forum     
At Hair Removal Forum we provide a wide variety of informational resources relating to hair removal.

Cosmetic Enhancement Clinic
Wanda Enoch, a professional permanent makeup artist, offers eyebrow design, permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner, full lip color, scar camouflage, facials, skin care, skin tag removal, broken capillary removal, eyelid treatments and conventional makeup. All appointments are private and confidential.
Clear 4 Life
Carol Aalund is a state licensed, board certified Electrologist working in Elgin, IL. Carol welcomes GLBTS/TG clients and her practice is caring and accepting.

Advanced Medical Institute      
Advanced Medical Institute has experience in treating and is glad to assist the transgender community in image enhancement services. They provide Pulsed-Light Hair Removal, IPL Photo Rejuvenation, Epidermex microdermabrasion, Sonic Youth Therapy facials, and chemical peels. They also treat hair loss with Laser Hair Therapy and Microprecision Follicular Grafting. They gladly welcome the transgender community into our facility. They have many transgender clients who enjoy their services and they are happy to help them reach their image enhancement goals.

Electrolysis Center with Discrete Laser Hair Removal Center      
They have two locations - one at 515 James Street, Geneva IL 60134 - 630-232-1810. The other in Sycamore, IL 60178 - 815-991-5117.

Massage

Jenny - TransGentleTouch      
Jenny is a transgendered individual who offers massage to anybody. Jenny graduated from a professional school for massage, and is a Certified Massage Therapist. She provides Shiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tantric and Sensual Massage, and varies her techniques according to the request of her clients.

Michael Elder      
Michael Elder is a Licensed Massage Therapist & Energy Healer. (773) 856-3089

Other
Kristin's Clubhouse     
You can take advantage of several services that have been offered to the Transgender community through Kristin's clubhouse inlcuding: Stephanie's Wig Styling, Website Design and Screen Saver projects. Take a look at the website for more details.
Miss Kookee Tg - I Should Have Been Born A Girl      <
This is something unique! "I Should Have Been Born a Girl" is a CD with crossdressing songs written and performed by Miss Kookee TG. Check it out!

Free HIV Testing      <
Free and Confidential Rapid HIV Testing at Erie Family Health Center.
2750 W. North Ave in Humbolt Park
Call Maria: 312.432.7352 for an appointment
Walk-ins welcome M-F 9am to 5pm