Alena Limthongviratn, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker, Therapist
She/Her, They/Them

Clinical Focus

Children (8+), Adolescents/Teenagers, LGBTQ+, Gender Identity

Alena has been working in youth services for five years, focusing on work in elementary schools and young adult homelessness. She is a licensed social worker and has recently begun her career in mental health services.

Alena provides a person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy and support. She meets people where they are at currently they can heal and grow at their own pace (with gentle encouragement).

As someone who openly identifies as trans, Alena is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ youth in their journey to live their true selves. She understands there are many barriers in our community and strives to advocate for the future pillars of our community in overcoming these obstacles. They believe in the power of storytelling and narratives to find strength in our experiences and empower others to do the same.

She lives in Bolingbrook with her wife and cat and enjoys playing video games, cooking with her wife, and taking long naps.