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LGBT therapists in Evanston, IL
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Evanston, IL
Evanston's LGBTQIA community deserves compassionate, culturally competent care. Headway offers flexible in-person and virtual therapy options with providers experienced in gender and sexual identity concerns, helping you access the support that fits your life and budget.
“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist who believes that therapy should be a place where you can be fully yourself—without judgment and without having to have all the answers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I provide compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe healing is about aligning mind, body, and daily life with the future you deserve and the goals you seek to achieve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.
I do not do phone consultations.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe people make sense when you understand the full context of their lives - their relationships, culture, identity, environment, history, and the experiences that shaped them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your culture and speaks your language? I can help. I am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor with 40 years of clinical experience. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, and I value each person’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, developmental trauma, systemic trauma, racial trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate life's transitions with clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is emotionally focused, which means therapy can feel both challenging and deeply transformative.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
As a therapist with five years of experience, I have worked with people facing a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as life transitions, surviving past trauma and abuse, feeling suicidal, and states of mania and psychosis. Our therapy will be a warm and introspective space where you can expect to be treated with dignity. I affirm LGBTQ+ identities; I welcome persons of different cultures, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs. Above all, I look forward to knowing you as a unique and singular person.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I meet you where you are- with compassion and curiosity to help you reconnect with your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is for my clients to feel heard and respected, and to help them find the way to feel better.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I've devoted a decade of my career helping parents learn how to best help their children. And another decade helping adults in an out-patient partial hospitalization program. These are the moments when people have felt the most vulnerable and in need of something more than what they are already trying to manage their mental health. Hopefully, my experience and tools that I've gathered working across the age groups and in a more intense level of care can help you build your own toolbox.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in the transformative nature of a relationship with a professional who knows you, knows what you want for yourself, and can help you get it in the way that will work for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“By the end of each session, clients will feel supported, understood, and will have a clear understandingn of 'next steps'.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most important factor in successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship, and I utilize a relational approach based on authenticity, humor, and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am a neurodivergent and queer therapist and social worker, and am passionate about using connection and authenticity to promote healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Caterina uses an integrative approach drawing from DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and culturally informed therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I work exclusively with women and the LGBTQIA+ community. While I may specialize in men's issues when it comes to my personal life, it is not an area of my clinical expertise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“We focus on your lived experience. We go beyond talking about problems. We notice how old patterns show up in your life now.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Solution-focused, with no unnecessary fluff. I'm not here to have you rehash your whole life story every week — I'm here to help you actually move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm direct, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in helping people feel more like themselves again.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, heard, and respected. I have been providing patient care for over 21 years...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you regain balance, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that mental health is not a one fits all approach and we will work together to find the best solution that works for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Dr. Danner strives to provide culturally sensitive care and welcomes each client as they are in the therapy space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healinhg.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“At every therapy session, we work together to explore your emotional experiences as well as the thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back from living the life you desire.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Evanston, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Evanston, IL
43+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Stress management
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 93%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 86%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Oxford
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 14%Spanish
- 7%Polish
- 5%French
- 5%German
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 67%Woman
- 30%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 42%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 47%Family therapy
- 37%Couples therapy
- 28%Child or adolescent therapy
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