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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 also bring lived experience to my work, which helps me approach therapy with authenticity, empathy, and the understanding that healing looks different for everyone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have nearly 2 decades of experience with people who struggle with substance use or addictive behaviors and I have 10 years of experience working with people with disordered eating behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a results-oriented and caring therapist, I will work together with you to overcome the challenges you experience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I approach work with my clients from a trauma informed lens with consideration of how past experiences impact thoughts, feelings, relationships, and the body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am amazed how current treatment options allow my patients to live and function well in the family, at work, and the community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Clients often describe me as approachable, practical, and easy to talk to. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment. My style balances support with practical problem-solving, helping clients gain insight while also developing strategies they can use in everyday life. Above all, I want you to feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward your goals together.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a very client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet the clients where they are and support them through the change process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct, supportive, and solution-oriented. I don't believe in just talking without direction- together, we focus on building practical strategies that help you manage emotions, improve coping, and feel more in control of your...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Patients often tell me they feel genuinely heard in our sessions. They describe me as a strong listener, informative, nonjudgmental...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Having grown up in a collective culture and as a survivor of trauma myself, I deeply value the power of connection...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is integrative and holistic with a focus on supporting adults in making lasting change, deconstructing shame, and promoting self-empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe care works best when it's a true partnership. We'll talk openly about what's going on, explore different options together, and build a plan that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My practice focuses on getting to the root of symptoms and helping bring out your strengths and maximize your supports.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about your concerns and what you are struggling with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I believe that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. I see symptoms as meaningful, often serving a deeper purpose, and I approach them with curiosity and compassion to help you explore what they may be trying to communicate.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My years in inpatient psychiatry have shaped my calm, grounded approach and deep understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My warm and affirming nature aims to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is a open minded approach. I make sure I am actively listening to what you are saying and building on those skills that will help you to get where you want to be in this Journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My role is to collaborate with you on creating treatment goals and developing interventions that focus on building on your strengths...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment while providing clinical insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My efficacy in therapy is established from my patience, sincerity, optimism, and ability to be a perceptive listener.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I offer individual and sex therapy via telehealth for adults all over Illinois.
My areas of specialization include sexuality and gender exploration and affirmation, building strong and ethical nonmonogamous relationships, addressing anxiety and avoidance, and developing confidence communicating desires, feelings and boundaries.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive therapeutic environment in which my clients can begin to understand their feelings, while discovering the barriers that limit their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is to help individuals follow this inner wisdom to a more fulfilling future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in a compassionate and collaborative approach to your care and will assist you in utilizing your strengths and experiences in the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect a supportive, honest, and laid-back space where they feel safe to show up exactly as they are—no pressure, no judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
My style is eclectic and strength based. I see human nature as intrinsically good. Sigmund Freud said we are bio-social animals. I believe a great deal in listening to one’s self talk. The more positive our dialogue with ourselves is, the more positive our dialogues with others and our lives are. I’m also experienced in CBT, DBT, MI, Solution Focused, ACT, Gestalt, Interpersonal, and person-centered counseling.
My training includes lots of wonderful supervision and workshops, a three-year certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Chicago, and two one month intensives with Virginia Satir, the founder of family therapy. Virginia taught that exploring the self is like mining gold. We all have gold inside of us. That is our basic goodness. A lot of emotional suffering is the result of being detoured from that basic goodness.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a therapist, I am passionate about using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, authentic, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize a creative approach to therapy to support mental health recovery that feels safe and positive for you while embracing traditional modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT and expressive therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I guide individuals on their wellness path to mental and emotional well-being through a holistic, patient-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and dementia, using a supportive and empathetic approach to create a safe space for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up as you are without judgment while also building practical tools for real change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I utilize my education and own experiences with suffering and healing to bring an eclectic approach based on building relationships with trust, empowerment and support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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
40+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Stress management
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 85%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Oxford
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%German
- 3%Gujarati
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 63%Woman
- 33%Man
- 5%Non-binary
License types
- 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 38%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 33%Couples therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
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