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LGBT therapists in Homewood, IL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Homewood, IL

Homewood residents exploring gender and sexual identity can connect with affirming providers through Headway's network of 60K+ licensed professionals. Our open-minded team supports talk therapy and medication management with flexible virtual or in-person sessions. Many patients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage, with some paying as low as $0 per session.

Joe Gladden

Joe Gladden

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Susan Severson

Susan Severson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about your concerns and what you are struggling with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Robert Jaskula

Robert Jaskula

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to create an environment in which the client can become curious and open to adjustments in point of view.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephan Gombis

Stephan Gombis

Therapist

Virtual • Countryside, IL


“I believe in practical steps, giving my clients tools they can use in their daily lives to navigate challenges in a more fulfilling way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marisa Ruehlmann

Marisa Ruehlmann

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where patients and families feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elke Luken

Elke Luken

Therapist

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate and aimed at empowering my clients to discover the potential and greatness inside of them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Savoy, IL


With over a decade of psychiatric nursing experience, I've built a practice around making people feel truly understood from the very first conversation. I'm fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and I've found that meeting someone in their first language changes everything about how safe they feel opening up. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and eating disorders, combining medication management with therapeutic support to care for the whole person. My practice is fully virtual, so you can access care from wherever feels most comfortable for you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jana Davis

Jana Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect different perspectives, ways to reduce (or sometimes clear) painful past experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meredith Evett

Meredith Evett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that others need to earn the right to hear your story, myself included. I can promise authenticity, empowerment, and respect...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Latosha Haywood

Latosha Haywood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Latosha Haywood, LCPC, with a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University and I'm really glad you're here.

Before I became a therapist, I spent years as a 911 call taker, showing up for people in some of their scariest, most overwhelming moments. That work taught me something I carry into every session: that people are so much stronger than they realize, and that having someone truly in your corner can make all the difference.

If you're going through something hard right now, whether it's the heaviness of anxiety or depression, the echoes of past trauma, or just feeling like life has knocked you off balance, I want you to know that you don't have to figure it out alone. My door is open, and you can come exactly as you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristal Perry-Gutierrez

Kristal Perry-Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have provided counseling services for over 20 years, helping clients work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, stress, family challenges, and women’s issues. I specialize in supporting people who feel stuck in painful memories, overwhelmed by anxiety, or disconnected from themselves after difficult life experiences. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and deeply respectful of each person’s story. I believe healing often involves more than traditional talk therapy, which is why I incorporate approaches that support the mind, body, and spirit. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I use EMDR, somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients move toward relief and healing. When we work together, you can expect a caring space where you are accepted as you are and supported at a pace that feels safe.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rozalyn Engle

Rozalyn Engle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have worked in the human services for over 20 years. Including, substance use, depression, anxiety, LGBT, anger, and self esteem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Jordee Yanez

Jordee Yanez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I don't believe in "cold," clinical therapy. I believe in genuine human connection, deep empathy, and moving at the speed of your comfort.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Guerrero

Catherine Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have 16 years of clinical experience, working with Children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, family, pre/post natal and couples counseling. I take a warm and inviting approach to ensure you feel comfortable as a client. I specialize in anxiety, depression, school concerns, family/ home concerns, friendship issues, ADHD, grief, narcissistic abuse, and autism. I also have 20 years of experience as a school social worker.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aubrey Koel

Aubrey Koel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is relaxed, warm, and refreshingly candid. We'll use a mix of humor, honest feedback, and genuine connection to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dominique Rodriguez

Dominique Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a no bullshit human and therapist - to have access to my energy, I ask for you to be real, direct, no fluff, no bullshit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandon Gonzalez

Brandon Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize a client centered approach in session. This is where I meet you where you are at and we become a team accomplishing goals together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Harper Rothschild

Harper Rothschild

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer supportive, person-centered counseling including humanistic, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Iva Andonovska

Iva Andonovska

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our sessions, we will work collaboratively on identifying and removing barriers to healing and healthy habit formation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diana George

Diana George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your goals are prioritized.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Megan Szudarski

Megan Szudarski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


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With almost a decade of experience working as a therapist, I have supported and worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, and couples through a variety of life challenges. My clinical interests include working with adults to maneuver life challenges around identity and narrative work, role exploration, attachment, and understanding complexities around family dynamics as an adult, all through a relational lens. I became a therapist because I truly believe in the importance of self-discovery and growth and I enjoy collaboratively working with clients to support, encourage, and acquire skills to better manage and understand their stressors, allowing them to feel more empowered and in control of their life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yevgeniya Mykhaylevska

Yevgeniya Mykhaylevska

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that every person's experience is unique, and I take the time to understand each patient's concerns, goals, and overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love working with folks to support them in building the lives they deserve, lives full of vitality, joy, creativity, and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Ngiam

Jessica Ngiam

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Effective therapy involves more than symptom relief; it requires addressing the underlying causes of your suffering or unhappiness in order to create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is for my clients to be able to explore and accept all parts of themselves so that they can discover their unique tools that they can always access for lifelong personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Cozzi

Sarah Cozzi

Therapist

Virtual • River Forest, IL


“I'm not an 'Oz behind a curtain' type therapist but more of a fellow traveler, drawing from both lived experience and professional training to guide and empower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Monica Stout

Dr. Monica Stout

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I provide comprehensive evidence-based, holistic healthcare utilizing both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lenora Perkins (lenora@bwatherapy.com)

Lenora Perkins ([email protected])

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Being trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Home

David Home

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello. Thank you for taking the time to invest in your healing and growth today. Whether you’re a newcomer to therapy/counseling or an experienced client, I feel it’s a brave and wonderful thing to do the work of mental-emotional healing. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress/anxiety, career challenges, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief and loss and trauma disorder such as PTSD.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tessa Derecho

Tessa Derecho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She believes healing doesn't always have to be heavy, and that laughter can be part of the therapeutic journey too.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I engage my clients with a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping individuals facing difficult decisions, stress, family concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tochi Okwueze

Tochi Okwueze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Chelsea Butler

Chelsea Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, or a past you haven't been able to fully

process, you don't have to figure it out alone. With more than five years as a Licensed Clinical

Social Worker, I work with adults and seniors who are ready to make sense of what they've been

through and start moving toward the life they want to build.


I have a particular passion for working with people navigating mood disorders like bipolar disorder,

trauma and PTSD, and the kind of emotional challenges men often face but rarely talk about. I also

work with couples who want to strengthen their connection before things fall apart.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Bowers

Pamela Bowers

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Pamela — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for supporting young and older adults, women, and families as they navigate life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

I come from an urban community and understand the importance of feeling seen, supported, and understood — especially when you’re working to create a better future for yourself and your family. That perspective is at the heart of my work. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can show up as your full self. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship challenges, identity concerns, or self-esteem struggles, I’ll Walk beside you as you find clarity and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylore Mountain

Taylore Mountain

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about working with couples and individuals to improve communication, as I believe poor communication is often the root of many of our problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ronald Bennett

Ronald Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • DeKalb, IL


“Helping each individual to regulate their emotions and feel at ease in speaking freely about personal concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Derek Hefner

Derek Hefner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Brittany Fromm

Brittany Fromm

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a supportive, collaborative therapeutic space where clients can explore concerns, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Ruiz

Jessica Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can build confidence, reconnect with yourself, and feel more comfortable becoming the person you want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rondi Wightman

Rondi Wightman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy has been described by current and previous clients as comfortable and relaxed, allowing clients time to feel comfortable with the therapeutic process while building a trusting relationship with me as their therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Homewood, IL

Number of therapists serving Homewood, IL
There are over 769 therapists in Homewood, IL accepting new patients.
769+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%French
  • 1%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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