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LGBT therapists in Northbrook, IL
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Northbrook, IL
Northbrook residents seeking affirming mental health support can connect with 806 licensed providers on Headway who specialize in gender and sexual identity concerns. Our warm, open-minded therapists offer virtual and in-person sessions, with many providing free consultations and availability within days. Through insurance coverage with major plans accepted, many clients save up to 75% on sessions.
“I approach therapy like a warm comfortable blanket. I listen to what you feel is important to you, then help you process your experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 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
“Strength-based treatment works for adults because it empowers them, builds resilience, increases motivation and hope...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My treatment style matches your personality and symptoms, with my quick sense of humor and proven techniques that will maximize effectiveness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Working with me, you can expect honesty and unconditional positive regard from someone who always works in your best interest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is behavioral, holistic, and individualized. I meet clients where they are while helping them build practical coping skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“With years of working in various settings such as community outreach programs, domestic violence shelters, and health department programs, I engage in treatment with a trauma-focused and person-centered lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients describe my style as warm, approachable, and empowering. Together, we'll work toward growth, healing, and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My role as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, safe, and confidential place for us to meet, to bring the best of my education and training, and to listen to you with an open mind and open heart.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that mental wellness is a journey; and if one is willing to put in the effort, anything can be achieved.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My passion for integrative mental health stems from my own chronic health journey and a desire to help others find their own inner peace and sense of balance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value the process of building a connection with my clients in order to set a strong foundation for our time in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am very passionate about educating my clients about stress management skills, mindfulness, and the food-mood connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Your experience with me will always be grounded in compassion, honesty, and respect. I believe people grow when they feel heard and understood, so I work hard to create a space where you feel safe being yourself. I am collaborative and down-to-earth, and I will meet you exactly where you are while helping you move toward the life you want.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to providing care is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I believe in treating each client as a whole person...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Great to meet you!
As your therapist I strive to create a warm, safe, engaging space where we can explore your strengths and build a do-able plan to help get you through the tough spots. My primary goal is to collaborate with you and build a strong working relationship to best help you meet your goals. I am licensed to practice as a Therapist in Illinois and Wisconsin.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“After session, you can expect to continue to reflect on things with an empowerment in knowing you can find peace in it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I really believe that the connection, the therapeutic relationship is so important in establishing a safe place to explore, unpack and heal wounds...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“Therapy is a unique experience for each individual and it is my goal to make each person feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I work with adolescents, men, and families who are navigating emotional stress, behavioral challenges, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe every patient is unique and deserves personalized care. I listen with an open heart and work closely with your individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am here to partner with my patients, and create a space where people feel heard where their culture and life experiences matter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have experienced firsthand that the brain can rewire, healing is possible, and the transformative work of therapy is the most life-changing and important thing you'll ever do for yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe in developing a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients to ensure they are comfortable and feel safe throughout the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have a professional background providing therapy for individuals recovering from human trafficking.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read about my professional background.
I graduated with my bachelor's in social work in 2013 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville IL.
I furthered my education at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign School of Social Work and graduated with my Masters in SW in 2017.
I have gained 13 years of experience with the majority of those years spent in psychiatric facilities for children and adults.
I specialize in motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and a multitude of other treatment styles.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I see people, not as problems to fix, but as whole human beings shaped by what they have lived through.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep belief that you are the expert in your own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 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
“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can better understand what's getting in your way, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and actively promoting awareness in this area.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm a friendly harm reduction therapist dedicated to a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I aim to provide a safe and affirming space for healing and growth, fostering resilience, self discovery, and lasting positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about creating a supportive, therapeutic environment that emphasizes a strengths-based approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe people are capable of healing and growth, and I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Northbrook, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Northbrook, IL
44+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Stress management
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 86%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 16%Spanish
- 2%French
- 2%German
- 2%Gujarati
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 27%Man
- 5%Non-binary
License types
- 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 36%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 34%Child or adolescent therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
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