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LGBT therapists in Olympia Fields, IL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Olympia Fields, IL

Find gender-affirming and LGBTQIA+-competent mental health support in Olympia Fields through Headway's network of warm, empowering providers. With flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options, clients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing compassionate care.

Ashley Starwood

Ashley Starwood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Self-discovery is a journey that many people find themselves struggling to understand... I want to help you find the love and the light within your relationships and self in order to help you create and mold a better YOU.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tilisha Harrison

Tilisha Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Tilisha loves supporting, connecting, and sharing energy with people. Nothing warms her more than creating a healing space where individuals feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Grace

Kristin Grace

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns (including poly and kink relationships), as well as fostering personal growth. My approach is inquisitive, collaborative, and solutions-focused. Whether we communicate in English or ASL, I look forward to working together to help you reach your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teegan Lund

Teegan Lund

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in meeting clients where they are at with a warm and welcoming approach as we work together through a balance of accountability and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kathryn Lambie

Kathryn Lambie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment are the bedrock to build a strong therapeutic rapport.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I create an environment of understanding and empathy by offering patients compassionate, affirming, personalized care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
E.T. Townsend

E.T. Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I offer support and skills to those exploring identity, intimacy, or relational complexity—whether in gender, sexuality, kink, or deocolonized relationships. They may be sitting with grief, unraveling the impact of trauma, or feeling the weight of past experiences in their body. They long for connection but struggle with vulnerability, trust, or belonging. Some feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, while others are questioning the stories they’ve been told about who they are. They seek a space where they can be seen without judgment, process their experiences, and make sense of the systems shaping their lives.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ella Petersen

Ella Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm warm, honest, and deeply curious. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen — and I genuinely want to see you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daunte Henderson

Daunte Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in helping clients reframe limiting beliefs and develop tools that support lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Damon Taylor

Damon Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who attained my Master's in clinical counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have approximately 15 years of experience providing compassionate and effecting counseling services in an array of settings including both community and hospital based.

I take pride in having the opportunity to serve a diverse population which has included children, adults, couples, and families across a broad spectrum of needs. Some of the unique needs have included supporting individuals who are seeking to gain a better approach to their life while going through difficulties with self-identity, relationship challenges, trauma, substance use issues, or navigating challenging life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maisha Lowery

Maisha Lowery

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“There are opportunities in ever new beginning! I believe therapy offers a meaningful chance to make informed choices and implement changes that can significantly enrich the quality of your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daniel Essenpreis

Daniel Essenpreis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


"If your problem is like a mountain, I can't carry you up it. But I can walk with you every step of the journey."

Hi, I’m Dan. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I have also worked as a school counselor and as a behavior therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, men's mental health issues, behavioral issues, stress, coping skills, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship issues, school issues, self esteem, self-harm, spirituality, trauma and thought disorders.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alan Deibel

Alan Deibel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“When I lost my mother at 13, I learned to survive by staying strong, keeping it together, and minimizing my own pain.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Lowell

Gabrielle Lowell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As an opera singer turned LCSW, I bring a creative and unique perspective to the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Todd Tedrow

Dr. Todd Tedrow

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping clients who feel disconnected—socially, emotionally, or in their relationships—develop greater insight, clarity, and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Thomas Ivey

Thomas Ivey

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Drawing from my own journey of personal growth, I'll help you develop mental resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and find calm amidst life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Ouedraogo

Jasmine Ouedraogo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I employ a thoughtful and adaptive communication style designed to foster a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tori Dang

Tori Dang

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sam Shabsin

Sam Shabsin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Brannen

Julie Brannen

Therapist

Virtual • Evanston, IL


“My greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Naji Al-Najjar

Naji Al-Najjar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use an integrated approach to see the person in front of me as an individual who has their own experiences, all of which help to answer the question, "What happened to you?" versus "What's wrong with you?"”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Shanks

Tiffany Shanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My hope is for you to experience mental and emotional wellness by prioritizing your mental health and wellbeing and I'm here to assist and support you along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zellessia Ejalonibu

Zellessia Ejalonibu

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I help young adults, adults, and athletes work through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, burnout, attachment and relationship challenges, and confidence or performance struggles so they can feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their lives. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Madsen-Heskin

Mary Madsen-Heskin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is eclectic, holistic, and person-centered... an opportunity to have a guide along the way to positive and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristopher Van Meter

Kristopher Van Meter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Rooted in evidence-based practices, I approach our sessions with equal parts of common sense and kindness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Elder-Battle

Gail Elder-Battle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to providing care is rooted in a compassionate, laid-back style paired with an unwavering commitment to listen deeply to each client's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Suz Cuellar

Suz Cuellar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Currently, I am only accepting new clients who are within the LGBTQIA2+ community.

I am a trans and queer LCSW and artist with 15 years of experience in community mental health. I completed my MSW and MA in Gender Studies at Loyola University Chicago. Before grad school, I worked in reproductive justice, body autonomy, and community care. Life experiences have led me to provide therapy with a focus on community care through an anti oppressive lens.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mitsouko Chatelain

Mitsouko Chatelain

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, combining evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robinlee Garber

Robinlee Garber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Toya Hodges

Toya Hodges

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Through a client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic approach, I help clients identify strengths, develop effective coping skills, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in a safe and supportive environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosey Puloka

Rosey Puloka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Sessions are more conversational than clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sylvia Anya

Sylvia Anya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use a combination of psychoeducation, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients make changes at the root level.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Landsman

Andrea Landsman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you can explore what's on your mind without pressure or pretense...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lysa Cage

Lysa Cage

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My person-centered approach to therapy will help you develop insight into symptom management resulting from feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Karyn Flores

Karyn Flores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I ask a lot of questions before I suggest something new because I want to understand what has worked and what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristoffer Barrington

Kristoffer Barrington

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Kristoffer strives to create an individualized approach, guided by his client's values and goals, to help them make significant, positive steps forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Castillo

Robert Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My role is to gently guide and support you through the stages of change at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nichole Molnar

Nichole Molnar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal to help each client feel more in control and be in a better headspace at the end of every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Olympia Fields, IL

Number of therapists serving Olympia Fields, IL
There are over 797 therapists in Olympia Fields, IL accepting new patients.
797+
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
  • 88%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%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
  • 23%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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