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LGBT therapists in Orland Park, IL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Orland Park, IL

Find gender-affirming and sexuality-affirming therapy in Orland Park through Headway's inclusive provider network. Our warm, open-minded therapists offer personalized support tailored to your identity and needs.

Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Psychologist

Virtual • Palatine, IL


“I strive to understand my clients lived experiences from an empathic and non-judgemental perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Sutherland

Leah Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I function from a relational, ecowomanism, afrofuturism and Black Queer feminist framework where I use creative processes, curiosity, and compassion as a guide...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Grace Hobson

Grace Hobson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in honoring the uniqueness of each individual and their cultural background, and strive to create a safe and accepting space...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Vizuete

John Vizuete

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julie Holland

Julie Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, and the effects of trauma so they can feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their lives. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like the patterns in your life are no longer working, therapy can help you gain clarity, recognize your strengths, and create meaningful change. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jaime Williamson

Jaime Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Kenyatta Black

Kenyatta Black

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 15 insurance carriers
Tigist Taylor

Tigist Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the client is just as important as the therapist in this process, therefore I do not utilize a one-size-fits-all approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darrick Melton

Darrick Melton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work to establish a therapeutic environment so that clients know that they have a safe space to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nida Haider

Nida Haider

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've always been able to see experiences through an eclectic and holistic lens- one of the many reasons Psychology felt like a calling!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erika Poling

Erika Poling

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joi Haynes

Joi Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and imposter syndrome, focusing on women of color, teens, and queer-identifying individuals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aiden Sismondo

Aiden Sismondo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I’m Aiden, a Licensed Clinical Social worker that is specialize in trauma informed care and LGBTQIA affirming therapy. My clients would say that I am a warm and down-to-earth therapist that affirms and gives space for you to be yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kris Fasshauer

Kris Fasshauer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every human deserves to feel heard and connected. Through our human interactions we can grow and flourish, becoming a more complete, fulfilled, and joyful human being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edward Pagella

Edward Pagella

Therapist

Virtual • Plainfield, IL


“I am a very motivating type of counselor who is solution focused. I am very open minded and affirming.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sophie Murphy

Sophie Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a woman of trans experience, I am deeply committed to offering an affirming, inclusive space where all identities, relationships, and ways of being are welcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jodi Huffman Frazee

Jodi Huffman Frazee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Heather Wyant

Heather Wyant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to working together with you, helping you to meet life's challenges and reach your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Brocelyn Crowley

Brocelyn Crowley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I try to meet each individual where they are at and one of my main approaches is Problem Intervention Evaluation (PIE).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jie Zhu

Jie Zhu

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am experienced working with queer adults, immigrants, and those navigating family trauma and complex relational histories.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Leanne Goodwin

Leanne Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Robinson, IL


“Our sessions will be collaborative and exploratory. Although I am an expert on emotions and behaviors, I am not an expert on you but you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to feel seen and heard. They will leave with the knowledge that they already held within them...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Cagle

Shannon Cagle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a trauma-focused therapist and former correctional officer, which means I understand high‐stress, high‐stakes environments...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tierra Kinnard

Tierra Kinnard

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Tierra Kinnard, LCSW, and founder of Step by Step Healing Services, LLC. With more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Excoriation (Skin Picking Disorder), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder), anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I understand the profound impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, families, and relationships, and I am committed to helping clients build resilience, find relief, and create meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jevon Johnson

Jevon Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an attitude of curiosity, gentleness, and humor to your therapy sessions and work to create a safe space where you can feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Antanet Roberts Lcsw

Antanet Roberts Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My work is driven by the belief that healing and change are possible when people are met with compassion, consistency, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ellen Sagendorph

Ellen Sagendorph

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that with the right tools, our young people have the potential to excel in all areas of their life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lee Gilman

Lee Gilman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi there, my name is Lee. I am a bi-racial, first-generation Vietnamese-American, and I believe the best therapy happens when we bring our full, authentic selves into the room. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I have a passion for working with couples and diverse populations. My goal is to truly understand and connect, offering a space filled with warmth, radical acceptance, clear accountability, and—fair warning—the occasional painful dad joke.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Kelly Ambrose

Kelly Ambrose

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


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 8 insurance carriers
Clayton Harrison

Clayton Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My background includes working in schools, military communities, and private practice settings, which has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face in different life stages and environments. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 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
Dr. Anne-Marie Kane

Dr. Anne-Marie Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


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 9 insurance carriers
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Madaline Knaupp

Madaline Knaupp

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I practice psychotherapy in a way that resists fragmentation - you are not a set of symptoms, a diagnosis, a singular system, a metric, a piece of data.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Orland Park, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Orland Park, IL
There are over 22 therapists in Orland Park, IL accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Stress management
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 82%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 5%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 68%Family therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 27%Child or adolescent therapy

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