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LGBT therapists in Park Ridge, IL

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

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Park Ridge with 790 affirming, open-minded therapists who understand gender and sexual identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in creating safe, welcoming spaces. Many patients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.

Kristen Svatos

Kristen Svatos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Des Plaines, IL


“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Page

Dr. Lisa Page

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Park Ridge, IL


“By the end of each session, clients will feel supported, understood, and will have a clear understandingn of 'next steps'.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Brian Pelletier

Brian Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Mascenic

Jessica Mascenic

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Mount Prospect, IL


“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Jacob Bobrow

Jacob Bobrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Lincolnwood, IL


“I believe healing is about aligning mind, body, and daily life with the future you deserve and the goals you seek to achieve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lise Schiffer

Lise Schiffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Chicago, IL


I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hannah Schupbach

Hannah Schupbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Papillon

Valerie Papillon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I specialize in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, developmental trauma, systemic trauma, racial trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tobiloba Adewolu

Tobiloba Adewolu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I provide compassionate, patient-centered care, tailoring evidence-based treatments to each individual's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lonny Levin

Lonny Levin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Nott

Emily Nott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am down to earth and bring humor into our sessions when appropriate. Therapy doesn't have to be something you dread!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karina Breezer

Karina Breezer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Palatine, IL


“Solution-focused, with no unnecessary fluff. I'm not here to have you rehash your whole life story every week — I'm here to help you actually move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Northbrook, IL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hardik Kotak

Hardik Kotak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am a queer, immigrant, gender non-conforming therapist focusing on trauma, identity-struggles, neurodiversity and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Crissey

Caitlin Crissey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Elmhurst, IL


“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Ruiz

Charles Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Chicago, IL


As a therapist with five years of experience, I have worked with people facing a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as life transitions, surviving past trauma and abuse, feeling suicidal, and states of mania and psychosis. Our therapy will be a warm and introspective space where you can expect to be treated with dignity. I affirm LGBTQ+ identities; I welcome persons of different cultures, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs. Above all, I look forward to knowing you as a unique and singular person.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rae Reed

Rae Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Ellysia Price

Ellysia Price

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am a neurodivergent and queer therapist and social worker, and am passionate about using connection and authenticity to promote healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Phyllis Gould

Phyllis Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michelle Ferris

Michelle Ferris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My goal is for my clients to feel heard and respected, and to help them find the way to feel better.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sajdah Uddin

Sajdah Uddin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I meet you where you are- with compassion and curiosity to help you reconnect with your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Kelly

Megan Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach to therapy and use a variety of interventions based on what works best for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Benjamin Foster

Dr. Benjamin Foster

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe in the transformative nature of a relationship with a professional who knows you, knows what you want for yourself, and can help you get it in the way that will work for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My approach is promotes the mind-body connection, empowering my clients to live an embodied and fulfilled life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
TJ Thurlow

TJ Thurlow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ken Weber

Ken Weber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Westchester, IL


“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
Bridget Dietz

Bridget Dietz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that the most important factor in successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship, and I utilize a relational approach based on authenticity, humor, and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Fanisha Calvert

Fanisha Calvert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Oak Brook, IL


“At every therapy session, we work together to explore your emotional experiences as well as the thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back from living the life you desire.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stephanie Armanetti

Stephanie Armanetti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healinhg.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Aleks Kico

Aleks Kico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Inverness, IL


“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jean Odwazny

Jean Odwazny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Highland Park, IL


“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest about what is and isn't working in their lives, while also being challenged to move toward what matters most to them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Maggie Zofkie

Maggie Zofkie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hinsdale, IL


“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
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Western Springs, IL


“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
Mallory Cybulski

Mallory Cybulski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I work exclusively with women and the LGBTQIA+ community. While I may specialize in men's issues when it comes to my personal life, it is not an area of my clinical expertise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Marchant-Silva

Monica Marchant-Silva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Inverness, IL


“I aim to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space and aim to meet you where you are at.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lombard, IL


“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

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Gabrielle Gurtz

Gabrielle Gurtz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“My goal is to collaboratively work with my clients in a supportive and empathetic environment to uncover their true potential by restoring hope, reducing stress, promoting self-forgiveness and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Myriah Vargo

Myriah Vargo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Hinsdale, IL


“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
Nyela Fisher-MALONE

Nyela Fisher-MALONE

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Chicago, IL


“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
Jenny Plasky

Jenny Plasky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Highland Park, IL


“It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, heard, and respected. I have been providing patient care for over 21 years...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Park Ridge, IL
There are over 50 therapists in Park Ridge, IL accepting new patients.
50+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Stress management
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 88%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
  • 2%Gujarati
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 64%Woman
  • 32%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 34%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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