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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 811 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.

Dr. Cherie Winston Borkorm

Dr. Cherie Winston Borkorm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Shorewood, IL


“Cherie brings a unique, professional, holistic approach which incorporates both physical and mental treatment into a specific individualize plan for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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
Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ruth Orme-Johnson

Ruth Orme-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe firmly that everyone needs and deserves to feel heard. We will talk, and I will mostly listen, but I will take an active role in helping guide our time together toward deep exploration and, when necessary, honest confrontation of difficult...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ashley Bartlow

Ashley Bartlow

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be genuine, collaborative, and even include moments of laughter along the way.

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Western Illinois University and my Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. I’ve been practicing as a master’s-level social worker since 2010 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past three years. I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zechariah Rodriguez

Zechariah Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I learned so much on solution focused therapy styles all backed up by scientific evidence with self compassion and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Ahmet Can

Dr. Ahmet Can

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship is an important first step in my approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

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Abrahm Turner

Abrahm Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, validated, and encouraged to make positive changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dori Bowling

Dori Bowling

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a very client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet the clients where they are and support them through the change process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Wood

Amber Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I know what it's like to be shamed based on religious stances, so rest assured, I won't be trying to push any beliefs into our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Darcell Rasmussen

Darcell Rasmussen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Darcell Rasmussen is client-focused, committed, detail-oriented, and experienced in serving populations from various cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Libby Johnson

Libby Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a queer, neurodivergent art therapist. I graduated from the School of the Art Institute with a Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling in 2020 and recently acquired LCPC licensure. I have a background working with diverse populations, including experience in both inpatient and outpatient facilities focused on adults with a range of mental health disorders/multiple diagnoses, education spaces with adolescents, and public art-making spaces focused on community wellness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacy Branda

Stacy Branda

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm and collaborative, using trauma-informed care, mindfulness, parts work, and practical strategies tailored to your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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
Layne Stambaugh

Layne Stambaugh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Canton, IL


“My goal is to cultivate a deep and personalized understanding of each patient which is often missed in larger scale clinics.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adrianna Perez

Adrianna Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“While therapy does not erase the realities of the past or present, it can facilitate new ways of understanding, responding, and engaging with life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rachel Cooper

Rachel Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and complex PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adam Carter

Dr. Adam Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


As an independently licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, and supervisor, I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, supported, and accepted. I've been practicing for 15 years and hold a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a doctorate in Counselor Education, and a Fellowship in Thanatology with specialized expertise in grief and loss. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and someone with AuDHD, I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my work. My goal is to create a warm, affirming environment where you can show up as your authentic self and move toward meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Reba Arora

Reba Arora

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


You deserve a therapist who knows the terrain. I’ve been where you are. I have experienced mental health from every angle—as someone who has done the deep personal work, as someone who has navigated the pain of losing loved ones to suicide, and now as a therapist. When I suggest a tool or a shift in perspective, it’s because I practice what I preach. I know the freedom that comes from setting boundaries and building a life you truly love, and I want that same transformation for you.

A perspective shaped by the world: Growing up with over 30 exchange students from around the globe taught me early on that everyone’s "normal" looks different. This curiosity follows me outside the office, too. This love for travel and culture keeps my mind open and my spirit curious—traits I bring into every session we share.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 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
Melissa Conrad

Melissa Conrad

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful recovery begins with feeling heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeannie Warren

Jeannie Warren

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, my name is Jeannie Warren and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I have a master degree in counseling. My experience includes trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, life transitions and parenting. I have worked in social services agency and in private practice settings. As we work together, I will support you as you go the journey of making positive changes and growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antanet Roberts Lcsw

Antanet Roberts Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to go deeper, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dwight Bejec

Dwight Bejec

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach to mental health care and incorporate various therapeutic modalities as appropriate, depending on your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Emma Kunin

Emma Kunin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you feel accepted, empowered, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
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
Kate Sinclair

Kate Sinclair

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered whether you're navigating a mental health challenge, exploring personal growth, or just looking for clarity in a complex situation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dominique Jackson

Dominique Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Reylla Santos

Dr. Reylla Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I have been working with marginalized populations and people struggling with addictions for over a decade.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Murray

Dr. Meghan Murray

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I want every person to feel empowered in the therapeutic process as they move toward healing, change, and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Melissa Croy

Melissa Croy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have extensive training and experience working with active duty military, veterans, performing artists, LGBQTIA+, and minority populations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saribeth Lavely

Saribeth Lavely

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I tend to work well with people who want therapy to feel human and collaborative rather than overly formal or clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristina Casel

Kristina Casel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Belleville, IL


“I believe prioritizing mental health is the key to our overall well-being and what allows us to truly live life thriving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tania Gallant

Tania Gallant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Tania, and I'm so glad you're here. I work with adults ages 18 to 65 and seniors 65 and older navigating chronic health conditions, anxiety, and depression, along with grief, identity, and the ups and downs of illness or aging. I also welcome LGBTQ+ clients into a space built on warmth and acceptance. Wherever you're starting from, there's room for you here, and support is closer than you think.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nyree Smith

Nyree Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered as we work together to improve your mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Brown-Foiles

Sarah Brown-Foiles

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients often describe me as calm, direct, and grounding—someone who brings clarity without judgment, even when things feel complicated.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, 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 46 therapists in Park Ridge, IL accepting new patients.
46+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Stress management
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 96%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 85%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 7%Polish
  • 4%French
  • 4%German
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 9%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Couples therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy

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