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LGBT therapists in Rockford, IL
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Rockford, IL
LGBTQIA+ mental health support in Rockford is accessible through Headway's inclusive platform. Connect with warm, empowering providers who bring creative approaches to your mental wellness, with free consultations and availability as soon as next day.
“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
“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 know firsthand what it's like to struggle with anxiety and depression, and I believe there is always hope and a path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 7 insurance carriers
“I am goal-oriented and interactive with clients. My style is to build on your strengths and help you change some of the destructive patterns that stand in your way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am a caring, empathetic and knowledgeable person. I meet all of my clients where they are and accept them for who they are without anyjudgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
“I am a person centered therapist who works to set the proper atmosphere to allow you to feel comfortable to be vulnerable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use an eclectic approach that provides patients with e-therapy care that is collaborative and integrative-scaffolded by the best ideas and concepts from nutritional psychology and neuropsychological research.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Being trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I've been practicing therapy for over 5 years. I have extensive experience with trauma, identity, and life changes. I have a master's in professional counseling.
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I understand how easy it is to set goals for your health, mindset, or life and how frustrating it can feel when you keep starting over.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I guide individuals on their wellness path to mental and emotional well-being through a holistic, patient-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can find empathy, receive a listening ear, and have a supportive teammate to help you identify your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work together toward meaningful growth and lasting positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I believe therapy can be an expansive and fluid space: a place to pause, feel, and reconnect to your own wisdom and capacity for change...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients describe me as caring, creative, engaged, and resourceful. I strive to be culturally humble, always learning something new from every person I serve.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My experience is in eating disorders, self-harm, substance/alcohol addictions, trauma, BPD, anxiety and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is relational and insight-focused, which means we'll pay attention to patterns, relationships, and the deeper themes that shape your experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take an integrative approach to therapy, using cognitive-behavioral, relational, psychodynamic, and Adlerian interventions tailored to each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate therapist specializing in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), helping clients build balance, resilience, and emotional clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I became a therapist because I know what it's like to grow up feeling alone and scared... to live with the fear that it could all slip away at any moment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is relaxed, warm, and refreshingly candid. We'll use a mix of humor, honest feedback, and genuine connection to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
As an artist and art therapist, I believe that creativity comes in many forms. It is my goal to help every individual create a peaceful home environment be it through art or therapy. Being a visual artist means being able to make simple shapes and lines and help them evolve into another form. Art therapy uses lines, shapes and colors to help one heal. How an individual choses to manipulate those various tools determines the final outcome.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I’m Annmarie O’Connell, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s toughest moments. My background is rooted in community mental health, where I’ve worked with people from all walks of life dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
I’m also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful therapeutic technique that taps into the brain-body connection to help clients process and release deeply held emotional pain. This approach, along with my real-world experience, allows me to support clients in a holistic, meaningful way. My work is deeply personal to me—because I’ve experienced firsthand how life-changing therapy can be.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“My approach is culturally responsive, collaborative, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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
“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
“I am the primary caregiver in my family of ADHD and chronically ill people and have worked as a First Responder.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I like to create an environment in which the client can become curious and open to adjustments in point of view.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adult and adolescent individuals, including those with the LGBTQ+ community, who are confronted with life challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, homelessness, and substance abuse issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I honor all social work values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, human relationships, integrity, and competence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
My therapy room is a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. You can show up, fully and authentically, without the need to code-switch or justify your experiences. Our sessions are a dedicated time for you to be heard and understood without judgment.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Rockford, IL
Number of therapists serving Rockford, IL
785+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 87%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 74%Woman
- 22%Man
- 4%Non-binary
License types
- 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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