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LGBT therapists in Skokie, IL
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Skokie, IL
Finding an open-minded, warm therapist in Skokie who gets LGBTQIA+ mental health matters is easier with Headway. Access 836 providers specializing in gender and sexual identity support, with free consultations available and appointments as soon as tomorrow.
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“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 3 insurance carriers
“My style is practical, collaborative, and grounded in helping you understand both your thoughts and your nervous system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I have over 3 decades of experience working in the fields of mental health and social work. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, and school refusal.
I have spent my career learning and translating theories into practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups. For the last few years, I've gained deeper knowledge working with trauma, anxiety, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ population.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m Gretchen, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, ANCC) with a Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University. I work with individuals, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and substance use concerns, providing care in both English and Spanish. I bring experience from emergency departments, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and private practice, and I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I value collaboration and flexibility, tailoring each session to your needs so you can feel empowered to make meaningful changes.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more aligned with your goals!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they pursue healing, resilience, and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe care works best when it's a true partnership. We'll talk openly about what's going on, explore different options together, and build a plan that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative, steady, and real — someone who helps you feel understood and genuinely supported in making change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My style is warm, open-minded, and empowering, and I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood while also making meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Welcome! Join me on a journey to reclaim your sense of self, direction and empowerment. As a person who has struggled with life's hardships, I am compeled to help others in these difficult times. My credentials include; Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP).
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is calm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and other life challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins through authentic connection, emotional safety, and the opportunity to explore your experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on balancing acceptance and change while building practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I enjoy bringing play and humor into therapy, where appropriate, and play to my clients strengths throughout sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am very passionate about educating my clients about stress management skills, mindfulness, and the food-mood connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients recognize patterns, build effective coping skills, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Dr. Rukayat Omolabi is passionate about providing individualized, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you can be honest, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Helping each individual to regulate their emotions and feel at ease in speaking freely about personal concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I work with adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative—I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and building the tools to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As a queer person who grew up in rural America, I understand the importance of safe, nonjudgemental therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is to connect with my clients on a relational level. Feeling validated is an important component within the therapeutic relationship...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct, active, and compassionate. I help partners slow down reactive patterns, identify the deeper needs driving their conflict, and build the tools to communicate with clarity and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a straight forward, but warm approach to therapy... I prioritize building a strong relationship with you above anything else.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“Patients often tell me they feel genuinely heard in our sessions. They describe me as a strong listener, informative, nonjudgmental...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that change happens through relationship. I acknowledge the bravery it takes to seek out a clinician and hope to honor your voice.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I provide an affirming, non-judgmental space specializing in trauma, kink, non-monogamy, neurodivergence, and queer issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide direct, interactive feedback with an anti-systemic racism perspective designed to help you stay accountable to your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a friendly and easy-going personality, and I sometimes use a bit of humor and sarcasm (where appropriate!) in my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With a background in healthcare and advanced training in pastoral counseling, I specialize in supporting people from all walks of life, coping with illness and disease, caregiver overload, grief and loss, family crisis, career change, and life...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I listen intuitively — 100% judgment free, with unconditional support. In our work together you'll increase confidence and manage stress more effectively.
We'll uncover the root of what's troubling you, explore new perspectives, and shift into healthier thought patterns.
This is done by integrating evidence based and mind-body approaches, which tends to bring clients RELIEF and CLARITY.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Skokie, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Skokie, IL
50+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Stress management
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 92%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 88%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 12%Spanish
- 6%Polish
- 4%French
- 4%German
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 72%Woman
- 24%Man
- 4%Non-binary
License types
- 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 42%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
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