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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Illinois
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“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
“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
“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My style as a therapist is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me isn't just about talking things through—it's also about paying to physical responses to stress and pain so that you can heal and become more resilient.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
I believe that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. I see symptoms as meaningful, often serving a deeper purpose, and I approach them with curiosity and compassion to help you explore what they may be trying to communicate.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“Therapy can be a radically liberating process, and I believe our personal and inner healing work is part of the larger social justice movements we participate in for our mutual liberation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“What I have learned is that healing isn't about fixing what's broken, it's about reconnecting with your natural resilience and reclaiming your wholeness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach work with my clients from a trauma informed lens with consideration of how past experiences impact thoughts, feelings, relationships, and the body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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 7 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi, I’m Nicole, a licensed clinical social worker offering telehealth therapy to adults in AZ, DE, IL, PA, TX, and VA through my practice, Bicoastal Counseling & Consultation. I have over a decade of experience working in mental health, schools, and nonprofit settings. I specialize in supporting adults dealing with anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
“I specialize in supporting teens and twenty-somethings who are navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, relationships, and the "What am I doing?" moments that show up during significant transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I feel an important factor to success is building a safe environment and trusting relationship between the counselor and client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 9 insurance carriers
“I'm about as laid-back and informal as it gets, and I think that's exactly what mental health care should be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I use supportive and sometimes challenging feedback along with humor when appropriate, to help gain insights and new perspectives into difficult roles and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a queer-identified therapist, I understand how hard it can be when parts of who you are don't seem to 'fit' in the world around you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is eclectic, individualized, and collaborative. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Existential therapy, Gestalt, Emotionally Focused...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, thoughtful, and encouraging, with a focus on helping you better understand what is getting in the way and building realistic tools for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her priority is helping you work through your concerns and make changes in your life in a way that feels effective, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy in this space isn't about fixing yourself—it's about understanding your experiences and reconnecting with your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 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
“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
“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
“I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My practice is based on my belief that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“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 7 insurance carriers
“Current clients describe me as a great listener, and I love to give ample time to truly hear what you've been feeling so we can come up with the right plan of action.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
“I'm warm, honest, and deeply curious. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen — and I genuinely want to see you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work that is passionate about supporting women, teens, and those who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, and life stressors. Perhaps you who have not felt like yourself or have not found your voice due to everyone else having a say about your life choices. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported. With nine years experience and through lived experience, my work focuses on helping you manage those concerns, as I have worked with multiple populations including children, teens, and adults.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“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
“My practice is rooted in a person-centered approach, meaning your unique goals, values, and lived experiences drive our work together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I prioritize authenticity in therapy; I will show up open, honest, and ready to laugh at your dark humor.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work from a collaborative, strength-based approach, using modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology, & reality therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Illinois
Number of therapists serving Illinois
839+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 87%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%French
- 1%Urdu
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 23%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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