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LGBT therapists in Downers Grove, IL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove residents seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy can access 746 providers through Headway's platform, offering talk therapy and medication management. With an average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, you can prioritize your mental health without financial barriers.

Abigail Taylor

Abigail Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You can expect an affirming, warm, and respectful experience in therapy where your self-determination is prioritized.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joi Haynes

Joi Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Jana Davis

Jana Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect different perspectives, ways to reduce (or sometimes clear) painful past experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexia Newbern

Alexia Newbern

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With a person centered approach, I offer a safe space for you to come as you are and receive acceptance, affirmation, correction when needed, and a fresh perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marina Callozzo

Marina Callozzo

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I'm a trauma focused clinician but consider myself a social worker first. I view therapy from the lens of our place in the greater community and the roles we play in the social world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole M. Heller

Nicole M. Heller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Puertas Sanchez

Nicole Puertas Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Being a first-generation Latina, I strive to honor lived experiences, inner wisdom and embrace cultural traditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Martha Stany

Martha Stany

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients often describe me as compassionate, real, and insightful...with a sense of humor that can make the work feel a little lighter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mackenzie Smalley

Mackenzie Smalley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ken Weber

Ken Weber

Therapist

Virtual • 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
William Acton

William Acton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, IL


“I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with Anxiety and Depression using an eclectic approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Willie Phillips

Willie Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step towards your goals. I’ve been practicing for 20+ years, and with my experience and education, I hope to be a support to you in your time of need.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Dustin Husemann

Dustin Husemann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Care is collaborative, evidence-based, and individualized. Treatment plans are developed by integrating clinical expertise, current research, and each client's personal goals, values, and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Barsotti

Christopher Barsotti

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


After years of working in other fields I graduated from the University of Chicago School of Social Work. I have been working in community mental health for the past few years and treat individuals dealing primarily serious mental health diagnoses such as major depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Additionally I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, substance use, and stress

My personal journey includes struggles of mental health, academic and career difficulties, neurodivergence, sexuality, gender identity, relationship strife. I identify as queer, bipolar, and non-monogamous and I am kink and polyamory friendly

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carmel Brown

Carmel Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have many years of helping couples and families recover from an extensive history of dysfunction, trauma, and conflict.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tamika Manson

Tamika Manson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize an integrative approach that respects every part of who you are mentally, spiritually, and physically.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rouchelle Macon

Rouchelle Macon

Therapist

Virtual • Olympia Fields, IL


“I help clients by empowering them and unlocking the tools within themselves to take control of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Martin Hogan

Martin Hogan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is for you to come away from working with me less overwhelmed, and more living in accordance with who you are, what you want, and what you believe in.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I engage my clients with a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping individuals facing difficult decisions, stress, family concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phillip Barker

Phillip Barker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have been practicing since 2012, after being clinically trained at Loyola University Chicago, where I spent extensive time working with both adolescents and adults.

I have been helping clients globally with a variety of issues in my core areas of expertise, including addiction, mood disorders, and identity issues.

I am also certified in Financial Social Work, bridging my passions for personal finance and emotional well-being.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tiffany Payne

Tiffany Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help clients create meaningful, lasting change that extends beyond the therapy session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emma Burdick

Emma Burdick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I enjoy helping people navigate life's challenges while they discover their inner strengths and regain hope.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Grace Hobson

Grace Hobson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Emily Segal

Emily Segal

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work within a relational-cultural framework, which is based on the idea that disconnection is a source of suffering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cleopatra Oubre

Cleopatra Oubre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My communication style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I aim to create a safe, shame-free space where you feel heard and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sharon Guan

Sharon Guan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As an Asian American women who grew up on the southside of Chicago, I totally get how tricky it can be to juggle different identities and culture while navigating today's state of the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danny Weiler

Danny Weiler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Dr. Richard Cockerill

Dr. Richard Cockerill

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“He combines medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy to meet each patients' unique needs, focusing on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use problems, and ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Ballard

Amy Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Jordee Yanez

Jordee Yanez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I don't believe in "cold," clinical therapy. I believe in genuine human connection, deep empathy, and moving at the speed of your comfort.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teericka Kimbrough

Teericka Kimbrough

Therapist

Virtual • Gurnee, IL


“My goal is to be a supportive aid to individuals during these difficult times by use of professional therapeutic knowledge and most importantly, through partnership, shared compassion, hope and belief in the person's ability to remember how...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Deron

Jessica Deron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is calm, intuitive, and deeply collaborative — I work with clients to understand the emotional patterns shaping their lives and help them build clarity, confidence, and self‐compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kynnedi Tripplett

Kynnedi Tripplett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to incorporate skills from CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities to bridge the gap between your current perspective and one that could serve you and your relationships in a more fulfilling way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Wallace

Dr. Daniel Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that true wellness is not one-size-fits-all — it must be personally defined, pursued, and supported holistically.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Fatigato

Alyssa Fatigato

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic philosophy is that you have everything that you need to heal and together we will find it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jataun Rollins

Jataun Rollins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am culturally centered respecting the lived experiences of people and operate as if anyone I encounter has experienced trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dominique Jackson Pittman

Dominique Jackson Pittman

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 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Elatkin

Kristin Elatkin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a holistic approach to mental health, understanding that psychological, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cub Larkin

Cub Larkin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Cub Larkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL & MA), and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL, ME, OR). Cub specializes in working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. Cub also enjoys working with clients who have interest in kink, BDSM, dominant/submissive relationships, and those who are trying to navigate in polyamorous or ethical / consensual non-monogamous relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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