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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Oak Park, IL
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Oak Park with 716 licensed mental health providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with sessions as affordable as $0 through insurance coverage. Find your right fit with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity.
“I bring warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for each person's unique journey. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing and growth begin with courage - the courage to show up, be seen, and nurture the parts of yourself that are ready to bloom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Sessions are more conversational than clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is integrative and holistic with a focus on supporting adults in making lasting change, deconstructing shame, and promoting self-empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I utilize an interpersonal approach that emphasizes our sense of connection with ourselves and each other.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My focus is to incorporate compassion and humor to help build self-awareness, resiliency and freedom from unhealthy patterns and past pains.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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“I'm passionate about helping my clients find balance, peace, and purpose so they can live their most authentic lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“When we work together, you'll find a warm, friendly space where we explore life's challenges with clarity and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a friendly harm reduction therapist dedicated to a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 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 5 insurance carriers
“By the end of each session, clients will feel supported, understood, and will have a clear understandingn of 'next steps'.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“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 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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 6 insurance carriers
“I have nearly 2 decades of experience with people who struggle with substance use or addictive behaviors and I have 10 years of experience working with people with disordered eating behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Black Female Therapist, I understand how important it is to feel truly seen and understood in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I also really enjoy working with pregnant individuals and supporting perinatal mental health, helping clients navigate the emotional changes that can occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello, I’m Shelia Ransom Jenkins, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I hold a Master of Social Work and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and my professional background includes work in community mental health, educational settings, and clinical leadership roles. I have experience helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family conflict, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and stress related to work, school, and personal growth. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals experiencing postpartum depression and related mood disorders.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, practical, and rooted in trust.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, or seeking deeper self-understanding, my goal is to support you with empathy, clarity, and encouragement as you work toward healing and lasting change.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am sincere about providing my clients the space and compassion needed to feel understood and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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 4 insurance carriers
“I believe you are in charge of your own life. I am an empathetic listener and often help you find holistic solutions to your struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I will be my clients biggest advocate, and your support, we will laugh and celebrate accomplishments that you will make in our sessions together, from the biggest to the smallest.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring more than two decades of combined experience—including trauma‐informed work, couples counseling, teen therapy, and family support—and approach everything with genuine compassion and respect for each person's cultural background.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 8 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 10 insurance carriers
“As a doctor of clinical psychology and a trans man, I bring passion and lived experience to my work with clients facing struggles navigating a world not designed for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“By recognizing how past experiences influence present circumstances, we can work together to build meaningful strategies for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, authentic, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 4 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 4 insurance carriers
“I utilize a client centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused and psychodynamic techniques while also incorporating creativity including art, writing, and play to express feelings that are not always easy to...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“In therapy, Dani does not take a "one size fits all" approach, but often uses existential, experiential, and explorative methods to help clients create change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I strive to understand my clients lived experiences from an empathic and non-judgemental perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm passionate about working with adults who feel like their past is negatively affecting their present.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 8 insurance carriers
“I utilize a creative approach to therapy to support mental health recovery that feels safe and positive for you while embracing traditional modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT and expressive therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Drawing from my own journey of personal growth, I'll help you develop mental resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and find calm amidst life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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