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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.
“Growth won't always be comfortable, but I strive to make the therapeutic relationship genuine and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect sessions to center on and affirm their lived experiences, needs, and empowerment of their identities, abilities, and bodies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 11 insurance carriers
“Healthcare is more than treating acute and chronic conditions. We will treat the whole person—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with adolescents and young adults to find meaning and purpose while working through the mental barriers that have created challenges in their lives. I specialize in working with adolescents, addictions, men's issues, depression and anxiety.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with young adults and BIPOC individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in cycles they can't explain.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am committed to working together with you, helping you to meet life's challenges and reach your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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 5 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients build balance, resilience, and emotional clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I focus on creating a safe, empowering, and transparent space where they can feel comfortable discussing their concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I bring puns, warmth, and a great deal of enthusiasm to my work. The environment is non-judgemental: swear, get messy, it's all welcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I strive to create that same safe and supportive space for my clients, knowing firsthand how transformative it can be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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 9 insurance carriers
“I am a Certified Anxiety Informed Professional and trained in Exposure & Response Prevention & Acceptance Commitment therapies for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Infertility, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have specialized expertise in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly in addressing relationship issues and providing trans-affirming care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with chronic stress or anxiety, and those healing from violence or other forms of interpersonal trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I practice psychotherapy in a way that resists fragmentation - you are not a set of symptoms, a diagnosis, a singular system, a metric, a piece of data.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Having grown up in a collective culture and as a survivor of trauma myself, I deeply value the power of connection...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our work together, I will not ask you to complete worksheets, talk about breathing or the importance of mindfulness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a results-oriented and caring therapist, I will work together with you to overcome the challenges you experience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that everyone has the power to rewrite their own story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative and patient-centered. I strive to meet people where they are, guide them with evidence-based interventions, and empower them to take an active role in their mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is warm and collaborative, using trauma-informed care, mindfulness, parts work, and practical strategies tailored to your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, relational, and grounded in both depth and practicality—and I'm a firm believer in the healing power of humor as a bridge to insight, connection, and hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe people choose therapy because they want something in their life to change. Whatever the issue, change IS possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe prioritizing mental health is the key to our overall well-being and what allows us to truly live life thriving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My approach is client-centered, so I meet you where you are—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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 14 insurance carriers
“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is gentle, person‐centered, and strengths‐based, using solution‐focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to help young people feel more confident, understood, and connected with themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“In our first session, you can expect a warm, compassionate space where you are truly heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My aim is to provide a safe and inclusive place to develop a collaborative path to being your best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am deeply honored to be joining the team of therapists at Headway. I have 30 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a variety of settings...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help those who have not been successful with therapy in the past... those who have experienced trauma, those who self-medicate their trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an avid believer in utilizing a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors all contribute to the overall wellness of every individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, supportive, and direct. I prioritize building a strong, trusting relationship with each client, meeting them where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that feels right.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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 11 insurance carriers
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