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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Illinois

Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or mental health, Headway's network of 738 licensed providers in Illinois includes specialists ready to support your journey. Sessions are flexible, confidential, and often covered by insurance with low or $0 copays available.

Tracy Coffey

Tracy Coffey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Fostering a therapeutic relationship built on respect, validation, and autonomy, my clients feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Castillo

Robert Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My role is to gently guide and support you through the stages of change at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
Alan Deibel

Alan Deibel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“When I lost my mother at 13, I learned to survive by staying strong, keeping it together, and minimizing my own pain.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathleen Jones

Kathleen Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients describe me as caring, creative, engaged, and resourceful. I strive to be culturally humble, always learning something new from every person I serve.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alice Badger

Alice Badger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Vernon, IL


“I believe the most important role she is to listen, guide, and help clients create and achieve their own goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Markesha Woods

Markesha Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe people change when they feel genuinely understood and have tools they can actually use — so I aim to be both a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a practical partner in the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamara Whittleton

Tamara Whittleton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure things out alone. I’m Tamara Whittleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable talking openly while developing practical strategies for growth and healing

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Salma Mohiuddin

Salma Mohiuddin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jim Perabo

Jim Perabo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is direct and structured, and I keep sessions purposeful. I ask pointed questions, offer real observations, and don't let things meander.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ana Aguirre

Ana Aguirre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ember Casey

Ember Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Helton

Elizabeth Helton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I view therapy as a collaborative partnership where we work together to identify what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
EC Kissner

EC Kissner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m E. C. Kissner — and if you’re someone who feels accomplished on the outside but stretched thin on the inside, you’re in the right place. Many of the people I work with are navigating burnout, transitions, stress, uncertainty about next steps, or a sense that life’s moving faster than they can keep up with. You want clarity, balance, and a way to turn insight into real-world change, and you want a space that meets you where you are — respectful of your identity, your experiences, and your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brian LeBaron

Brian LeBaron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Freeport, IL


“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 9 insurance carriers
Musediq Ismail

Musediq Ismail

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“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 9 insurance carriers
Robinlee Garber

Robinlee Garber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Siena May

Maria Siena May

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a holistic approach to mental health care, including lifestyle, therapy, and medication treatments.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Latosha Haywood

Latosha Haywood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Latosha Haywood, LCPC, with a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University and I'm really glad you're here.

Before I became a therapist, I spent years as a 911 call taker, showing up for people in some of their scariest, most overwhelming moments. That work taught me something I carry into every session: that people are so much stronger than they realize, and that having someone truly in your corner can make all the difference.

If you're going through something hard right now, whether it's the heaviness of anxiety or depression, the echoes of past trauma, or just feeling like life has knocked you off balance, I want you to know that you don't have to figure it out alone. My door is open, and you can come exactly as you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kyla Donovan

Kyla Donovan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in taking a holistic mind/body/spirit approach when it comes to treating mental health and focus on creating greater harmony between these aspects of an individual's life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Kevin Nielsen

Kevin Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is somatic and process-oriented, integrating EMDR with a focus on awareness of the body and nervous system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shuwanda Hudson

Shuwanda Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“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
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 7 insurance carriers
John Vizuete

John Vizuete

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“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
Michael Keigher

Michael Keigher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with clients who are navigating the messiness of change: new identities, new relationships, new environments—and all the anxiety, confusion, and overthinking that comes with it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Leanne Goodwin

Leanne Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Robinson, IL


“Our sessions will be collaborative and exploratory. Although I am an expert on emotions and behaviors, I am not an expert on you but you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Santos

Laura Santos

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a bilingual, Puerto Rican, therapist with a passion for serving LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships, as well as immigrant populations.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carolyn Gonterman

Carolyn Gonterman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 10 insurance carriers
Iva Andonovska

Iva Andonovska

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“In our sessions, we will work collaboratively on identifying and removing barriers to healing and healthy habit formation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marcin Mika

Marcin Mika

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the best treatment starts with listening. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and focused on keeping care practical, personalized, and easy to understand.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 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
Jacob Bobrow

Jacob Bobrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lincolnwood, IL


“I believe healing is about aligning mind, body, and daily life with the future you deserve and the goals you seek to achieve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Chelsea Cooper

Dr. Chelsea Cooper

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is a unique experience for each individual and it is my goal to make each person feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
DeAnna Hall

DeAnna Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bethany Judson

Bethany Judson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to explore what has brought you to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Myriah Vargo

Myriah Vargo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Hinsdale, IL


“My treatment style matches your personality and symptoms, with my quick sense of humor and proven techniques that will maximize effectiveness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Bethany Cook

Dr. Bethany Cook

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I firmly believe—and research confirms—that the therapist-client relationship is the most critical factor in successful therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dori Bowling

Dori Bowling

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a very client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet the clients where they are and support them through the change process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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