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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.

Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Dr. Ozell Adams

Dr. Ozell Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emma Kunin

Emma Kunin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you feel accepted, empowered, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rihab Yako

Rihab Yako

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Svetlana Burak

Svetlana Burak

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a compassionate environment so you can safely explore your worries and other emotions that come with being human.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Sisler

Jill Sisler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 24 years of experience, I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrie Estrada

Carrie Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on safety, pacing, and trust.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Lewis

Carolyn Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Harper Rothschild

Harper Rothschild

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer supportive, person-centered counseling including humanistic, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Stolberg

Elizabeth Stolberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love getting to know my clients and creating a space built on humor, connection, and zero judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Duran

Barbara Duran

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


When stress starts to build, it can affect more than just your day-to-day life. It can impact your mood, your energy, and your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and burnout. Many of my clients are used to juggling responsibilities, caring for others, and pushing through difficult seasons until they realize they're no longer feeling like themselves. You might feel constantly overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or like you can’t fully “turn off” your mind. At the same time, stress can begin to show up in your relationships through miscommunication, distance, or frustration, making it harder to feel connected and supported.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Caitlin Crissey

Caitlin Crissey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Elmhurst, IL


“I use a number of different therapeutic modalities with clients as I assess the best approach for each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tigist Taylor

Tigist Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Brian Stella

Brian Stella

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Brian. I specialize in helping with men's issues, anxiety, depression and relationships. I have experience working with individuals within the LGBTIQA+ community, Military/Veterans, and those who follow non-secular spiritual paths.

Life is a journey with many unexpected setbacks, life challenges and experiences. I am here to help you manage your journey. My practice is dedicated to providing quality mental health care to help people achieve goals or master skills aimed toward improving their quality of life. I've been practicing for 22 years.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brett Sisler

Brett Sisler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Libertyville, IL


“I know firsthand what it's like to struggle with anxiety and depression, and I believe there is always hope and a path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Priscilla Huley

Priscilla Huley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is calm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and other life challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lenora Perkins

Lenora Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Alana Friedlander

Dr. Alana Friedlander

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“At the core of my work is a deep belief that bodies are not problems to be fixed, they are systems to be understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Fromm

Brittany Fromm

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a supportive, collaborative therapeutic space where clients can explore concerns, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristina Casel

Kristina Casel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Belleville, IL


“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 4 insurance carriers
Cherchaela Spellen

Cherchaela Spellen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they pursue healing, resilience, and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jae Kanella Markis

Jae Kanella Markis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hey there! I'm Jae. My pronouns are he/they. I'm a nonbinary, queer psychotherapist. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I earned my Masters in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. My background includes a decade of community organizing and social work, focused through the lens of social justice, anti-racism, harm reduction, and queer-affirming frameworks.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Cline Spencer

Alyssa Cline Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Before I became a therapist, I was a foster care caseworker for 7 years and worked with so many families on repairing family dynamics...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Zechariah Rodriguez

Zechariah Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I learned so much on solution focused therapy styles all backed up by scientific evidence with self compassion and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nanci Miller

Nanci Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to empower clients to achieve their personal and professional goals, and to improve their overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Stark

Ethan Stark

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lidia Michel

Dr. Lidia Michel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Oak Brook, IL


I love helping both children and adults to cope better with stress, feel more hopeful about the future, and to process difficult moments from the past. Many of my clients have the goal to start living a life that aligns with their values; getting closer to what really matters to them. I see the goal of therapy as helping a client to live, work, learn, and play more freely. That might mean helping a child be brave enough to speak in front of their classmates or help an adult learn to set boundaries in their relationships.

I'm a lifelong learner who has many specialties, but my primary specialties would include Exposure and Response Prevention (Anxiety and OCD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (PTSD), ACT (Depression), Theraplay (children 0-5), treatments for neurodiverse peoples (ADHD and ASD), and Psychological Testing. I can also offer services in Spanish and English.

I appreciate the bravery it took to search for a therapist, and I hope I get the chance to help you and your family carve the next step forward. You are welcome to message me with questions or to set up a quick consult call to see what it'd be like to work with me. I guarantee I will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradley DuBois

Bradley DuBois

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm Brad and I'm a therapist in North Austin who specializes in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My style has been described as compassionate, mindful, and relational. My primary modality is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a structured intervention which treats PTSD by challenging unproductive beliefs generated by the traumatic event.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisa Chovan

Marisa Chovan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a directive approach in counseling, guiding my clients through the process to make it easier for them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Derek Blagojevic

Derek Blagojevic

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Skill building from DBT therapy addresses emotional regulation, CBT reframes negative thoughts, and Solution-Focused Therapy leverages strengths and sets goals, while mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness for overall emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Justin Kozak

Justin Kozak

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago Heights, IL


“I use the partnership approach to therapy. You bring your life experiences and I bring my knowledge psychology and we work together to get you where you want go.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shanita Brown

Shanita Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


With over 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a compassionate, understanding and results-driven approach to therapy. My education began at Chicago State University where I received bachelor's degree and Jane Addams College of Social Work where I received my masters. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, mood, and personality disorders with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll build practical tools and deeper insight so you can feel more in control and live your best life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danielle Alexander

Danielle Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bianca Conner

Bianca Conner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Van Aken

Sarah Van Aken

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of professional experience supporting children and families. Throughout my career, I have primarily worked with school-age children and their families, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with compassion and practical guidance.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
LaTonya Bowens

LaTonya Bowens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Solution focused therapy emphasizes practical steps that lead to meaningful, sustainable change in your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Trevor Cavness

Trevor Cavness

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe care works best when it's a true partnership. We'll talk openly about what's going on, explore different options together, and build a plan that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Barraco Hatchett

Michelle Barraco Hatchett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment while providing clinical insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. David Reetz

Dr. David Reetz

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“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

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