Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Let's Connect (847) 200-8780

You may be feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or disconnected—trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, or depression while keeping up with life’s demands. You want clarity, practical tools, and support that feels personalized and empowering. As a queer provider, I offer a gender-, poly-, and kink-affirming space for clients navigating identity, relationships, trauma, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. Together, we’ll work toward calm, balance, and confidence.
I help clients manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression through collaborative, evidence-based care. My approach creates a safe and nonjudgmental space where we develop a personalized plan to support your path to mental wellness. I also specialize in perinatal mental health and affirming, holistic care.
Seeking support takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. Medication can be a valuable tool in this journey, and my goal is to help you feel informed and empowered to make the best choice for your individual needs. Together, we can find clarity, balance, and the confidence to move toward meaningful change.
Call or Email Tk Hays now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 200-8780
Let's Connect (847) 200-8780

Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Allegiance
- Allied Benefits
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Benefit Managment
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Capital Blue Cross
- Choice Benefits
- ChoiceCare Network
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Coventry
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- First Health
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Alliance
- Health Net
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- International Student Insuranc
- jhehp
- Johns Hopkins
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medical Mutual
- Meridian
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- MVP Health Care
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellfleet
- Zelis Healthcare
- Out of Network
Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 200-8780
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Illinois / 309.022757 Tk Hays
- Rush University, DNP
- License: DEA 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 200-8780
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- First Responders
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 200-8780
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Medication Management
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 200-8780
Groups
Queering Connections
This therapy group is a caring and vulnerable space for LGBTQIA+ adults of all identities to process their relationship experiences and patterns, learn tools and practices for communication and self-reflection and seek support from others in community. Whether you are looking for support for your romantic, platonic, familial, communal, or self relationships- you are welcome in this space. Co-Facilitated with Isa Bogart. Insurance Accepted, VIRTUAL
Expertise
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30
Group Meets
Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
virtual
Chicago, IL 60602
Email Tk Hays about this group or call - (847) 200-8780
Location
Additional Location
Mind Body Co-op
Chicago, IL 60657
(847) 200-8780Nearby Areas
Tk Hays
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (847) 200-8780