LGBTQ+ Therapists in Avondale, Chicago, IL
Cody Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I am a queer, gender-non-conforming, biracial (white-presenting) abolitionist from a multicultural family.
My focus has always been to support and empower marginalized people, specifically: queer and transgender people, people of color, sex workers, folks living with housing insecurity, and those affected by the prison system. My aim is to develop trust and create a space with you, where you feel safe to be and explore who you are as you develop new insights and skills to achieve and maintain sustainable emotional wellness.
I am a queer, gender-non-conforming, biracial (white-presenting) abolitionist from a multicultural family.
My focus has always been to support and empower marginalized people, specifically: queer and transgender people, people of color, sex workers, folks living with housing insecurity, and those affected by the prison system. My aim is to develop trust and create a space with you, where you feel safe to be and explore who you are as you develop new insights and skills to achieve and maintain sustainable emotional wellness.
Kat Cockey
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, MHS, CCATP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with clients (age 16+) who are seeking support healing from trauma; who are diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, and/or mood disorders; who are struggling with substance use; and who are looking for support with managing their chronic illness(es). Additionally, I have a strong commitment to working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to provide my clients with a chance to feel heard and to offer a supportive environment in which they can truly express themselves. I am here to be a part of your support system and to offer guidance through any path you choose to take in life!
I love working with clients (age 16+) who are seeking support healing from trauma; who are diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, and/or mood disorders; who are struggling with substance use; and who are looking for support with managing their chronic illness(es). Additionally, I have a strong commitment to working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to provide my clients with a chance to feel heard and to offer a supportive environment in which they can truly express themselves. I am here to be a part of your support system and to offer guidance through any path you choose to take in life!
I also enjoy working with clients trying to navigtate different challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ population.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to find peace within ourselves. While it may be difficult to find the right therapist to work with, I find my warm, empathetic, friendly, straight-forward approach help my clients work through issues to find transformation and purpose in their life, as we collaboratively work to find the right approach that fits for you. I have expertise working with clients in Perinatal Mental Health, infertility challenges, all phases of pregnancy, including pre and post, and the loss of identity while in new parenting roles and different parenting challenges, which I have completed certification training.
I also enjoy working with clients trying to navigtate different challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ population.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to find peace within ourselves. While it may be difficult to find the right therapist to work with, I find my warm, empathetic, friendly, straight-forward approach help my clients work through issues to find transformation and purpose in their life, as we collaboratively work to find the right approach that fits for you. I have expertise working with clients in Perinatal Mental Health, infertility challenges, all phases of pregnancy, including pre and post, and the loss of identity while in new parenting roles and different parenting challenges, which I have completed certification training.
As a queer identified and intersectional therapist, I want to help you figure out your authentic self and how to thrive.
My primary goal is to make you feel seen, heard, and deeply understood. We will collaborate on how to dig into therapy and what approach works best for you. I help my clients tap into the resiliency they already have to figure out how they can support themselves and ask for support from others. You will learn to harness your existing strengths towards achieving your goals and lasting change. I help my clients give themselves permission to explore their identities and anxieties in a safe, affirming environment. I'm here to support you as you get curious about your past, present, and future.
As a queer identified and intersectional therapist, I want to help you figure out your authentic self and how to thrive.
My primary goal is to make you feel seen, heard, and deeply understood. We will collaborate on how to dig into therapy and what approach works best for you. I help my clients tap into the resiliency they already have to figure out how they can support themselves and ask for support from others. You will learn to harness your existing strengths towards achieving your goals and lasting change. I help my clients give themselves permission to explore their identities and anxieties in a safe, affirming environment. I'm here to support you as you get curious about your past, present, and future.
I am a queer, feminist therapist.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
I am a queer, feminist therapist.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
Kyra Keuben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
As a queer, person, my work is rooted in anti-racism and social justice with an intersectional feminist lens.
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around up. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
As a queer, person, my work is rooted in anti-racism and social justice with an intersectional feminist lens.
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around up. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. Since starting therapy can often feel overwhelming, my approach is to meet my potential clients and discuss their concerns, their goals for therapy, and having a conversation to see if we are a good match. I have experience with Spanish-speaking individuals and families, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ inclusive and sex/kink positive clients. Clients who see me are often dealing with the understandable stresses of an environment that is invalidating and critical. We work together to highlight your internal strengths and find new ways to cope with the ways that systemic oppression impacts mental health
I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. Since starting therapy can often feel overwhelming, my approach is to meet my potential clients and discuss their concerns, their goals for therapy, and having a conversation to see if we are a good match. I have experience with Spanish-speaking individuals and families, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ inclusive and sex/kink positive clients. Clients who see me are often dealing with the understandable stresses of an environment that is invalidating and critical. We work together to highlight your internal strengths and find new ways to cope with the ways that systemic oppression impacts mental health
Koziol Therapy and Coaching, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
We are sensitive to the issues of LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoAs).
We specialize in complex trauma/C-PTSD, PTSD, depression/anxiety, relationship issues, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, life transitions/adjustment, anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors/OCD, self-esteem/shame, oppositional defiance in children, substance abuse, ADHD (children and adults).
We are sensitive to the issues of LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoAs).
We specialize in complex trauma/C-PTSD, PTSD, depression/anxiety, relationship issues, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, life transitions/adjustment, anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors/OCD, self-esteem/shame, oppositional defiance in children, substance abuse, ADHD (children and adults).
Coffee Chat Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, CCTP, MHS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
Coffee Chat Counseling provides care to individuals who are aged 13 and older. We love working with clients who are seeking support with life transitions, who are healing from trauma, who are diagnosed and adjusting to living with chronic illness, as well as those who are struggling to manage mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, and OCD. As a queer owned practice, we have a strong commitment to working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to de-stigmatize mental health care while making therapy as approachable as possible by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients to express themselves.
Coffee Chat Counseling provides care to individuals who are aged 13 and older. We love working with clients who are seeking support with life transitions, who are healing from trauma, who are diagnosed and adjusting to living with chronic illness, as well as those who are struggling to manage mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, and OCD. As a queer owned practice, we have a strong commitment to working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to de-stigmatize mental health care while making therapy as approachable as possible by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients to express themselves.
I use embodied, relational, attachment-focused therapy, incorporating CBT, DBT and ACT for mood disorders, relationship issues, LGBTQIA concerns and trauma.
When people come together to speak of what is most important to us, something special happens. There is a deepening, a spark of truth, warmth, and connection. In therapy, we have the chance to connect in this way. Together we can find meaning where confusion lives, we can expand into compassion when judgment scorns, slowing into experience despite the rush of life’s demands. From this together place, we can address the wounds life has inflicted: the oppression and trauma, the depression, fear, and anxiety, the isolation and pain.
I use embodied, relational, attachment-focused therapy, incorporating CBT, DBT and ACT for mood disorders, relationship issues, LGBTQIA concerns and trauma.
When people come together to speak of what is most important to us, something special happens. There is a deepening, a spark of truth, warmth, and connection. In therapy, we have the chance to connect in this way. Together we can find meaning where confusion lives, we can expand into compassion when judgment scorns, slowing into experience despite the rush of life’s demands. From this together place, we can address the wounds life has inflicted: the oppression and trauma, the depression, fear, and anxiety, the isolation and pain.
As a queer, cis, White therapist, I strive to make my therapy room a safe haven for those who have been systemically oppressed.
I work with couples, families, and individuals. I'm trained to work with individual clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, religious trauma, perinatal mental health, and LGBTQ+ exploration. I'm experienced in working with parents, adolescents, familial transitions, relational strains, infidelity, and ambivalence in romantic dyads. I have extensive training in psychedelic integration and experience with entheogenic substances. I work from a relational, humanistic, social justice orientation.
As a queer, cis, White therapist, I strive to make my therapy room a safe haven for those who have been systemically oppressed.
I work with couples, families, and individuals. I'm trained to work with individual clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, religious trauma, perinatal mental health, and LGBTQ+ exploration. I'm experienced in working with parents, adolescents, familial transitions, relational strains, infidelity, and ambivalence in romantic dyads. I have extensive training in psychedelic integration and experience with entheogenic substances. I work from a relational, humanistic, social justice orientation.
In my practice as an inclusive therapist, I am committed to an anti-racist, queer-aligned, body-positive practice rooted in social justice.
Hi! I'm Andrea. I work with individuals, couples and families who are feeling stuck in painful dynamics and are looking for support to feel healthier and happier. The pain of our past traumas and dysfunctional relationships can leave us with persistent shame which cuts us off from caring for ourselves and connecting with others. I will support you to lean into the discomfort, so we can transform your pain and trauma into wisdom, empowerment and a deeper trust and compassion for yourself and in your relationships.
In my practice as an inclusive therapist, I am committed to an anti-racist, queer-aligned, body-positive practice rooted in social justice.
Hi! I'm Andrea. I work with individuals, couples and families who are feeling stuck in painful dynamics and are looking for support to feel healthier and happier. The pain of our past traumas and dysfunctional relationships can leave us with persistent shame which cuts us off from caring for ourselves and connecting with others. I will support you to lean into the discomfort, so we can transform your pain and trauma into wisdom, empowerment and a deeper trust and compassion for yourself and in your relationships.
Natasha Rabinovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
As a person of color, queer, and gender non-conforming individual, I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating intersecting identities.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but I understand the bravery and vulnerability it takes to seek help. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you're at, without judgment, and guide you through the process with patience and compassion. Together, we'll explore your concerns and emotions, empowering you to advocate for yourself and connect with your personal truth.
As a person of color, queer, and gender non-conforming individual, I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating intersecting identities.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but I understand the bravery and vulnerability it takes to seek help. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you're at, without judgment, and guide you through the process with patience and compassion. Together, we'll explore your concerns and emotions, empowering you to advocate for yourself and connect with your personal truth.
Lastly, I specialize in queer and gender-affirming therapy for people of all ages.
I am an art therapist & counselor who supports humans across the lifespan, providing services to children, teens, and adults of any age. My approach is genuine, relational, collaborative, responsive to your needs, and always with a lens on how the world around us impacts our mental health and access to resources. Many people come to therapy because they feel stuck in their story. I am curious to know yours and to help you strengthen your ability to envision other ways of living. I use an anti-oppressive lens in my work and value anti-racism, disability justice, community, and gender-affirming approaches to care.
Lastly, I specialize in queer and gender-affirming therapy for people of all ages.
I am an art therapist & counselor who supports humans across the lifespan, providing services to children, teens, and adults of any age. My approach is genuine, relational, collaborative, responsive to your needs, and always with a lens on how the world around us impacts our mental health and access to resources. Many people come to therapy because they feel stuck in their story. I am curious to know yours and to help you strengthen your ability to envision other ways of living. I use an anti-oppressive lens in my work and value anti-racism, disability justice, community, and gender-affirming approaches to care.
Michael E. Trammell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
My experience includes active treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Sex and sexual compulsive behavior, LGBT Issues, Addiction, and General Life Concerns.
Therapy is an Investment in yourself and a first step in making positive life changes. With over 20 years of experience I bring compassion, sensitivity and a genuine interest to solution focused treatment. I approach treatment through active listening in a conversational style. Together we will establish areas of your life in which you would like to make changes and we will develop goals & strategies to maximize your desired outcomes. Unresolved past issues will be addressed & integrated into treatment to enrich growth and positive change.
My experience includes active treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Sex and sexual compulsive behavior, LGBT Issues, Addiction, and General Life Concerns.
Therapy is an Investment in yourself and a first step in making positive life changes. With over 20 years of experience I bring compassion, sensitivity and a genuine interest to solution focused treatment. I approach treatment through active listening in a conversational style. Together we will establish areas of your life in which you would like to make changes and we will develop goals & strategies to maximize your desired outcomes. Unresolved past issues will be addressed & integrated into treatment to enrich growth and positive change.
A Better You Counseling Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
Waitlist for new clients
My level of expertise includes working with individuals, groups, and families from diverse backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
It is often difficult to ask for help in the face of life's challenges. People attend therapy for a variety of reasons such as; trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression or a life altering event. Ultimately, we want to feel better and live more-productive lives. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor which takes place in a warm, open and non-judgmental environment. My role is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how they can bring about change.
My level of expertise includes working with individuals, groups, and families from diverse backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
It is often difficult to ask for help in the face of life's challenges. People attend therapy for a variety of reasons such as; trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression or a life altering event. Ultimately, we want to feel better and live more-productive lives. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor which takes place in a warm, open and non-judgmental environment. My role is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how they can bring about change.
I also work extensively with people in the LGBTQ+ community as both a therapist and ally, helping them to build self-assurance, resolve gender dysphoria, and improve relationships.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (average age 13 to 25) who struggle with anxiety symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have extensive experience in treating survivors of sexual abuse. I utilize exposure-based interventions, which are designed to help confront fears, expand comfort zones, and extinguish avoidance behaviors. I help to achieve trauma resolution by processing traumatic incidents, reducing the associated anxiety and anger, and assisting in therapeutic corrective experiences.
I also work extensively with people in the LGBTQ+ community as both a therapist and ally, helping them to build self-assurance, resolve gender dysphoria, and improve relationships.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (average age 13 to 25) who struggle with anxiety symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have extensive experience in treating survivors of sexual abuse. I utilize exposure-based interventions, which are designed to help confront fears, expand comfort zones, and extinguish avoidance behaviors. I help to achieve trauma resolution by processing traumatic incidents, reducing the associated anxiety and anger, and assisting in therapeutic corrective experiences.
Sarah Maria Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I have passionately provided psychotherapy to the LGBT+ community for many years.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster meaningful tranformation in their lives. In my practice, I am a companion to adults across the lifespan who have powerful stories to tell. People who work with me are often looking to develop a deeper, more conscious relationship with themselves. I strive to build a secure relationship with my clients, within which we might begin to reckon with experiences of complex trauma, process profound grief and pain, support greater connection with one's body, and make space for all aspects of one's Self to step into the light and be known.
I have passionately provided psychotherapy to the LGBT+ community for many years.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster meaningful tranformation in their lives. In my practice, I am a companion to adults across the lifespan who have powerful stories to tell. People who work with me are often looking to develop a deeper, more conscious relationship with themselves. I strive to build a secure relationship with my clients, within which we might begin to reckon with experiences of complex trauma, process profound grief and pain, support greater connection with one's body, and make space for all aspects of one's Self to step into the light and be known.
Audrey Habermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients in terms of age, background, gender, and sexual orientation. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and those who have experienced complex trauma. I am interested in working with members of the vast LGBTQ population, as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about exploring various aspects of identity and how the intersections of those identities impact our experiences in the world.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients in terms of age, background, gender, and sexual orientation. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and those who have experienced complex trauma. I am interested in working with members of the vast LGBTQ population, as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about exploring various aspects of identity and how the intersections of those identities impact our experiences in the world.
Dawn M Bangert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618
Struggling to feel like yourself? Is it difficult to get through the day? You do not need to face life's challenges alone. Together we can build the life you want and create meaningful change. I treat the whole person which starts with building a relationship and trust.
Struggling to feel like yourself? Is it difficult to get through the day? You do not need to face life's challenges alone. Together we can build the life you want and create meaningful change. I treat the whole person which starts with building a relationship and trust.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.