LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Burbank, IL
My passion is helping people who feel stuck in patterns that keep their relationships unfulfilling or disconnected. I work together with clients on their journey to learning to communicate effectively and build lasting change. We can work on navigating dating challenges, building emotional or sexual intimacy, or make sense of a past relationship. I help clients explore the emotional, relational, and sexual aspects of their lives. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s getting in the way of the love and closeness you want. Whether you're single, dating, married, or separating, my aim is to help you move forward with confidence.
My passion is helping people who feel stuck in patterns that keep their relationships unfulfilling or disconnected. I work together with clients on their journey to learning to communicate effectively and build lasting change. We can work on navigating dating challenges, building emotional or sexual intimacy, or make sense of a past relationship. I help clients explore the emotional, relational, and sexual aspects of their lives. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s getting in the way of the love and closeness you want. Whether you're single, dating, married, or separating, my aim is to help you move forward with confidence.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, food and body image struggles, or the lasting effects of trauma. Many are looking for a space to slow down and feel heard without judgment, especially if past experiences felt too heavy to carry alone. My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed — I prioritize safety and pacing, never pushing clients to revisit difficult moments before they're ready. Together, we attune to both mind and body, building sustainable tools clients can carry into everyday life.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, food and body image struggles, or the lasting effects of trauma. Many are looking for a space to slow down and feel heard without judgment, especially if past experiences felt too heavy to carry alone. My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed — I prioritize safety and pacing, never pushing clients to revisit difficult moments before they're ready. Together, we attune to both mind and body, building sustainable tools clients can carry into everyday life.
Drawing on over three years of clinical experience with diverse populations including LGBTQ clients and individuals managing co-occurring disorders, we'll begin by understanding your experiences.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
Drawing on over three years of clinical experience with diverse populations including LGBTQ clients and individuals managing co-occurring disorders, we'll begin by understanding your experiences.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My ideal clients are adults and young adults navigating addiction, substance use, trauma, and PTSD, as well as grief, anger, codependency, and relationship struggles. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, looking for a guide rather than someone with all the answers. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help clients reduce emotional distress and build psychological flexibility. Together, we focus on the next step forward — not the whole mountain — so clients can move toward healing with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
My ideal clients are adults and young adults navigating addiction, substance use, trauma, and PTSD, as well as grief, anger, codependency, and relationship struggles. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, looking for a guide rather than someone with all the answers. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help clients reduce emotional distress and build psychological flexibility. Together, we focus on the next step forward — not the whole mountain — so clients can move toward healing with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
Life inevitably brings challenges, and when you’re struggling, having the right support is essential and can make all the difference. Even as you face difficulties, you can make meaningful progress toward what matters most to you. As your therapist, I’ll be there to support and guide you every step of the way.
Life inevitably brings challenges, and when you’re struggling, having the right support is essential and can make all the difference. Even as you face difficulties, you can make meaningful progress toward what matters most to you. As your therapist, I’ll be there to support and guide you every step of the way.
Are you noticing patterns in your relationships or self-image that no longer serve you? As a therapist specializing in couples therapy, sex therapy, and body image concerns, I help individuals and partners navigate intimacy challenges, communication difficulties, relationship stress, and struggles with self-worth. With over a decade of experience in healthcare & wellness, I have a deep appreciation for how physical, emotional, and sexual wellbeing intertwine & how we heal in relationships. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore vulnerable topics, build insight, & create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
Are you noticing patterns in your relationships or self-image that no longer serve you? As a therapist specializing in couples therapy, sex therapy, and body image concerns, I help individuals and partners navigate intimacy challenges, communication difficulties, relationship stress, and struggles with self-worth. With over a decade of experience in healthcare & wellness, I have a deep appreciation for how physical, emotional, and sexual wellbeing intertwine & how we heal in relationships. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore vulnerable topics, build insight, & create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, but finding a trusted, culturally competent therapist is extremely important. Having a therapist that is the same gender and race as you is not a requirement for therapy, however in my years of experience it has served as a positive vehicle for healing. In a society where there is a history of Black Women being marginalized, therapy provides a path to recognizing our power and the strength that we possess.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, but finding a trusted, culturally competent therapist is extremely important. Having a therapist that is the same gender and race as you is not a requirement for therapy, however in my years of experience it has served as a positive vehicle for healing. In a society where there is a history of Black Women being marginalized, therapy provides a path to recognizing our power and the strength that we possess.
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Other tenants of my practice include trauma-responsive interventions, neurodivergent affirming care, Queer, Kink, and Poly-aware practice, identity development work, and a systemic perspective on mental health care.
I believe it is essential to understand the self within a larger context to discover the sources of personal stressors. Hand in hand with identity, I also adopt a values driven, Existential approach paired with skill building and exploration to specifically target areas that we identify and adjust throughout our time together.
Other tenants of my practice include trauma-responsive interventions, neurodivergent affirming care, Queer, Kink, and Poly-aware practice, identity development work, and a systemic perspective on mental health care.
I believe it is essential to understand the self within a larger context to discover the sources of personal stressors. Hand in hand with identity, I also adopt a values driven, Existential approach paired with skill building and exploration to specifically target areas that we identify and adjust throughout our time together.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, folks with diagnosed or self-identified Autism/ADHD, and those navigating pregnancy/postpartum.
I practice from a psychodynamic lens and occasionally draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as needed. Some sessions may feel playful and energizing and others may feel heavy and emotionally rich. No matter the case, I aim to create a warm and affirming space where you can show up as your most authentic self.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, folks with diagnosed or self-identified Autism/ADHD, and those navigating pregnancy/postpartum.
I practice from a psychodynamic lens and occasionally draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as needed. Some sessions may feel playful and energizing and others may feel heavy and emotionally rich. No matter the case, I aim to create a warm and affirming space where you can show up as your most authentic self.
Are you looking for support and guidance on your journey? You don’t have to do it alone. Showing your true colors can feel vulnerable, so it is my intention to hold space in which you can feel safe to be yourself without judgement. My practice is defined by a genuine desire to help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Therapy can act as an anchor, providing the stability and support to explore your identity safely. I will be there every step of the way to support you in forging new paths and helping you discover and build the life you have always imagined.
Are you looking for support and guidance on your journey? You don’t have to do it alone. Showing your true colors can feel vulnerable, so it is my intention to hold space in which you can feel safe to be yourself without judgement. My practice is defined by a genuine desire to help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Therapy can act as an anchor, providing the stability and support to explore your identity safely. I will be there every step of the way to support you in forging new paths and helping you discover and build the life you have always imagined.
Are you interested in exploring how you can live more authentically? Whether you are exploring your gender and/or identity as a cis, gender non-conforming, or trans person, I can understand the anxiety and confusion that surrounds such a journey. Working together, we will ease your fears, address your questions, and help you to find peace in yourself and your identity. Through lived experience, professional experience, and my education in art therapy and counseling, I aim to help you through this process of self discovery. I like to approach our work together with creativity in mind.
Are you interested in exploring how you can live more authentically? Whether you are exploring your gender and/or identity as a cis, gender non-conforming, or trans person, I can understand the anxiety and confusion that surrounds such a journey. Working together, we will ease your fears, address your questions, and help you to find peace in yourself and your identity. Through lived experience, professional experience, and my education in art therapy and counseling, I aim to help you through this process of self discovery. I like to approach our work together with creativity in mind.
Working with the queer and trans community is at the heart of my practice.
I bring a holistic lens to therapy—one that takes into account the many layers of a person’s life, including the impact of systems, relationships, and environment. Whether working with teens or adults, I strive to help clients make sense of their experiences, understand how their environment has shaped them, and recognize their unique strengths.
Working with the queer and trans community is at the heart of my practice.
I bring a holistic lens to therapy—one that takes into account the many layers of a person’s life, including the impact of systems, relationships, and environment. Whether working with teens or adults, I strive to help clients make sense of their experiences, understand how their environment has shaped them, and recognize their unique strengths.
I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ and trans community as a LGBTQ+ therapist.
I have experience with PTSD, anxiety disorders, grief, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ clients, clients on the autism spectrum, depression, and self esteem issues. I would love to use my skills, experience, and personal approach to help you begin the exciting process of therapy.
I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ and trans community as a LGBTQ+ therapist.
I have experience with PTSD, anxiety disorders, grief, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ clients, clients on the autism spectrum, depression, and self esteem issues. I would love to use my skills, experience, and personal approach to help you begin the exciting process of therapy.
As a trans woman immersed in trans and queer community, I understand how mental health can intersect with relationships, sex, gender, neurodivergence, family, work, sobriety, financial stress and belonging.
My approach is genuine, collaborative and nonjudgmental. You set the pace and help determine where our work goes. Along the way, I can help you build practical skills for managing distress, regulating emotions, navigating relationships and advocating for yourself while making space for the complexity of your experiences and identities.
As a trans woman immersed in trans and queer community, I understand how mental health can intersect with relationships, sex, gender, neurodivergence, family, work, sobriety, financial stress and belonging.
My approach is genuine, collaborative and nonjudgmental. You set the pace and help determine where our work goes. Along the way, I can help you build practical skills for managing distress, regulating emotions, navigating relationships and advocating for yourself while making space for the complexity of your experiences and identities.
As a queer and trans therapist, I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in our path towards collective liberation.
Existing in the world right now may feel overwhelming and reaching out for support may be even more daunting. Maybe you've struggled to feel safe enough in your body to tend to your own needs. Or maybe you've felt disconnected from yourself and adrift in your relationships. However lost or stuck you may be feeling, you deserve an inclusive space to feel valued and held. Building on the inner resilience you already hold, together we can practice slowing down, invite curiosity and compassion into your life, and expand your comfort zones to make life more manageable and meaningful.
As a queer and trans therapist, I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in our path towards collective liberation.
Existing in the world right now may feel overwhelming and reaching out for support may be even more daunting. Maybe you've struggled to feel safe enough in your body to tend to your own needs. Or maybe you've felt disconnected from yourself and adrift in your relationships. However lost or stuck you may be feeling, you deserve an inclusive space to feel valued and held. Building on the inner resilience you already hold, together we can practice slowing down, invite curiosity and compassion into your life, and expand your comfort zones to make life more manageable and meaningful.
While I work with all kinds of people, I specialize in working with adults, teens, and couples that identify as Artists/creatives, Transgender, LGBTQIA+, Trauma survivors, and/or those whom have trauma-related lived experiences with Religion/Spirituality.
Each person I have the honor of working with allows me into their life in a unique way that I value, and consistently strive to gain greater humility from. Being Seen & Heard without judgement, and feeling truly cared for, is essential to building relational trust. That is why I prioritize the establishment of a safe, affirming, and honestly inclusive space for exploring your mind through the lens of your sense of Self and lived experiences. As your therapy progresses, it is my intention that you find freedom in both mourning the past, and being in the present.
While I work with all kinds of people, I specialize in working with adults, teens, and couples that identify as Artists/creatives, Transgender, LGBTQIA+, Trauma survivors, and/or those whom have trauma-related lived experiences with Religion/Spirituality.
Each person I have the honor of working with allows me into their life in a unique way that I value, and consistently strive to gain greater humility from. Being Seen & Heard without judgement, and feeling truly cared for, is essential to building relational trust. That is why I prioritize the establishment of a safe, affirming, and honestly inclusive space for exploring your mind through the lens of your sense of Self and lived experiences. As your therapy progresses, it is my intention that you find freedom in both mourning the past, and being in the present.
I further specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender and nonbinary clients.
My goal is to create a space for my clients to harness their inner strengths, increase self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while at the same time pivoting towards a life of meaning, purpose, values, and connection.
I further specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender and nonbinary clients.
My goal is to create a space for my clients to harness their inner strengths, increase self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while at the same time pivoting towards a life of meaning, purpose, values, and connection.
I also love working with queer and trans folks and parents who need support.
If you're looking for support in learning more about yourself, whether that's navigating challenging relationship and family dynamics, parenting, gender, anxiety, or big life transitions, I hope you'll reach out.
I also love working with queer and trans folks and parents who need support.
If you're looking for support in learning more about yourself, whether that's navigating challenging relationship and family dynamics, parenting, gender, anxiety, or big life transitions, I hope you'll reach out.
I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages facing anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, meaninglessness, hopelessness, grief, and identity exploration, including neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ folx.
I’m here to meet you where you’re at. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, gentle awareness, and empathy. I offer a compassionate presence, inclusive care, and an affirming space for all identities. I collaborate with you to meet your personal wants, needs, and goals.
I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages facing anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, meaninglessness, hopelessness, grief, and identity exploration, including neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ folx.
I’m here to meet you where you’re at. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, gentle awareness, and empathy. I offer a compassionate presence, inclusive care, and an affirming space for all identities. I collaborate with you to meet your personal wants, needs, and goals.
Licensed in CA, IL, & MO. You've survived. You've coped. You’ve done healing ceremonies & sat in therapy, built real integrity into your values - maybe even built a good life from the outside. But something still feels off: disconnected, unsure, lonely in a way you can't quite name. I will guide you on how to navigate those surges of anxiety at 3 a.m., when the real you is waiting to be heard. I work at the intersection of modern trauma science & ancient contemplative wisdom, using a theory I call Dynamic Trauma Integration to help you move from surviving into truly being present - at home with your true nature.
Licensed in CA, IL, & MO. You've survived. You've coped. You’ve done healing ceremonies & sat in therapy, built real integrity into your values - maybe even built a good life from the outside. But something still feels off: disconnected, unsure, lonely in a way you can't quite name. I will guide you on how to navigate those surges of anxiety at 3 a.m., when the real you is waiting to be heard. I work at the intersection of modern trauma science & ancient contemplative wisdom, using a theory I call Dynamic Trauma Integration to help you move from surviving into truly being present - at home with your true nature.
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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.