LGBTQ+ Therapists in Homewood, IL

I work with clients of all ages, but I have a focus in working with teens and young adults. I have a strong passion in working with members of the LGBTQ + community, or those questioning their identity. I use a client-centered approach; I want you to get the most out of therapy by using techniques that are best suited for you as an individual. I have experience working with various diagnoses including clients starting out their gender transition journey, reunification, anger management, couples counseling, family counseling, and victims of domestic violence.

At Obsidian Holistic we work from a relational and cultural lense because the people you engage with on a daily basis affect the lense through which you view your world. Those lenses can diminish your ability to cope and form new, stable, and healthy connections, continuing to utilize unhealthy means of solving your dilemmas. The goal of therapy is to guide you in using your innate abilities to develop healthier lenses to view the world and healthy coping mechanisms. Mental Health Services: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Coaching, Mindfulness Meditation, Reiki, Vibration therapy, Crystal Work, and Cannabis-assisted Therapy.

Finding balance is often hard. I specialize in individual and couples therapy with a focus on marital and couples, sex therapy, and alternative lifestyle issues, such as non-monogamy. I have over 16 years of experience with LGBTQIA + concerns, ethical non monogamy, and marital and couples work with communication and conflict issues. I bring a warm, honest, and open approach to therapy while helping you feel and find hope. I truly work to meet you where you are and create a space where you are not only safe but with a friend. This step is hard and I have been in your shoes so I will never judge.

A typical session with me varies depending on the person and their needs. I enjoy integrating previous conversations and current happenings to make sure the client addresses what they need to, and what they feel comfortable with that day. I plan to meet you where you are and go by your agenda. I prefer to use the first appointment to build rapport and trust. I like to set goals during the second session to get an idea of what it is you are looking for in therapy. These goals can always evolve or change as we move through therapy as needed. You are the expert on your experience, I am here to hold the tools and help you build!

We work with a diversity of people, all ages, who deal with a variety of life stressors. Job/school stress, mounting anxiety, persistent sadness, parent-child problems, divorce, panic, LGBTQ concerns, life transition, and grief and loss are among the issues we most commonly work with. Our approach to therapy is first to really understand you as an individual - your goals, your areas of concern, your family, your job environment, etc. Sometimes, we find diagnostic tools helpful in clarifying issues and generating therapy goals. We work to hear and understand your needs so together we can improve the problems.

"I never thought of it like that..." This a phrase I often hear from my clients as I challenge them to think outside of the box and embrace different perspectives and approaches to their problems. As a therapist, I enjoy working with people to help them reach their personal goals. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds with focuses on depression, anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ +, behavioral issues, relationship issues and family problems. I often use humor and problem solving in a relaxed setting to build trust in therapy and make therapy comfortable and even enjoyable.

I believe that, given adequate time, space, and resources, all individuals are capable of self-directed change regardless of their presenting problem. I also believe that therapy can often be the missing factor for those who seek but are unable to successfully make positive life changes on our own. As a counselor, I facilitate change by working with and through the client. As client and counselor, we work together, as a team, to best meet the client’s needs by setting, and then pursuing, realistic, attainable treatment goals.

The journey of healing can be ugly, scary, and unpredictable. However, you'll find that as you peel back the layers and process through the pain and frustration of the past, you'll begin to understand your power and learn your worth. My role is to help you to navigate the many nuances of your life in order to get to the root of the issues that might be plaguing you. It is also to examine core beliefs that have been used to guide your life decisions and help you to identify which of these beliefs might be contributing to your current experiences, and to explore whether or not they are helpful or hindering to your personal growth.

Even "superwoman" or "the strong one" of the family needs someone to lean on or talk to. At Elevation Individual and Family Therapy (EIFT), we are here to support you and help you reach your goals as you navigate through life's journey. We have a team of therapists are experts in addressing a variety of issues, such as family communication, emotional challenges, women-related issues, depression, anxiety, and youth counseling. No matter what difficulties or challenges you or your child might be facing, there are solutions and we are here to help! Visit our website www.elevationtherapy.org to see each of our therapists' specialties.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, specializing in relationships, personal healing and trauma. I create safe caring spaces where we can join together while facing difficulties. Counseling with me is affirming and interactive. You will learn to identify and release problematic beliefs and behaviors, that have become barriers to your wellbeing. You will gain new perspectives and acceptance to help you heal, while discovering insights to the power and strength within you.

As we are all experiencing the effects of Social Distancing due to the Corona virus, I would like to offer therapy sessions via phone, utilizing WHATSApp. My goal is to help individuals challenge-ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, and THINKING that limit personal growth. Utilizing the concept of MIND, BODY, SPIRIT for INNER HEALING.

There are many events that occur in life that cause one to feel unbalanced. This may be one of those challenging times for you. Stress, frustration, anxiety, hurt, depression, and loneliness can be difficult and unpleasant.

Are you having difficulties in your relationships, or you just don't feel like yourself anymore? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others, or do you feel like you just don't measure up? I can help you overcome these feeling of insecurities and self-doubt that have been preventing you form living your best life by helping you feel good about you without needing external validation from others.

My name is Enchelle' Morris, I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist. I understand that coming to counseling is not easy and a difficult choice to make. I am here to be an assistant in your healing journey, without any judgement and actively listening. I understand that no matter the situation, counseling process is beneficial when you are comfortable with the therapist you choose. I do my best to set an atmosphere that is conducive for you to feel safe to ensure you achieve your goals.

I offer a place where your voice will be heard. A compassionate and confidential atmosphere to discuss personal concerns. I specialized in therapeutic assistance to anyone,from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life (families, individuals, children and teens) who are encountering adjustment problems or experiencing psychological emotional distress, such as loss, grief, sexual trauma and crisis, depression, anxiety and PTSD.

At some point in life, most of us face challenges that are too overwhelming or challenging to handle on our own. Counseling is a wonderful way to get support, guidance, knowledge, and perspective around these issues, and it can make the difference between struggling and thriving. As a counselor, my goal is to help people through their challenges and struggles, and get to a place where they are happier, healthier, and stronger. I provide a warm and welcoming presence where you will feel comfortable addressing your struggles, and together we can create solutions you can use to live a happier and healthier life.

"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it" ~ Charles Swindol. Through a collaborative therapeutic experience, you will receive the tools needed to not only live life, but to enjoy it!

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist, I approach the needs of my clients with customized treatment strategies and collaborative care. Every client that comes to therapy is sharing and their personal truth and life experiences. I respect the vulnerability that comes with the therapeutic process and strive to provide a safe and challenging environment in order to promote personal growth and achievement. I know that therapy and self-exploration can be hard to navigate but with guidance and support the therapeutic process can deliver such triumph over difficult circumstances.

I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process. From this perspective, I have developed an individualized approach in which the relationship provides a safe place where feelings and behavior can be explored. Often, current struggles have developed over time so that connections can be made to past experiences. With this understanding a person can begin to make changes which lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. I bring a solid eclectic knowledge base to the process, drawing on individual dynamics, relationship dynamics, and an understanding of human development throughout the life cycle. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents (including their families).