LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lansing, IL
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach. I enjoy working with couples and specialize in premarital and marital counseling. I’m certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group therapy. I’m invested in highlighting a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health guided by the individual needs of the client. I believe within the structure of the therapeutic relationship clients can access their inner strengths and promote change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach. I enjoy working with couples and specialize in premarital and marital counseling. I’m certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group therapy. I’m invested in highlighting a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health guided by the individual needs of the client. I believe within the structure of the therapeutic relationship clients can access their inner strengths and promote change.
We are proud to serve LGBTQ+ individuals and families and value a multicultural, diversity-affirming approach in all of our work.
Welcome to K&B Wellness — a compassionate and inclusive mental health practice committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan. We specialize in helping children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly navigate life’s challenges with care, insight, and evidence-based approaches.
We are proud to serve LGBTQ+ individuals and families and value a multicultural, diversity-affirming approach in all of our work.
Welcome to K&B Wellness — a compassionate and inclusive mental health practice committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan. We specialize in helping children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly navigate life’s challenges with care, insight, and evidence-based approaches.
There are times when life can be extremely overwhelming, unpredictable or just absolutely terrifying. If you’ve gotten to this point in your journey We would like to honor your courage and bravery because reaching out for help can’t be easy. Thanks for taking the time to honor yourself and recognizing that your experience is valuable and deserves to be shared.
There are times when life can be extremely overwhelming, unpredictable or just absolutely terrifying. If you’ve gotten to this point in your journey We would like to honor your courage and bravery because reaching out for help can’t be easy. Thanks for taking the time to honor yourself and recognizing that your experience is valuable and deserves to be shared.
Do you feel as though your spirit is being tested by life’s adversities and complexities? Are you looking for a dedicated advocate to help you navigate human behavior and find your way back to a path of strength? You deserve a space where your resilience is recognized and your voice is championed through every struggle. I am Kimberly, a social worker driven by a deep-rooted desire to support individuals facing life’s toughest hurdles. I specialize in providing compassionate care for those seeking to overcome obstacles and reclaim their sense of self-determination.
Do you feel as though your spirit is being tested by life’s adversities and complexities? Are you looking for a dedicated advocate to help you navigate human behavior and find your way back to a path of strength? You deserve a space where your resilience is recognized and your voice is championed through every struggle. I am Kimberly, a social worker driven by a deep-rooted desire to support individuals facing life’s toughest hurdles. I specialize in providing compassionate care for those seeking to overcome obstacles and reclaim their sense of self-determination.
I believe therapy should provide a safe and steady space where you can share openly, process freely, and be met with compassion rather than judgment. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, offering support that is both clinically sound and emotionally attuned. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive talk therapy, I help clients process their experiences, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. Many people seek therapy to better balance life’s demands, navigate difficult transitions, and address challenges within relationships.
I believe therapy should provide a safe and steady space where you can share openly, process freely, and be met with compassion rather than judgment. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, offering support that is both clinically sound and emotionally attuned. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive talk therapy, I help clients process their experiences, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. Many people seek therapy to better balance life’s demands, navigate difficult transitions, and address challenges within relationships.
Elizabeth Whitehead
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCPMHSP, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Online Only
How are you? No, really. How are you? If you've been feeling down or anxious, always second guessing yourself, let's talk. If it feels like you're stuck in a negative pattern and don't know how to get out of it, call me. Life is full of changes and challenges, and sometimes we just need someone to walk with us on the journey. Let me hold the hope for you until you feel strong enough to hold it. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the real you, accept the parts you like and learn to change what you don't like. I specialize in helping individuals (14+), and couples.
How are you? No, really. How are you? If you've been feeling down or anxious, always second guessing yourself, let's talk. If it feels like you're stuck in a negative pattern and don't know how to get out of it, call me. Life is full of changes and challenges, and sometimes we just need someone to walk with us on the journey. Let me hold the hope for you until you feel strong enough to hold it. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the real you, accept the parts you like and learn to change what you don't like. I specialize in helping individuals (14+), and couples.
I offer inclusive care for the LGBTQIA+ community and provide flexible support through telehealth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of addiction, trauma, or a complex family dynamic that feels impossible to resolve? Do you need a seasoned expert who understands the intersection of mental health and the legal system, including work with guardian ad litems? You deserve a relationship-oriented space where you feel truly heard, whether you are navigating a blended family or managing a serious mental illness. I am Tony, a Licensed Dual Diagnosis Treatment Practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families in Ohio find their path to peace.
I offer inclusive care for the LGBTQIA+ community and provide flexible support through telehealth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of addiction, trauma, or a complex family dynamic that feels impossible to resolve? Do you need a seasoned expert who understands the intersection of mental health and the legal system, including work with guardian ad litems? You deserve a relationship-oriented space where you feel truly heard, whether you are navigating a blended family or managing a serious mental illness. I am Tony, a Licensed Dual Diagnosis Treatment Practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families in Ohio find their path to peace.
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.
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.
Thank you for looking into my site and reaching out for support. It may be confusing to navigate this time in your life or in that of someone you love but there is hope and I will provide a safe and comfortable setting to do that. We will use your experiences to build on your strengths to move forward so please don't hesitate to call me.
Thank you for looking into my site and reaching out for support. It may be confusing to navigate this time in your life or in that of someone you love but there is hope and I will provide a safe and comfortable setting to do that. We will use your experiences to build on your strengths to move forward so please don't hesitate to call me.
I understand reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. Making that effort can be more difficult. Recognize, and give yourself credit as you've taken that first step towards improving your emotional and mental well being. I believe in meeting a patient where they are on their personal journey. Life stressors' can be deeply personal and painful. I am very humbled and honored to be a part of that journey. Together we will establish rapport and trust. I look forward to meeting you and discussing the potential you possess from within. Sending strength, empowerment and peace to you.
I understand reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. Making that effort can be more difficult. Recognize, and give yourself credit as you've taken that first step towards improving your emotional and mental well being. I believe in meeting a patient where they are on their personal journey. Life stressors' can be deeply personal and painful. I am very humbled and honored to be a part of that journey. Together we will establish rapport and trust. I look forward to meeting you and discussing the potential you possess from within. Sending strength, empowerment and peace to you.
Are you searching for a better version of yourself but feeling blocked by the weight of anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you looking for a partner to jump into your world and guide you toward lasting success? You deserve a safe space where your strengths are the foundation for your growth and a direct guide to help you navigate life's most difficult transitions. I am Natalia, a therapist specializing in crisis interventions, anger management, and grief. I am particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to help them reach their fullest potential.
Are you searching for a better version of yourself but feeling blocked by the weight of anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you looking for a partner to jump into your world and guide you toward lasting success? You deserve a safe space where your strengths are the foundation for your growth and a direct guide to help you navigate life's most difficult transitions. I am Natalia, a therapist specializing in crisis interventions, anger management, and grief. I am particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to help them reach their fullest potential.
Nicole B.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSHS, MS, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are ready to invest in your emotional well-being, I'd be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting change. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of with with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. These experiences have reinforced my belief that lasting change happens when people feel safe enough to be authentic, supported enough to take healthy risks, and empowered to discover their own strengths. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
If you are ready to invest in your emotional well-being, I'd be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting change. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of with with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. These experiences have reinforced my belief that lasting change happens when people feel safe enough to be authentic, supported enough to take healthy risks, and empowered to discover their own strengths. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping teens and adults address past trauma and life stressors. My focus is on helping others heal from past trauma rather than merely coping with these experiences. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, eating disorders, body-image issues, poor self-esteem, and family-of-origin issues. I completed my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Huntington University and am currently obtaining my Ph.D. in International Psychology.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping teens and adults address past trauma and life stressors. My focus is on helping others heal from past trauma rather than merely coping with these experiences. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, eating disorders, body-image issues, poor self-esteem, and family-of-origin issues. I completed my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Huntington University and am currently obtaining my Ph.D. in International Psychology.
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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 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.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life? Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected hurdles such as trauma, grief, and the complexities of relationships and identity. In the midst of it all, you deserve a safe and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself. That's where I come in. I'm here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to embrace your true self and navigate through life's challenges. Together, let's kick-start this journey toward greater meaning and fulfillment.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life? Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected hurdles such as trauma, grief, and the complexities of relationships and identity. In the midst of it all, you deserve a safe and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself. That's where I come in. I'm here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to embrace your true self and navigate through life's challenges. Together, let's kick-start this journey toward greater meaning and fulfillment.
I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, including transgender identity work.
Have you ever felt that the world is closing in on you? That you somehow never received the guidebook on how to 'do' life? If you've felt lost recently, do you know how to find yourself once more? Through treatment, we'll work together to find what exactly has been missing, why, and how to cultivate more of it. To feel more fulfilled, happy, less anxious, more regulated, whatever it is, let's figure it out together.
I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, including transgender identity work.
Have you ever felt that the world is closing in on you? That you somehow never received the guidebook on how to 'do' life? If you've felt lost recently, do you know how to find yourself once more? Through treatment, we'll work together to find what exactly has been missing, why, and how to cultivate more of it. To feel more fulfilled, happy, less anxious, more regulated, whatever it is, let's figure it out together.
As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
Couples: Lasting partnership requires having shared vision and compatible mindsets. Moe Ari helps clients build a solid foundation by teaching clients specific relationship skills for long term success. As a relationship expert, Moe helps couples develop highly specific plans to target their areas of growth and create radical healing in their partnership.
As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
Couples: Lasting partnership requires having shared vision and compatible mindsets. Moe Ari helps clients build a solid foundation by teaching clients specific relationship skills for long term success. As a relationship expert, Moe helps couples develop highly specific plans to target their areas of growth and create radical healing in their partnership.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, trauma processing, depression, anxiety, grief, DID, PTSD, and with relationship and family issues.
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!
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, trauma processing, depression, anxiety, grief, DID, PTSD, and with relationship and family issues.
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!
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.
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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.