LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Palos Heights, IL
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we are committed to providing inclusive, affirming, compassionate, and exceptional care to help you create meaningful and long-lasting change. Our dedicated and experienced therapists have a passion for helping people work through the uncomfortable feelings and thoughts that can arise with feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, conflicts in relationships, struggling to find one’s identity, the demands of motherhood, neurodiversity, or working through one of the many challenges life can bring.
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we are committed to providing inclusive, affirming, compassionate, and exceptional care to help you create meaningful and long-lasting change. Our dedicated and experienced therapists have a passion for helping people work through the uncomfortable feelings and thoughts that can arise with feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, conflicts in relationships, struggling to find one’s identity, the demands of motherhood, neurodiversity, or working through one of the many challenges life can bring.
Nico Gianni
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Waitlist for new clients
For many of us in the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and CNM communities, there is an understandable need to find affirming care.
Instead, your lived experience of these identities showcase how you want to live, your values, strengths, and how you engage with the world around you. Your identities may not be the cause of your concerns, but they may be the solution.
For many of us in the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and CNM communities, there is an understandable need to find affirming care.
Instead, your lived experience of these identities showcase how you want to live, your values, strengths, and how you engage with the world around you. Your identities may not be the cause of your concerns, but they may be the solution.
My therapeutic lens is integrative: focusing on family systems, strengths, solutions. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and trauma. The goals of therapy are to help you heal from wounds and to learn the skills to manage distressing feelings and emotions, so you can live life fully present, calm and confident. I invite you to learn the skills to calm the mind and body, change patterns and behaviors, and imagine the life you want to create, one that brings peace and a sense of well being.
My therapeutic lens is integrative: focusing on family systems, strengths, solutions. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and trauma. The goals of therapy are to help you heal from wounds and to learn the skills to manage distressing feelings and emotions, so you can live life fully present, calm and confident. I invite you to learn the skills to calm the mind and body, change patterns and behaviors, and imagine the life you want to create, one that brings peace and a sense of well being.
You’ve mastered being “fine” while screaming inside. You’re the one everyone depends on, but behind closed doors, the pressure to hold it all together is costing you your peace. I’m Dr. Summer Stewart, and I support high-achieving Black women and women of color who are tired of shrinking to fit into spaces not built for them. If you’re overthinking every move, feeling bone-deep exhaustion, or struggling under cultural expectations, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll untangle your anxiety, quiet your nervous system, and help you drop the performance for good.
You’ve mastered being “fine” while screaming inside. You’re the one everyone depends on, but behind closed doors, the pressure to hold it all together is costing you your peace. I’m Dr. Summer Stewart, and I support high-achieving Black women and women of color who are tired of shrinking to fit into spaces not built for them. If you’re overthinking every move, feeling bone-deep exhaustion, or struggling under cultural expectations, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll untangle your anxiety, quiet your nervous system, and help you drop the performance for good.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much for so long. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/AuDHD, burnout, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I also enjoy supporting highly sensitive, intuitive, and spiritually curious individuals seeking care that honors the whole person. I strive to create a space where you can bring your full self without fear of judgment or the pressure to have everything figured out.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much for so long. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/AuDHD, burnout, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I also enjoy supporting highly sensitive, intuitive, and spiritually curious individuals seeking care that honors the whole person. I strive to create a space where you can bring your full self without fear of judgment or the pressure to have everything figured out.
You’re the one who keeps everything from falling apart, but who is holding you?
On the outside, you’ve mastered being “fine.” You’re the reliable one, the fixer, the one who says “yes” before the request is even finished. You carry the emotional weight of your family and work like it’s your job to keep the world spinning. But lately, the cost of being the "strong one" is too much to bear.
Whether you’re navigating the identity shift of postpartum—wondering where "you" went—or the bone-deep exhaustion of burnout, you’re tired of over-functioning while your own spirit feels depleted. It's time to finally be the one who is supported.
You’re the one who keeps everything from falling apart, but who is holding you?
On the outside, you’ve mastered being “fine.” You’re the reliable one, the fixer, the one who says “yes” before the request is even finished. You carry the emotional weight of your family and work like it’s your job to keep the world spinning. But lately, the cost of being the "strong one" is too much to bear.
Whether you’re navigating the identity shift of postpartum—wondering where "you" went—or the bone-deep exhaustion of burnout, you’re tired of over-functioning while your own spirit feels depleted. It's time to finally be the one who is supported.
I also provide culturally responsive care and am bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients.
I help clients better understand emotional patterns, reduce anxiety and stress, improve relationships, and build self-esteem and coping skills. My work is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded, connected, and confident as you move through life’s challenges.
I also provide culturally responsive care and am bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients.
I help clients better understand emotional patterns, reduce anxiety and stress, improve relationships, and build self-esteem and coping skills. My work is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded, connected, and confident as you move through life’s challenges.
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We provide online DUI Classes & DUI Evaluations. We provide Court Approved DUI Evaluations, DUI Risk Education, DUI Counseling, and DUI Treatment, Including Other DUI Related Services. We are a client-centered organization that delivers quality care to DUI offenders that are seeking to gain compliance with the criminal justice system and/or restore their driving privileges with the Secretary of State. We provide immediate care and service. Call us at (708) 267-8471 to enroll in services. Our online DUI Classes are convenient and affordable. https://goo.gl/maps/iA1YxBAPUdjF6qQq5 https://bit.ly/3mSdAHr https://bit.ly/3nWdmhA
“A healthy outside starts from the inside”-Robert Urich I view therapy as a collaborative process among individuals, couples, or families to enhance their strengths and overcome their limitations. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, warm, and positive space to allow my clients to live healthy, happy, and productive lives. I utilize individual, person centered, mindfulness and cognitive therapy to achieve the goals we establish together. I counsel a diverse group of adolescents, teens, and adults.
“A healthy outside starts from the inside”-Robert Urich I view therapy as a collaborative process among individuals, couples, or families to enhance their strengths and overcome their limitations. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, warm, and positive space to allow my clients to live healthy, happy, and productive lives. I utilize individual, person centered, mindfulness and cognitive therapy to achieve the goals we establish together. I counsel a diverse group of adolescents, teens, and adults.
Created with a shared vision for confidence, strength and female community, our mental health services are specifically tailored to the needs of a 21st century woman. Whether you are a student, a professional, a new mother, a seasoned mother, wife, grandmother or friend, no matter the life stage Victress is committed to providing you with the support and assistance that you need to accomplish all of your goals. Anxiety, depression, postpartum, self-esteem, body image, relationships, grief and aging are just a few of the topics that you can seek help and support for at our location.
Created with a shared vision for confidence, strength and female community, our mental health services are specifically tailored to the needs of a 21st century woman. Whether you are a student, a professional, a new mother, a seasoned mother, wife, grandmother or friend, no matter the life stage Victress is committed to providing you with the support and assistance that you need to accomplish all of your goals. Anxiety, depression, postpartum, self-esteem, body image, relationships, grief and aging are just a few of the topics that you can seek help and support for at our location.
If you’re exhausted from masking, editing who you are, and shrinking to fit into a world that wasn't built for you, you’re in the right place. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent adults (ADHD/Autism), including folks navigating ENM/polyamory or neurodivergent burnout. You shouldn't have to spend your sessions educating your therapist. Many of my clients come in carrying the heavy weight of "otherness." Here, we work together to drop the performance, heal old wounds, and help you step into grounded self-trust on your own terms.
If you’re exhausted from masking, editing who you are, and shrinking to fit into a world that wasn't built for you, you’re in the right place. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent adults (ADHD/Autism), including folks navigating ENM/polyamory or neurodivergent burnout. You shouldn't have to spend your sessions educating your therapist. Many of my clients come in carrying the heavy weight of "otherness." Here, we work together to drop the performance, heal old wounds, and help you step into grounded self-trust on your own terms.
If you’ve been living in survival mode for so long that feeling "okay" feels unfamiliar, you're in the right place. I work with adults, first-generation, and BIPOC women navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As a South Asian Muslim woman, I understand the weight of balancing deep family loyalty alongside your own well-being. Whether your mind never slows down or you're exhausted from holding it all together, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll help your nervous system untangle stress so you can finally exhale.
If you’ve been living in survival mode for so long that feeling "okay" feels unfamiliar, you're in the right place. I work with adults, first-generation, and BIPOC women navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As a South Asian Muslim woman, I understand the weight of balancing deep family loyalty alongside your own well-being. Whether your mind never slows down or you're exhausted from holding it all together, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll help your nervous system untangle stress so you can finally exhale.
Spring out of Winter Blues by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
Spring out of Winter Blues by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
Most of us, at some point in life, face challenges that are too overwhelming, stressful, painful, 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.
Most of us, at some point in life, face challenges that are too overwhelming, stressful, painful, 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.
You’re a parent doing your best every day.
You’re juggling so many responsibilities, all while trying to be “good enough” for your child or teen. Sometimes, being a parent is full of joy, but other times it’s overwhelming, frustrating, and you’re left feeling hopeless and unsure of what you’re supposed to be doing. Raising a child or teen can feel like a rollercoaster. You're managing their big emotions, trying to keep them focused on their goals, guiding them toward becoming responsible adults, and helping them navigate social challenges. You’re watching them discover their unique personality and allowing them the space to blossom.
You’re a parent doing your best every day.
You’re juggling so many responsibilities, all while trying to be “good enough” for your child or teen. Sometimes, being a parent is full of joy, but other times it’s overwhelming, frustrating, and you’re left feeling hopeless and unsure of what you’re supposed to be doing. Raising a child or teen can feel like a rollercoaster. You're managing their big emotions, trying to keep them focused on their goals, guiding them toward becoming responsible adults, and helping them navigate social challenges. You’re watching them discover their unique personality and allowing them the space to blossom.
Welcome! I'm so very happy you've decided to visit my page, and even if you don't choose me, I wish you the very best. My name is Corinne, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to partnering with my clients to create plans of action that will result in more positive, lasting outcomes. I believe that clients are the experts of their experiences, and my job is to support them in their journey of finding and nurturing their inner strength. I have experience with clients of diverse backgrounds, struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life adjustments, OCD, and stress.
Welcome! I'm so very happy you've decided to visit my page, and even if you don't choose me, I wish you the very best. My name is Corinne, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to partnering with my clients to create plans of action that will result in more positive, lasting outcomes. I believe that clients are the experts of their experiences, and my job is to support them in their journey of finding and nurturing their inner strength. I have experience with clients of diverse backgrounds, struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life adjustments, OCD, and stress.
You don't have to pay back your family's sacrifices with your own burnout. You’ve spent your life being the "reliable one"—the translator, the high-achiever, the one who navigated a world your parents couldn't so that you could "make it." But now that you're here, the weight of being the "bridge" is starting to break you. You look successful on paper, but inside, you are one more expectation away from a breaking point.
The heavy guilt of saying "no" keeps you trapped in a cycle of performance.
I’m Fabiola Felix, and I help first-gen Latinx and BIPOC women unbrace from the pressure of being "strong" out of necessity.
You don't have to pay back your family's sacrifices with your own burnout. You’ve spent your life being the "reliable one"—the translator, the high-achiever, the one who navigated a world your parents couldn't so that you could "make it." But now that you're here, the weight of being the "bridge" is starting to break you. You look successful on paper, but inside, you are one more expectation away from a breaking point.
The heavy guilt of saying "no" keeps you trapped in a cycle of performance.
I’m Fabiola Felix, and I help first-gen Latinx and BIPOC women unbrace from the pressure of being "strong" out of necessity.
I provide dedicated support to individuals, couples, and families. I offer those experiencing anxiety, depression, or adjustment to life-changing circumstances a safe space to process difficult topics, along with guidance through life’s challenges and a comfortable, collaborative relationship with a professional who is both skilled and able to find humor in life’s obstacles. With specialized training in systemic therapy, I help clients take a deeper look at how their history and relationships shape their current path. I understand the delicate balance between personal growth and relational health.
I provide dedicated support to individuals, couples, and families. I offer those experiencing anxiety, depression, or adjustment to life-changing circumstances a safe space to process difficult topics, along with guidance through life’s challenges and a comfortable, collaborative relationship with a professional who is both skilled and able to find humor in life’s obstacles. With specialized training in systemic therapy, I help clients take a deeper look at how their history and relationships shape their current path. I understand the delicate balance between personal growth and relational health.
Gratitude, my name is Adriana and I am a therapist who values the importance of returning to self. I believe that weaving our cultural, physical, spiritual, and communal spaces is essential to healing. We all have an innate wisdom that has been silenced along the way and we must find our way back to ourselves. I am passionate about working with clients who are struggling with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life adjustments/ transitions, and feeding and eating disorders.
Gratitude, my name is Adriana and I am a therapist who values the importance of returning to self. I believe that weaving our cultural, physical, spiritual, and communal spaces is essential to healing. We all have an innate wisdom that has been silenced along the way and we must find our way back to ourselves. I am passionate about working with clients who are struggling with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life adjustments/ transitions, and feeding and eating disorders.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for healing.
Do you feel on edge, replay interactions in your head, or struggle with emotions that feel out of control? Past experiences or trauma may leave you anxious, reactive, or emotionally drained, even if you seem high-functioning on the outside. You want to feel grounded, regain control over your emotions, and move forward without old patterns holding you back.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for healing.
Do you feel on edge, replay interactions in your head, or struggle with emotions that feel out of control? Past experiences or trauma may leave you anxious, reactive, or emotionally drained, even if you seem high-functioning on the outside. You want to feel grounded, regain control over your emotions, and move forward without old patterns holding you back.
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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.