LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Palos Hills, IL
I believe in a client- centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and to provide support and skills that they can apply for the rest of their lives. I have a passion for crisis work, trauma, and individual therapy.
I believe in a client- centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and to provide support and skills that they can apply for the rest of their lives. I have a passion for crisis work, trauma, and individual therapy.
Looking for a therapist you can relate to? You have found her! I strive to hear and understand all who walk through my door (or visit my Zoom room). I consider myself a life-long learner, constantly evolving personally and professionally. I encourage and support the process of change during healing and transformation. I specialize in a wide range of modalities. My goal is to bring a personalized approach to each individual as we explore together through meaningful and purposeful conversation. I am licensed in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience. I work with my clients to create an op
Looking for a therapist you can relate to? You have found her! I strive to hear and understand all who walk through my door (or visit my Zoom room). I consider myself a life-long learner, constantly evolving personally and professionally. I encourage and support the process of change during healing and transformation. I specialize in a wide range of modalities. My goal is to bring a personalized approach to each individual as we explore together through meaningful and purposeful conversation. I am licensed in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience. I work with my clients to create an op
She is also LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Natividad uses an integrative, person-centered, experiential, and somatic therapeutic approach while integrating EMDR and other trauma-informed interventions.
She is also LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Natividad uses an integrative, person-centered, experiential, and somatic therapeutic approach while integrating EMDR and other trauma-informed interventions.
I’m a dedicated therapist committed to empowering adults, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and couples as they navigate life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief (both traditional and non-traditional), or addiction and recovery, I stand alongside you with unconditional positive regard, guiding you toward healing and growth.
Using a systemic, strengths-based, and integrative model, I tailor each session to your unique situation by drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapies—always selecting the approach that best aligns with your needs and aspirations.
My style is both nurturing and
I’m a dedicated therapist committed to empowering adults, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and couples as they navigate life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief (both traditional and non-traditional), or addiction and recovery, I stand alongside you with unconditional positive regard, guiding you toward healing and growth.
Using a systemic, strengths-based, and integrative model, I tailor each session to your unique situation by drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapies—always selecting the approach that best aligns with your needs and aspirations.
My style is both nurturing and
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and wants to better themselves, however they define that. I love to work with all ages and am looking forward especially to working with adolescents and children and helping them express their emotions in a healthy way. Our practice works with all ages and has offered social skills groups for teens.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and wants to better themselves, however they define that. I love to work with all ages and am looking forward especially to working with adolescents and children and helping them express their emotions in a healthy way. Our practice works with all ages and has offered social skills groups for teens.
Impactful Therapy - Deana L. Fisher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MBA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Impactful Therapy is opening a new location in Palos Hills, IL on March 1, 2026. We are a practice of clinicians who provide a positive approach to emotional and behavioral healing for clients 4 years old and up. Our services are custom tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating many different life circumstances. We provide compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help clients achieve personal growth and resilience. When working with children and teens, we pair useful coping strategies with a creative activity to reinforce learning and skill retention.
Impactful Therapy is opening a new location in Palos Hills, IL on March 1, 2026. We are a practice of clinicians who provide a positive approach to emotional and behavioral healing for clients 4 years old and up. Our services are custom tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating many different life circumstances. We provide compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help clients achieve personal growth and resilience. When working with children and teens, we pair useful coping strategies with a creative activity to reinforce learning and skill retention.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through anxiety, OCD, life transitions, or other challenges and reach meaningful goals. They often come to me struggling with anxiety, OCD, life after divorce, women's issues, self-esteem concerns, or food-related challenges. What I value about my work is creating a space where people feel genuinely safe to discuss difficult topics without judgment. I meet you where you are and work from there, blending different therapy approaches to match your unique needs. Together, we'll develop practical tools, build self-awareness, and move toward the meaningful change you're seeking.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through anxiety, OCD, life transitions, or other challenges and reach meaningful goals. They often come to me struggling with anxiety, OCD, life after divorce, women's issues, self-esteem concerns, or food-related challenges. What I value about my work is creating a space where people feel genuinely safe to discuss difficult topics without judgment. I meet you where you are and work from there, blending different therapy approaches to match your unique needs. Together, we'll develop practical tools, build self-awareness, and move toward the meaningful change you're seeking.
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.
I work with adolescents and young adults, especially first-generation and newcomer youth, facing anxiety, stress, and pressure from family and society. Many are trying to balance home expectations with finding their own identity, which can feel overwhelming. I also support middle schoolers and younger children through social-emotional learning to build confidence and healthy relationships. With a strong background in school settings and experience as a former library social worker, I'm skilled at connecting with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, meeting them exactly where they are.
I work with adolescents and young adults, especially first-generation and newcomer youth, facing anxiety, stress, and pressure from family and society. Many are trying to balance home expectations with finding their own identity, which can feel overwhelming. I also support middle schoolers and younger children through social-emotional learning to build confidence and healthy relationships. With a strong background in school settings and experience as a former library social worker, I'm skilled at connecting with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, meeting them exactly where they are.
I value collaboration and believe in empowering clients to take an active role in their healing and personal growth. Therapy isn’t just for crises, it can benefit anyone navigating stress, transitions, or feeling stuck. I believe there is no such thing as a “perfectly normal” person or family; being human is complex, and seeking support is a sign of insight and strength. Whether you’re looking to build coping skills, process trauma, recover from addiction, navigate relationship concerns, gain deeper self-understanding, or simply sort through overwhelming thoughts, I can help.
I value collaboration and believe in empowering clients to take an active role in their healing and personal growth. Therapy isn’t just for crises, it can benefit anyone navigating stress, transitions, or feeling stuck. I believe there is no such thing as a “perfectly normal” person or family; being human is complex, and seeking support is a sign of insight and strength. Whether you’re looking to build coping skills, process trauma, recover from addiction, navigate relationship concerns, gain deeper self-understanding, or simply sort through overwhelming thoughts, I can help.
Therapy isn't always about feeling better right away - it's about getting better at feeling. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, disordered eating, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions, including highly sensitive people, burnt-out overachievers, and young adults figuring out who they are. Intensively trained in DBT and informed by ACT, somatic awareness, and mindfulness, I help clients build practical skills to live in alignment with their values and weather the harder parts of life with more ease.
Therapy isn't always about feeling better right away - it's about getting better at feeling. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, disordered eating, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions, including highly sensitive people, burnt-out overachievers, and young adults figuring out who they are. Intensively trained in DBT and informed by ACT, somatic awareness, and mindfulness, I help clients build practical skills to live in alignment with their values and weather the harder parts of life with more ease.
With such a fast pace of life, you may feel like you're standing still while everything seems to be zooming around and past you. You could be getting frustrated, going through the motions or drowning within a never ending list of “to-do’s”. This frustration could leave you feeling like everything is spinning out of control and it’s hard to make decisions. You might even find yourself questioning what you’ve done wrong, wondering how things got this way and why this is happening to you. You can calm the internal noise and build the confidence you need to feel in control of your own life. I know what it's like to overthink and doubt.
With such a fast pace of life, you may feel like you're standing still while everything seems to be zooming around and past you. You could be getting frustrated, going through the motions or drowning within a never ending list of “to-do’s”. This frustration could leave you feeling like everything is spinning out of control and it’s hard to make decisions. You might even find yourself questioning what you’ve done wrong, wondering how things got this way and why this is happening to you. You can calm the internal noise and build the confidence you need to feel in control of your own life. I know what it's like to overthink and doubt.
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My name is Dr. Jennifer Lang and my practice is called "Fluckin' Therapy". I am currently providing individual therapy via telehealth as well as in person for adolescents and adults. I treat anxiety, depression, self-injury, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. I also provide preparation and integration services for those pursuing psychedelic assisted therapy. I am an Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) who believes you have to go through difficult emotions in order to transform them. I will work with you to establish the support system and skills needed in order to achieve your personal goals.
My name is Dr. Jennifer Lang and my practice is called "Fluckin' Therapy". I am currently providing individual therapy via telehealth as well as in person for adolescents and adults. I treat anxiety, depression, self-injury, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. I also provide preparation and integration services for those pursuing psychedelic assisted therapy. I am an Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) who believes you have to go through difficult emotions in order to transform them. I will work with you to establish the support system and skills needed in order to achieve your personal goals.
I work with queer couples and committed partners navigating high-conflict dynamics, emotional disconnection, attachment wounds, betrayal, and intimacy challenges.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in conflict, struggling with communication issues, or trying to rebuild trust after a rupture? Couples therapy and marriage counseling can offer a path forward when disconnection, resentment, or emotional distance take over. You may find yourselves having the same argument on repeat, walking on eggshells, or feeling more like roommates than partners. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy, helping committed partners and married couples move from reactive cycles and painful misunderstandings toward clarity, renewed intimacy, emotional safety, and lasting reconnection.
I work with queer couples and committed partners navigating high-conflict dynamics, emotional disconnection, attachment wounds, betrayal, and intimacy challenges.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in conflict, struggling with communication issues, or trying to rebuild trust after a rupture? Couples therapy and marriage counseling can offer a path forward when disconnection, resentment, or emotional distance take over. You may find yourselves having the same argument on repeat, walking on eggshells, or feeling more like roommates than partners. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy, helping committed partners and married couples move from reactive cycles and painful misunderstandings toward clarity, renewed intimacy, emotional safety, and lasting reconnection.
If you're a first responder, a professional who's burned out from carrying too much for too long, a Black woman who was never taught it's okay to put yourself first, LGBTQ+, or BIPOC and navigating spaces that weren't built with you in mind, I get you.
I help you reach what words can't hold, the tightness in your chest, the heaviness you carry without knowing why. Together we take the story you've been telling and rewrite it into one where you hold the pen. I create space for you to feel seen, so you can step into your own power and trust yourself, using tools like EMDR and narrative therapy along the way.
If you're a first responder, a professional who's burned out from carrying too much for too long, a Black woman who was never taught it's okay to put yourself first, LGBTQ+, or BIPOC and navigating spaces that weren't built with you in mind, I get you.
I help you reach what words can't hold, the tightness in your chest, the heaviness you carry without knowing why. Together we take the story you've been telling and rewrite it into one where you hold the pen. I create space for you to feel seen, so you can step into your own power and trust yourself, using tools like EMDR and narrative therapy along the way.
I specialize in working with the neurodivergent community (ADHD, autism, OCD.) and LGBTQIA+ community.
The stories of our lives are made up of connections and strengths as well as challenges and loss. My goal is to walk alongside you through the processing of these hardships in a journey towards healing and growth. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space with an empathetic and collaborative approach. I believe in empowerment, authenticity, and honesty to foster insight into patterns and progress towards the goals you seek to achieve.
I specialize in working with the neurodivergent community (ADHD, autism, OCD.) and LGBTQIA+ community.
The stories of our lives are made up of connections and strengths as well as challenges and loss. My goal is to walk alongside you through the processing of these hardships in a journey towards healing and growth. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space with an empathetic and collaborative approach. I believe in empowerment, authenticity, and honesty to foster insight into patterns and progress towards the goals you seek to achieve.
Our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world, formed by past experiences, often have an unwanted impact on our our present behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Taking steps toward profound healing and self-discovery is a brave task, complicated by the difficulty of finding someone who will walk alongside you during your journey. I am passionate about working with people who are wanting to go deeper as we explore and befriend parts of self which were previously hidden. I aim to create and maintain a supportive environment in which transformation is possible.
Our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world, formed by past experiences, often have an unwanted impact on our our present behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Taking steps toward profound healing and self-discovery is a brave task, complicated by the difficulty of finding someone who will walk alongside you during your journey. I am passionate about working with people who are wanting to go deeper as we explore and befriend parts of self which were previously hidden. I aim to create and maintain a supportive environment in which transformation is possible.
I see adult clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, life stage issues, chronic illness, or grief. As we explore your situation, we will learn more about the current problem, and how it is similar to or different from experiences you have had in the past. Your usual ways of solving problems may not be working now. As we reflect on your characteristic responses to people and situations, we will consider changes you can make that will help you get more of what you are looking for in your life.
I see adult clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, life stage issues, chronic illness, or grief. As we explore your situation, we will learn more about the current problem, and how it is similar to or different from experiences you have had in the past. Your usual ways of solving problems may not be working now. As we reflect on your characteristic responses to people and situations, we will consider changes you can make that will help you get more of what you are looking for in your life.
At Liberation Therapy, we center the care of queer, trans, brown, and Black people.
We offer individual, relationship, and group therapy rooted in liberation, care, and collaboration. We help people explore patterns shaped by oppression and resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward goals aligned with their values. Our work centers dignity, autonomy, and collective healing-
At Liberation Therapy, we center the care of queer, trans, brown, and Black people.
We offer individual, relationship, and group therapy rooted in liberation, care, and collaboration. We help people explore patterns shaped by oppression and resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward goals aligned with their values. Our work centers dignity, autonomy, and collective healing-
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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.