LGBTQ+ Therapists in Saint Charles, IL
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Emily Frey
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LCPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Children (age 12 and up), adolescents, adults, and First Responders who experience anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, bullying, social skills deficits, loss, relationship issues and
LGBTQ
.
Do you feel like you're stuck? Or that it is difficult to manage your life or emotions? It is not easy to take the first step in seeking therapy but it can honestly change your life in the ways you are hoping. If you are struggling to find energy, motivation, quality relationships, or purpose, now is the time to take that first step to help yourself. This includes developing the capacity for emotion regulation, learning to self-soothe, assertiveness training, and building insight into the self. Dr. Emily Frey provides a warm, genuine, empathic environment for clients, while fostering sensitivity and vulnerability.
Megan Orr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and certified clinical trauma professional who has extensive training in treating anxiety, depression,
LGBT
issues and PTSD.
Whether you are looking for a safe space to explore your gender or sexuality, manage anxiety or heal trauma, continue reading. Whether these are issues that are impacting you personally or as a couple, you will have a non-judgmental space to work on them as we partner to find solutions for you. If you experiencing grief or loss, we can process and find tools to help you get through it. If you are struggling with your self-image, I will help you look for your truth. I also provide LCSW supervision and enjoy providing therapy to other therapists.
Steven M. Beck
MA
I have over 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents,the
LGBTQ
community and also specialize in couples and family therapy. My areas of particular interest include relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual abuse, and addiction. I believe it's important to work openly with issues of faith and spirituality as they naturally emerge during the process of therapy. I value kindness, openness, curiosity and humor as these qualities shape my approach to both therapy and life.
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Kevin Kloosterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am also
LGBTQ
+ affirming and can provide gender alignment surgery letters.
Now accepting BlueCross-BlueShield PPO. Asking for help is the first step, and I know how hard that can be. You're not alone! Having a therapist to help you through mental health challenges or relationship issues is as important as having a primary care doctor or dentist. I have over 25 years experience as a therapist helping people with their recovery. I work with individuals, couples and families and have helped hundreds of clients with recovery from a spectrum of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
Cheryl Renee Runion
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LSOE, LSOTP, CADC
Verified
Verified
My expertise is working with military vets & their families, trauma survivors, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders,
LGBTQ
, sexual problematic behaviors & personality disorders.
I have 38 yrs of success working with various diverse populations; focused on using innovative methods to design therapy around individual, family and couples needs & life goals. I am invested in helping my clients overcome personal struggles and succeed in achieving their goals and desired changes. I enjoy working with teens/young adults and their families and are successful in guiding the family system through the tough journey of adolescence and launching into independence. I use new concepts in the M.H. field to adapt therapy to individual client needs as changes in our society create new clinical concerns in our daily lives.
Alexandra Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With me, you will find a welcoming, nonjudgmental, friendly,
LGBTQ
+ affirming place where you can identify what's holding you back and learn tools to help you live the life you want to live.
In life, all of us can use help along the way. There are many reasons to start therapy but ultimately, we all want to feel better and live happier lives! At any point, we can all struggle with stress, anxiety, sadness or have a difficult time managing certain aspects of our lives. We can also feel stuck in patterns or behaviors that make it hard to live the life we want to live and it can feel overwhelming to figure out what to do next. Whether you are searching for yourself or your child, therapy can help.
Melissa Mahon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the
LGBTQ
population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?
Jennifer Unger Kroc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified
Verified
My speciality areas also include work with the
LGBTQ
community, helping people work through exploration of identity, decisions on whether, how, and when to come out, and aspects of transitioning and presentation.
I believe we are not meant to go alone through life's challenges. Loss, grief, and unexpected changes; sense of purpose or meaning; questions of identity, gender, or sexuality; aging or illness; the role of spirituality in our lives - all of these can feel too overwhelming to sort through alone. In my practice, I offer space and support to bring fears and questions out of the darkness and into a shared, safe environment where they can be faced. I work with adults, teens, and youth ten and older, with a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you find your best path forward.
Jean M Hannigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, grief, PTSD, gender identity and
LGBTQ
issues I am certified in hypnotherapy and have a particular passion for working with the
LGBTQ
community.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I intimately understand that life can be stressful and that life transitions can be overwhelming and confusing. I understand that the upheaval of life often leads to feelings of fear, helplessness, and hopelessness and can be experienced as anxiety, depression, or simply a loss of self. I understand that you have questions about therapy….
Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with autistic adults and their partners, people recovering from drug, gambling and food addictions, also people in the
LGBTQIA
+ community and women exploring issues related to gender.
Everyone needs help sometimes. Life comes with challenges and finding support is important in order to face them, especially when the challenges feel like more than we can handle on our own. I truly believe that every person has the strength they need to face these challenges with the right support in place. I am here to offer whatever support is needed: a safe place to freely speak your mind without judgment, a chance to be understood, an ally to look at situations and options, a companion to offer new ideas and perspectives.
Anchor Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Our therapists have additional training in Perinatal Mental Health, Infertility, EMDR, sand tray therapy, Christian counseling, grief and loss, trauma,
LGBTQ
, and first responders.
It's hard to take the first step and acknowledge that you need help. Whether you are 18 and trying to navigate your next steps, a new parent struggling to keep it together, an adult going through a breakup, or many other issues, we can work together to identify a plan to get through this difficult time.
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Jared Elwart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I am interested in the words that people use to describe their experience — the words that have taken hold of us and told how us to feel, how to think, and so on. I am also interested in the themes that have emerged in someone’s life, the little mistakes they make and don’t understand, and their dreams (or nightmares).
Marissa Faustini
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
So many things can distance and distract us from experiencing meaningful relationships with ourselves and with others. Depression and anxiety, grief and loss, challenging life transitions and traumatic events can make our strengths and inner resources temporarily unavailable. Therapy can connect us back to these strengths and foster growth and healing. It can provide a safe space to share things that may feel overwhelming and hard to talk about and help us to feel safe, affirmed and encouraged in creating a fulfilling, authentic life.
Lauren Lollini
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.
Michael Pica
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.
Kate Feifar Kindle
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Kate! I enjoy working with many different clients with varying presenting concerns. I work with children aged 8 and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and life changes, self esteem issues, and more. I particularly connect well with adolescent, young adult, and adult women, as well as men struggling with self expression or deep-seeded anxiety or mood issues. Working with adolescent girls is definitely a passion, and I have enjoyed working with them individually, in family therapy, as well as running various groups and workshops.
Lori Ashbaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Lori brings a holistic perspective to mental health. She understands that healing is dynamic and provides a mind-body-spirit approach. Lori specializes in clinical hypnosis which can bring about profound changes in many areas of a person’s life. Lori also specializes in EMDR, Pet Therapy, cognitive-behavioral and movement therapy. Lori offers an accepting and non-judgmental environment welcome to those of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. Lori treats clients of all ages. Lori has a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the U. of North Dakota.
Bridgette Maurino @ Calming Corner Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is your child, teen, and/or young adult struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adhd, school stress, self-harm, etc. Has your child been admitted into an inpatient psychiatric unit or attend an intensive outpatient program (IOP)? Are you stressed from the struggles your child, teen, or young adult is going through?? CCT creates a safe, comfortable space for you, we provide support and feedback in a caring environment. It is my goal to help you learn skills and tools to better manage your or child's symptoms.
Annmarie Belmonte
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have created a supportive environment that services clients that struggle with all facets of eating disorders that include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and emotional eating while addressing the mood components that occur along side disordered eating from a self-regulatory position. When struggling with disordered eating it is difficult to find treatment that will fit your needs wherever you are on your journey. If you are new to treatment, continuing on your treatment journey or if you have recently been discharged from treatment I offer individual and group services to meet you where you are at.
Jackie Graff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in women's mental health, including but not limited to, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist, through Postpartum Support International. Providing therapy to women who are struggling during pregnancy, postpartum and infertility and loss is a main focus of my treatment. I also hold certifications in both domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention. Additionally, I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), effective for both anxiety and OCD.
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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.