LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Tinley Park, IL
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
Hi! I'm Mary and I realllly like my job. I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck. This may look like people pleasing, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or knowing your problem, but not knowing how to fix it. Many of my client's have been labeled as too self aware, intellectualizes, or over thinkers. I might be a good fit if you feel trapped by your own mind and find yourself avoiding, constantly ruminating, or missing out on life because of it.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
Hi! I'm Mary and I realllly like my job. I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck. This may look like people pleasing, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or knowing your problem, but not knowing how to fix it. Many of my client's have been labeled as too self aware, intellectualizes, or over thinkers. I might be a good fit if you feel trapped by your own mind and find yourself avoiding, constantly ruminating, or missing out on life because of it.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and distressed? Maybe you've found yourself spiraling in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure where to land. You're not alone, and you deserve a safe and supportive space to help you find healing. As a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in maximum-security correctional settings, I am skilled at helping individuals navigate through complex mental health issues. Whether you're struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, managing anger, exploring gender identity, or not exactly sure what you're feeling, I'm here to listen, understand, and provide you with compassionate guidance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and distressed? Maybe you've found yourself spiraling in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure where to land. You're not alone, and you deserve a safe and supportive space to help you find healing. As a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in maximum-security correctional settings, I am skilled at helping individuals navigate through complex mental health issues. Whether you're struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, managing anger, exploring gender identity, or not exactly sure what you're feeling, I'm here to listen, understand, and provide you with compassionate guidance.
I am also a certified meditation teacher, experienced yoga instructor, and LGBTQ+ affirmative.
Sometimes life is hard, and we need help to make it through and figure things out. I meet people where they are and guide them toward the life they want to live. I promote acceptance and compassion, and help clients find this within themselves. I assist clients in working through their trauma, navigating relationship issues, gaining perspective, problem-solving, and deciding how they want to show up in their lives. If you are looking for someone genuine, honest, and who will challenge you to be the best version of yourself, that's me! I work with teens, adults, and couples.
I am also a certified meditation teacher, experienced yoga instructor, and LGBTQ+ affirmative.
Sometimes life is hard, and we need help to make it through and figure things out. I meet people where they are and guide them toward the life they want to live. I promote acceptance and compassion, and help clients find this within themselves. I assist clients in working through their trauma, navigating relationship issues, gaining perspective, problem-solving, and deciding how they want to show up in their lives. If you are looking for someone genuine, honest, and who will challenge you to be the best version of yourself, that's me! I work with teens, adults, and couples.
Reaching out to a stranger for help isn't easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to even consider it. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.
Together, we'll explore how systemic and external factors may be shaping your relationship with yourself and with others. From that deeper understanding, we'll work to shift how you treat yourself and how you show up in the world around you. You don't have to navigate this alone.
I'm in-network with major plans through Headway, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Cigna.
Reaching out to a stranger for help isn't easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to even consider it. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.
Together, we'll explore how systemic and external factors may be shaping your relationship with yourself and with others. From that deeper understanding, we'll work to shift how you treat yourself and how you show up in the world around you. You don't have to navigate this alone.
I'm in-network with major plans through Headway, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Cigna.
My ideal clients are indivuduals navigating complex trauma, grief, anxiety, mood disroders, or major life transitions. They often arrive feeling overwhelmed by acute stressors or stuck in deep-seated patterns. I help them move forward by creating an empowering, non-judgemental space where we bild practical tools for lasting change. As an LCPC and certified Yoga instructor in the future, I specialise in trauma-informed care and life transitions. Carl Jung wrote "To ask the right question is already half the solution to the problem." In therapy, we work together to uncover these questions to help gain clarity and self-awareness.
My ideal clients are indivuduals navigating complex trauma, grief, anxiety, mood disroders, or major life transitions. They often arrive feeling overwhelmed by acute stressors or stuck in deep-seated patterns. I help them move forward by creating an empowering, non-judgemental space where we bild practical tools for lasting change. As an LCPC and certified Yoga instructor in the future, I specialise in trauma-informed care and life transitions. Carl Jung wrote "To ask the right question is already half the solution to the problem." In therapy, we work together to uncover these questions to help gain clarity and self-awareness.
I have a strong belief that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and compassionate internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional responses that tend to limit the ability to self-soothe and to relate to others. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation toward personal growth, well-being and better relationships.
I have a strong belief that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and compassionate internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional responses that tend to limit the ability to self-soothe and to relate to others. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation toward personal growth, well-being and better relationships.
As an LCSW, ASDCS (autism specialist), and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) certified provider (a listening therapy), I offer neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed support that builds self-trust, skills, and sustainable ways to create a life that feels more manageable, grounded, and true to you.
I bring over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent and medically complex clients with care that’s identity-affirming, flexible, and rooted in real-life needs. I integrate evidence-based approaches with SSP to support nervous system regulation, offering a space where healing feels possible and growth feels safe.
As an LCSW, ASDCS (autism specialist), and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) certified provider (a listening therapy), I offer neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed support that builds self-trust, skills, and sustainable ways to create a life that feels more manageable, grounded, and true to you.
I bring over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent and medically complex clients with care that’s identity-affirming, flexible, and rooted in real-life needs. I integrate evidence-based approaches with SSP to support nervous system regulation, offering a space where healing feels possible and growth feels safe.
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.
Get Solutions Fast - Find rapid change Friendly counselor with 35 years in the mental health and 20+ years in independent private practice. I help individuals, teens, kids and couples find forever changes that will make your life better!
I have a special interested in helping folks with anxiety and stress causing them difficulty finding success in work / life / and relationships. Check out my website, Instagram and blog posts for more information.
Get Solutions Fast - Find rapid change Friendly counselor with 35 years in the mental health and 20+ years in independent private practice. I help individuals, teens, kids and couples find forever changes that will make your life better!
I have a special interested in helping folks with anxiety and stress causing them difficulty finding success in work / life / and relationships. Check out my website, Instagram and blog posts for more information.
Personal Balance Counseling (PBC) provides individual, couples, family, and nutritional counseling in a supportive and collaborative environment. We help clients strengthen communication, build healthier patterns, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. Our approach blends practical tools with evidence‑based methods, including DBT and skill‑focused guidance. Located in Orland Park, IL our experienced therapist offers in‑person and online sessions designed to fit your needs and support long‑term well‑being.
Personal Balance Counseling (PBC) provides individual, couples, family, and nutritional counseling in a supportive and collaborative environment. We help clients strengthen communication, build healthier patterns, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. Our approach blends practical tools with evidence‑based methods, including DBT and skill‑focused guidance. Located in Orland Park, IL our experienced therapist offers in‑person and online sessions designed to fit your needs and support long‑term well‑being.
I have worked closely with trauma victims of marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA, women, LatinX, offenders, etc.
Welcome to The Urban Counselor LLC! The Urban Counselor specializes in working with individuals from marginalized and underserved communities, including those impacted by systemic inequities, community violence, cultural and intergenerational trauma, and the unique stressors associated with urban and metropolitan environments. We also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the lasting effects of trauma. Treatment approaches such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, & ACT are the cornerstones of treatment, including self-care and coping practices for outside of the session.
I have worked closely with trauma victims of marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA, women, LatinX, offenders, etc.
Welcome to The Urban Counselor LLC! The Urban Counselor specializes in working with individuals from marginalized and underserved communities, including those impacted by systemic inequities, community violence, cultural and intergenerational trauma, and the unique stressors associated with urban and metropolitan environments. We also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the lasting effects of trauma. Treatment approaches such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, & ACT are the cornerstones of treatment, including self-care and coping practices for outside of the session.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
I work with clients who want a compassionate space to be their authentic selves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, perinatal challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, or navigating family dynamics. Together, we focus on hope, empowerment, and practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships
I work with clients who want a compassionate space to be their authentic selves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, perinatal challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, or navigating family dynamics. Together, we focus on hope, empowerment, and practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships
As a professional counselor I seek to work with individuals in a non-judgmental, understanding and compassionate manner. I hope to assist people to bring about choice and empowerment that they may feel is not possible. Life can be difficult but help is out there and available. I do tend to take a reality based and person centered approach within my sessions, however every person is an individual and therefore my interventions will be tailored to that particular person. I specialize in working with depression and every day issues that bring anxiety or despair to a person.
As a professional counselor I seek to work with individuals in a non-judgmental, understanding and compassionate manner. I hope to assist people to bring about choice and empowerment that they may feel is not possible. Life can be difficult but help is out there and available. I do tend to take a reality based and person centered approach within my sessions, however every person is an individual and therefore my interventions will be tailored to that particular person. I specialize in working with depression and every day issues that bring anxiety or despair to a person.
I work with children and adolescents who experience challenges with anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. explore and understand allows them to feel comfortable to be open and share. In addition, I work with parents who may need support in parenting their children. My philosophy is it takes a village to raise a child so allow me to be a part of your village to identify.
I work with children and adolescents who experience challenges with anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. explore and understand allows them to feel comfortable to be open and share. In addition, I work with parents who may need support in parenting their children. My philosophy is it takes a village to raise a child so allow me to be a part of your village to identify.
I specialize in treating lesbian, gay and transgendered clients and the myriad issues that accompany their lives.
I believe people often become stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior just because they have not learned another way. Many clients have strengths and abilities they have overlooked. These are the gems we will discover to aid empowerment, growth and achievement of life goals. Effective communication and coping skills are incorporated into treatment giving clients the tools to make positive changes. Therapy often includes alternative modalities such as guided visualization,writing, art and relaxation techniques. Each client is honored as an individual, with therapy adapted to their specific needs and comfort levels.
I specialize in treating lesbian, gay and transgendered clients and the myriad issues that accompany their lives.
I believe people often become stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior just because they have not learned another way. Many clients have strengths and abilities they have overlooked. These are the gems we will discover to aid empowerment, growth and achievement of life goals. Effective communication and coping skills are incorporated into treatment giving clients the tools to make positive changes. Therapy often includes alternative modalities such as guided visualization,writing, art and relaxation techniques. Each client is honored as an individual, with therapy adapted to their specific needs and comfort levels.
Welcome to our agency of qualified counselors,therapists and psychiatrist, who are passionate about creating positive life change and personal growth in your life. We recognize counseling as the "window of opportunity" to address the issues in life that hold people back from having satisfying relationships, healthy families and productive lives. Our staff is fully licensed and trained to help individuals, couples, and families dealing with a vast array of life problems and emotional issues. We look forward to sharing your personal life journey and helping you to a richer life experience.
Welcome to our agency of qualified counselors,therapists and psychiatrist, who are passionate about creating positive life change and personal growth in your life. We recognize counseling as the "window of opportunity" to address the issues in life that hold people back from having satisfying relationships, healthy families and productive lives. Our staff is fully licensed and trained to help individuals, couples, and families dealing with a vast array of life problems and emotional issues. We look forward to sharing your personal life journey and helping you to a richer life experience.
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
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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.