LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Bloomington, IL
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Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Some of what brings queer and trans people to therapy is specific: coming out, or choosing not to, navigating family, faith communities, and workplaces that may or may not be safe, sorting through questions about gender identity or sexual orientation, or the accumulated exhaustion of minority stress. Some of it is ordinary life, brought to a therapist who does not need the basics explained first.
I work psychoanalytically, which means we can go past managing other people's reactions and into your own experience of yourself. The pressure to edit or soften parts of who you are carries an unconscious logic worth understanding, often learned early, and it tends to persist even in accepting environments. In sessions we pay attention to where that editing still happens, including with me.
Not everything weighing on you is yours to fix, and this work does not ask you to pretend otherwise. If you would like to talk, I would be glad to.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
LGBTQ+
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Sexual orientations and identities are an integral part of the lens through which we experience the world around us. As human beings are social creatures, emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to others are a common experience for us all. However, in an oftentimes heteronormative society, understanding and exploring what it means to be attracted to someone of the same sex, gender, or identity vector can be a confusing process. For some, trying to navigate the differences between romantic and sexual attractions might be a novel process as we are often taught to place emphasis largely on sexual compatibility. Even further, some might find that they are interested in folks from several sexual or gender identities in different ways. Whichever scenario is applicable to you, the clinicians at PCT firmly believe that having a safe space for this exploration is essential to figuring out what feels right for you and the relationships you wish to curate.
Additionally, navigating the “coming out” process can be its own challenge; much like other identity vectors, sexual orientation is greatly influenced by race, cultural background, ethnic group, religion, political identity, and ability status. The “coming out” process is not a linear process and we want to support you wherever you might be on your sexual identity journey. To that end, we at PCT highly respect each identity represented on the LBGTQIA+ spectrum. Each letter holds incredible weight by representing its own unique community of people with their own unique set of challenges. We want you to rest assured that, regardless of which LGBTQIA+ identity you hold, our clinicians are ready to provide you with affirming care as fierce advocates and allies of all sexual and gender identities.
Lastly, we know that for those coming in for couples therapy, there are a myriad of similarities and differences between those of LGBTQIA+ couples and straight couples. In this type of work, we remain open to exploring whichever issues seem most pressing to the couple. Depending on your relationship and personal history, you might find that there are several different areas you may wish to explore with your partner as you seek to bolster your relationship. Some examples of these are, and are not limited to, the following: navigating sexual identity changes mid-relationship, exploring LGBTQIA+ parenthood, coming out difficulties, sexual intimacy issues, examining relational trauma, and exploring polyamory. Regardless of your presenting concern, we look forward to working with you and joining you on your journey to continued self-discovery.
23 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
LGBTQ+
Along the Path Counseling Services, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Along the Path is an affirming practice for all gender and sexual identities. We provide individual therapy. If you are seeking a letter, we will help you connect with a provider who has additional training and expertise in that area.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
LGBTQ+
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
As a member of the queer community myself, I find I have a particular sensitivity to understand the ways in which sexuality and gender can impact one's experience of themself. I find self psychology and it's theories can be particularly helpful in this area.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
LGBTQ+
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
You deserve a therapist who gets it. Not one who needs you to educate them, not one who treats your identity as the problem to be solved, not one who's "fine with it" but clearly uncomfortable. Our clinicians provide LGBTQ+ affirming care that goes deeper than surface-level acceptance. We understand the specific stressors you navigate: family rejection or tension, coming out at different life stages, discrimination, internalized messages you're still untangling, relationships that don't fit the scripts you were handed. You don't have to translate your experience here. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Bloomington, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Bloomington, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |