LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carbondale, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carbondale, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Our therapists provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients, offering support in navigating identity, relationships, and mental health challenges with sensitivity and respect.
21 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
LGBTQ+
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive therapy for individuals exploring identity, relationships, or the impact of discrimination and marginalization. My approach celebrates authenticity and supports clients in building self-acceptance, resilience, and pride. Whether you’re navigating coming out, gender identity, family challenges, or relationship stress, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to be fully yourself. Using evidence-based and trauma-informed care, I help LGBTQ+ clients heal, grow, and live confidently and authentically.
14 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Jessica De Leon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, belonging, and societal expectations can be complex for LGBTQ+ individuals. I provide an affirming, nonjudgmental space to explore identity and relationships, work through experiences of rejection or misunderstanding, and develop a stronger sense of self and authenticity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can bring incredible strength and resilience—but it can also come with unique challenges. Even as acceptance grows, discrimination, judgment, and pressure to conform still impact daily life and mental health.
Whether you’re coming out, exploring your gender or sexual identity, navigating family dynamics, considering non-monogamy, raising children, or aging in a world that doesn’t always understand—you're not alone. These experiences can bring up anxiety, depression, shame, or isolation, and you don’t have to carry that alone.
Therapy offers a space to talk openly about identity, sex, relationships, and health—including informed sexual decision-making and options like PrEP—without fear of judgment.
You deserve affirming care that respects who you are and supports where you want to go. Together, we can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with your values.
13 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
LGBTQ+ experiences are shaped by both personal identity and broader social contexts, which can impact safety, self-expression, and a sense of belonging. I approach this work with affirmation and respect, recognizing the importance of being seen and understood without judgment. Alongside our work together, I hold an advocacy-oriented perspective, supporting you in navigating challenges while honoring your identity and lived experience.
2 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carbondale, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carbondale, 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) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |