LGBTQ+ therapists in Effingham, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Effingham, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
My approach is grounded in an understanding of the impact of trauma, recognizing that our struggles always exist in the context of our environments and histories. I weave mindfulness and positive psychology into our sessions, aiming not just for 'okay,' but for a life that feels truly meaningful and fulfilling. Trained in clinical hypnosis, EMDR, ACT, and CBT, I bring a diverse toolkit to tailor our sessions to your unique needs.
I see our time together as a collaborative space, where your feedback and active participation shape the path to your well-being. There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy—I believe in finding the approach that resonates best with you and addresses your specific concerns. Let's embark on this journey towards positive change together.
6 Years Experience
Online in Effingham, IL
Serving LGBTQ+
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and humanist framework, observing individuals as a whole, and when it comes to the war against body discrimination and terrorism, I believe in working to enhance radical acceptance through promoting self-contentment, end weight discrimination by identifying the underlying and overlying systems of oppression, dismantling those systems, and working against the cultural obsession with diet culture, and the pursuit of thinness and perfection. I believe in concepts such as radical self-love, self-trust, self-awareness, radical-acceptance, freedom, agency, self-compassion, and self-actualization to help guide individuals to fulfill their potential and maximize their wellbeing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Effingham, IL (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Susan Killelea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Sex Therapist
I provide individual and relationship therapy for adults in Illinois. My specialty is sex therapy that is affirming, encourages curiosity, and supportive of growth and change. Clients often discuss life transitions, anxiety, non-monogamous relationship structures, and identity with me.
18 Years Experience
Online in Effingham, IL
Serving LGBTQ+
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we believe healing is more than symptom management—it's about reclaiming who you are. Our practice specializes in supporting Black women, professionals, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, and identity development. We provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed care that honors each client's lived experiences while empowering them to move toward healing, restoration, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support during a difficult season or investing in long-term emotional wellness, we're committed to helping you become H.E.R.—Healed, Evolved, and Restored.
8 Years Experience
Online in Effingham, IL (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Brandi Norman
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Post-Degree Certificate Marriage and Family Therapy, PsyPact
I believe that being truly seen, heard, and understood is at the heart of meaningful change. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself, exploring difficulties emotions and working through life’s challenges at your own pace. I do this while using evidence-based practice. It is my goal to understand you as a whole person—not just the struggles that bring you to therapy. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion and to build the psychological flexibility to navigate life’s challenges. You deserve a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity and compassion, and that is what I work to offer every person who enters my practice.
15 Years Experience
Online in Effingham, IL
LGBTQ+ therapists in Effingham, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Effingham, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (65%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 55% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |