LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Matteson, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Matteson, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
We are not our sexuality. That is just one aspect of the human experience. All humans have value.
30 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey! If you're navigating the unique challenges that come with being a part of the queer and LGBTQ+ community, we're here to offer a supportive space just for you. As a specialist, we understand the importance of embracing your identity and the hurdles that might come your way. Let's work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a judgment-free zone. Whether it's coming out, building self-acceptance, or facing societal pressures, we're here to help. Your journey matters, and we're dedicated to providing a safe space where you can be your authentic self. Let's team up to make your path one of self-discovery, empowerment, and pride. You're not alone, and we're honored to be part of your journey.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
When addressing LGBTQ+ issues, we provide a welcoming and affirming space where you can feel truly seen and understood. We recognize that navigating identity, relationships, and societal pressures can bring unique challenges, and our goal is to support you in a way that honors your individuality. By offering a compassionate ear and using inclusive, strengths-based approaches, we work together to address your concerns and celebrate your authentic self. Whether you’re seeking guidance on identity, facing discrimination, or just need a safe space to express yourself, we’re here to walk with you on your journey towards empowerment and self-acceptance.
16 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC & Jennifer Froemel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Matteson, IL
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
In-Person Near Matteson, IL
Online in Matteson, IL
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
In-Person Near Matteson, IL
Online in Matteson, IL
LGBTQ+
Gemstone Wellness, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LPC
At Gemstone Wellness, LGBTQIA2S+ therapy is not framed as helping you “figure yourself out” in isolation—it is about understanding your identity in the full context of your life, your relationships, and the systems you’ve had to navigate. We recognize that exploring sexual orientation and gender identity can be expansive and liberating, while also complex, disorienting, and at times deeply painful. Therapy creates space for all of that to exist at once, without pressure to define, label, or resolve it prematurely.
Our practice is queer-led, and many of our therapists share lived experience within LGBTQIA2S+ communities. All clinicians are deeply trained in affirming care, meaning you won’t need to educate your therapist, defend your identity, or filter your experience to be understood. If working with a queer therapist is important to you, we prioritize that in our matching process, because we believe safety and resonance are foundational to meaningful work.
We approach this work through a trauma-informed, culturally aware lens. Living outside of dominant norms often comes with chronic stress—navigating visibility, safety, family systems, religion, and broader societal messaging that can invalidate or pathologize difference. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, shame, disconnection, or a sense of fragmentation. Therapy helps contextualize these experiences so they are no longer carried as personal failures, but understood as adaptive responses to real environments.
Our work often includes exploring the intersection of identity with relationships, intimacy, and community. This may involve navigating coming out, questioning or evolving identity, processing internalized stigma, or building relationships that feel aligned and authentic. We also support clients in non-traditional relationship structures, offering care that is explicitly affirming of queer, trans, polyamorous, and kink communities.
What distinguishes Gemstone Wellness is the relational experience of therapy itself. Sessions are collaborative, engaged, and human. We are not neutral observers of your identity—we are active, curious, and attuned participants in your process. There is room for uncertainty, for humor, for grief, and for growth.
The goal is not to arrive at a fixed definition of who you are. It is to build a relationship with yourself that feels grounded, coherent, and free—so your identity becomes something you live, not something you have to prove.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Matteson, IL
Online in Matteson, IL
LGBTQ+
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
At Wolf Pack, we provide affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Our team supports you in exploring identity, relationships, and life transitions with acceptance and care.
19 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
William Rees
Life Coach, PCC
As a gay man myself, I understand that navigating identity, relationships, belonging, and self-acceptance can come with unique challenges, and I bring both personal understanding and professional coaching experience to this work. I offer a welcoming, affirming, and judgment-free space where LGBTQ+ individuals can explore who they are, embrace their identities, navigate life’s complexities, and build lives and relationships that feel genuinely their own.
6 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Laura DeAngelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I have received training in LGBTQ+ issues and have lived experience as a parent of two adult children who identify as LGBTQ+. I am a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights!
10 Years Experience
Online in Matteson, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Matteson, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Matteson, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |