LGBTQ+ therapists in Salem, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Salem, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Kinnari Birla
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
At Elvive Psychological Services, we believe that every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step, and our team is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and move toward lasting change.
We recognize that each person's story is unique. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we tailor treatment to each individual's strengths, experiences, values, and goals. Our clinicians use evidence-based practices while fostering genuine, collaborative relationships that empower clients to make meaningful progress.
Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, cultural or identity-related experiences, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, we are here to support you. Our goal is to help clients develop practical tools, gain greater self-understanding, and create fulfilling, balanced lives.
At Elvive Psychological Services, we are honored to be part of your journey and are dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and high-quality mental health care every step of the way.
13 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
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 Salem, IL
Serving LGBTQ+
Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Cindy Yu is a bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Florida, Alabama, and Illinois. She is well-trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Bowen’s theory, Gottman Method, CBT, and more. Cindy believes that each client is comprised of unique yet charismatic components such as personal upbringings, religious beliefs, and cultural backgrounds, that all contribute to narrate a cohesive personal story. This fundamental ideology has cultivated her into offering her clients unconditional positive regard and respect, while tailoring her treatment orientations to better serve each client’s individuality. Her passion is to help individuals, couples, and families to understand the misunderstood, to discover hope from the hopelessness, to speak the unspoken, and to seek possibilities through the impossible. Cindy also has a background in the medical field where she has obtained a strong foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and medications. She understands the intricacy between medical burden and mental health.
5 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer an innovative approach to quintessential wellness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
Serving LGBTQ+
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
I work alongside my clients to help them feel curious and gain understanding about the things they struggle with and themselves as people. My hope is that our collaborative effort to understand all of you will allow you to find solutions to the challenges you face in your own unique way. I know this can be a intimidating task; I try hard to help you feel supported in it, so you have the space to be curious about parts of yourself that might be hard to face alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
LGBTQ+ therapists in Salem, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Salem, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Stress |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 85% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |