LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sterling, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sterling, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Sterling, IL
LGBTQ+
Eliot B. Altschul
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges. I am passionate about helping gay men heal from the negative messages that we received growing up that taught us that we are not okay as we are.
31 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
We create a safe, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions with understanding and respect.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL
LGBTQ+
Eric Tivers (ADHD reWired)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
As a queer, bisexual, and sex-positive therapist, I know how powerful it can be to have a space where you don’t have to explain or edit who you are. My practice is fully LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming of all identities and relationship structures, including polyamorous and kink communities. As a bisexual man, I understand the unique challenges of biphobia and bi-erasure — both within and outside of the LGBTQ+ community — and how isolating that can feel.
I also understand how shame, masking, and rejection can shape our sense of self — and how healing it can be to feel seen, accepted, and supported just as you are. In therapy, we’ll explore identity, relationships, and self-expression in ways that align with your values and your nervous system. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, honoring the intersections of queerness, neurodivergence, and authenticity. Whether you’re processing coming out, navigating gender or relationship transitions, or simply wanting to live more fully as yourself, this is a space where all of you is welcome.
17 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Best Therapies welcomes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) folks who want support. We are committed to and value diversity for our practitioners, families, and communities.
LGBTQIA+, Gender Non-Conforming (GNC), and Non-Binary (Enby) as well as Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) folks continue to experience stigma, harassment, discrimination, and violence. If you are in need of affirming support surrounding your experience as someone who is questioning their sexuality, gender expression, or identity within the LGBTQIA+ community, and are interested in connecting with a practitioner at Best Therapies, please reach out.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sterling, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sterling, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
39%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |