LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westchester, IL
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westchester, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
As an LGBT-affirmative therapist, my goals are to gain a textured and holistic understanding of peoples' salient identities, while promoting empowerment and authentic living.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Susan Killelea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Sex Therapist
Exploration of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression are journeys that often continues after "coming out" or personally acknowledging your orientation and identity. You may want help in defining new feelings, support in affirming your gender, or guidance in informing others of changes. Therapy may help you learn more about your sexual and romantic attractions, relationship wants and needs.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Nick Sotor
Psychologist, PsyD
I operate from lens of decolinization and anti-racism that informs the way I view, relate, and treat all people, including those within the LQBTQ community. I provide a non-judgemental space to talk about all aspects of sexual and gender identity and tend to conceptualize stress and suffering around sexual identity as a product of living within a homophobic/transphobic society rather than a function of internal pathology.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
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
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We specialize in working with individuals who are identified as part of the 2slgbtqia+ community, as well as those who identify as part of ENM, Poly, BDSM and Kink communities. We are queer affirming and sex positive clinicians who are dedicated to providing a safe space for all.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals navigating LGBT issues by providing an affirming and supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and life experiences. LGBT concerns can include coming out, navigating family or social dynamics, internalized stigma, the impact of religion or spirituality, and experiences of discrimination or minority stress. In therapy, we focus on strengthening self-acceptance, processing these experiences, and building resilience in a way that feels validating and empowering. My approach is collaborative and centered on helping you feel more confident in your identity while creating a life that aligns with your values.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
As a member of the queer community myself, I find I have a particular sensitivity to understand the ways in which sexuality and gender can impact one's experience of themself. I find self psychology and it's theories can be particularly helpful in this area.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
For many queer and trans people, the project of selfhood involves a double labor: becoming who you are while contending with a world that has opinions about whether that person should exist. The effects are not always dramatic. Sometimes they are quiet — a lifelong habit of self-editing, a flinch so practiced it no longer registers as a flinch. Therapy is a place where the full weight of that experience can be acknowledged, and where the self that survived it can begin to discover what it wants when it is no longer organizing itself around someone else's discomfort.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westchester, IL
Online in Westchester, IL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westchester, IL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westchester, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |