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LGBTQ Therapy

You deserve a therapist who gets it without you having to explain the basics first. That’s what an affirming practice actually means.
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Licensed Therapists
HIPAA Compliant & Confidential
LGBTQ+ Affirming & Anti-Racist Practice
In-Person & Online Sessions Available
Lgbtq Therapy

"Affirming isn't a label we put on a page. It's how every session actually goes."

  • Understanding What Affirming Actually Means

You shouldn’t have to educate your therapist before you can actually start working on what brought you in.

Maybe you’re processing identity, coming out, family reactions, or just navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ person in spaces that aren’t always built for you. On top of whatever brought you to therapy, you shouldn’t also have to manage your therapist’s discomfort or lack of understanding.

Our therapists are LGBTQIA+ affirming by practice, which means the identity part isn’t something you have to explain or defend here.

Learn About Our Approach
  • Why Choose Us

When You Come to Urban Wellness as a queer client

  • You will work with a therapist who's genuinely affirming, not just accepting
  • You will process identity, coming out, or family dynamics without having to educate your therapist
  • You will get support for whatever brought you in without your identity being treated as the problem
  • You will have a space that's safe regardless of where you are in your identity journey
  • You will work with therapists who understand the specific stress of navigating unaffirming spaces
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Who Benefits Most from LGBTQ Therapy

You will benefit if:
  • You want a therapist who's genuinely LGBTQIA+ affirming, not just neutral
  • You're processing identity, coming out, or family reactions
  • You're dealing with the stress of navigating unaffirming spaces
  • You want support for anything else going on in your life without your identity being centered as "the issue"
  • You're looking for community-informed care, not generic therapy applied to your identity
You might not be ready yet if:
  • severe mental illness
  • active substance abuse

If you're in crisis, we recommend outpatient services at a local program first. For substance concerns, see our Addiction page.

— we'll make sure you get the right support.
  • Starting Your Journey

What the Process Looks Like

  • Share what’s bringing you in and any context that matters to you.
Week One
  • Weekly sessions in an affirming space, addressing whatever brought you in.
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  • Review progress
  • build a plan going forward.
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  • Specialized Support

Explore Our Therapists

Some concerns need a more specific approach. Explore our focused LGBTQ therapists below

Annabelle Harvey, Lsw

Annabelle Harvey, LSW

I’m a therapist in Portage Park who works with adolescents,...

Grace Sandeman, Lpc

Grace Sandeman, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sauganash who works with...

Amber Khan, Lpc

Amber Khan, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Edison Park who works...

River Prabhala, Lcsw

River Prabhala, LCSW

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Forest Park who...

Erin Loughlin

Erin Loughlin, LCPC

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Sauganash who loves...

Nora Coghlan Aguirre Lsw

Nora Coghlan Aguirre, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works with...

Angela Nino Lsw

Angela Nino, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works with...

Ava Szott

Ava Szott, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works with...

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Ava Rapp, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash working with youth...

Suzie Mascorro, LCSW

I’m a Clinical Social Worker in Portage Park who works...

Leah Donahue Lcsw

Leah Donahue, LCSW

I’m a therapist in Portage Park who works with adults,...

Chris Lunsford

Chris Lunsford, LCSW
  • Transparent Pricing

What Will You Pay for Counseling?

Counseling is a fee-for-service program at Urban Wellness. Initial sessions cost $205 and follow-up sessions cost $180. We recommend at least 8 weekly sessions. We are in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS HMO (Northshore), and United Healthcare.

BCBS PPO

United Healthcare

Cigna

Aetna

BCBS HMO (Northshore)

All Major Cards

HSA/FSA

$

205

INITIAL SESSION
Your First Appointment

A 55-minute intake to understand your story, goals, and begin building your treatment plan.

$

180

FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS
Ongoing Weekly Sessions

We recommend at least 8 sessions for meaningful, lasting progress. Most clients continue beyond that.

  • Get Started

Your Next Steps

We’ve made it as easy as possible to begin your healing journey.
Choose the option that works best for you.

Book Appointment

Submit your appointment request online to get started with care. Schedule an Appointment

Email Us

Reach out anytime and our intake team will help guide you. Email the Intake Team

Call Us

Speak directly with our team to get support finding the right fit. 773-774-4444 ext. 0

Text Us

773-677-5002