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Do you need support in understanding, accepting, or navigating your sexual orientation? It can be hard to embrace your identity if you are gay or lesbian, and even harder if you identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, or otherwise. Sometimes the labels of sexual orientation get in the way of just understanding and listening to yourself.

If you aren’t sure of your sexual orientation or which genders you are attracted to, seeking therapy is a great step to take. Whether you are located in downtown Hanover Park, the suburbs of Hanover Park, other nearby places such as Streamwood, Schaumburg, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Could Benefit from a Therapist for Sexual Orientation

If you’re not sure whether you should seek treatment for sexual orientation issues and identities, we can help. Here are some signs indicating you could use the help of a trained professional:

  • You aren’t sure which genders you are attracted to.
  • You have internal turmoil between what you experience and what you want.
  • You are struggling to accept your sexual orientation.
  • You have experienced, or are currently experiencing, trauma related to your sexual orientation.
  • You need mental or emotional support with regard to your sexual orientation.
  • You don’t feel good about yourself.
  • You want people to know your sexual orientation, but are not sure how to tell them.

As one anonymous contributor shared about therapy and sexual orientation, "Therapy helped me love my queer self for who I am. I learned that I didn’t need to label my sexuality to understand it."

Get Started with Sexual Orientation Therapy Today!

Therapy for sexual orientation can drastically improve your mental health, leading you to become a happier, more confident version of yourself. And Mental Health Match can help you get started by matching you with a quality therapist in your area. Just browse the experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Sare Griffis
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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.


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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.

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I believe in the power of play and narrative for clients of all ages. I help clients explore the story of their lives and make mind/body connections through art, writing, and somatic movement. When trapped in our minds, we often need new input.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
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uncover what's holding you back and create a tailored plan to equip you with the insights and tools needed to move forward. We'll celebrate your growth, fostering self-compassion as you build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.


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uncover what's holding you back and create a tailored plan to equip you with the insights and tools needed to move forward. We'll celebrate your growth, fostering self-compassion as you build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.

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My approach is person-centered and informed by emotional awareness, emphasizing the relationship you have with yourself and with significant others in your life. I integrate mindfulness, resilience-building, values exploration, and self-discovery.

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  • Acculturation Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
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  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
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Saima Shaik
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Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.


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Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.

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I enjoy using active techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I also enjoy using techniques aimed at helping you increase your awareness and acceptance, such as mindfulness. I am practicing under supervision by Rebecca Fitzgerald, LCPC.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Muslims
  • South Asians
  • Women
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Amanda Jonikaitis-King
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In our sessions, you'll gain coping skills, explore your identity, and build confidence to create the life you deserve. In couples counseling, we'll enhance communication, understanding, and intimacy.


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In our sessions, you'll gain coping skills, explore your identity, and build confidence to create the life you deserve. In couples counseling, we'll enhance communication, understanding, and intimacy.

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Feeling stuck and unsatisfied? Together, we'll tackle low self-esteem, explore your identity, and uncover your purpose. I'll equip you with practical tools for self-discovery and empowerment, guiding you towards a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
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Marlee Gebhard
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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.


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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My warm approach emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure, self-compassion, and is rooted in mindfulness. I'm affirming of all identities, relationship structures, and am kink-aware. I commonly work topics such as relieving minority stress and resilience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Transgender
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