Therapy for LGBTQ+ Adults in Missouri and Illinois
You Deserve a Space Where You Don’t Have to Explain Yourself
Whether you’re questioning, coming out, reimagining old labels, or deepening your understanding of yourself—identity work can bring up a lot.
Joy, fear, grief, relief, confusion, pride… sometimes all in the same breath.
You might be wondering:
“Is it okay if I’m still figuring this out?”
“What if I don't have the ‘right’ words for how I feel?”
“What if people don’t accept the real me?”
“How do I navigate relationships when I’m still finding myself?”
You deserve a place where the complexity of your experience isn’t just allowed—it’s honored.
You don’t have to have everything “figured out” to be worthy of support.
What LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Looks Like Here
At CLS Counseling & Consulting, we offer therapy that’s identity-affirming, trauma-informed, and centered around you—not assumptions about you.
We create space for:
Exploring your gender, sexuality, or relationship structures without pressure or judgment
Processing family, faith, or cultural tensions around identity
Healing internalized shame or perfectionism around “being enough”
Strengthening self-acceptance and resilience in a world that doesn’t always get it
Navigating transitions, coming out, dating, or relationship changes at your own pace
Common Topics Clients Explore in LGBTQ+ Therapy
Coming out to family, friends, or at work
Living authentically in professional or conservative spaces
Managing anxiety, depression, or trauma related to discrimination or rejection
Exploring nontraditional relationship structures (polyamory, non-monogamy, etc.)
Building affirming community connections
Grieving old versions of yourself—and making space for new ones
Your Story Is Yours to Write
You’re not too much. You’re not “behind.”
You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be—even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
Therapy is a place to unpack the layers, question the old rules, and build a life that reflects your truth, your values, and your hopes for the future.
No timelines. No expectations. Just space to be.
Virtual therapy available for Missouri and Illinois residents
50-minute sessions via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform
Most insurance plans accepted; private pay options available
Free 15-minute consult call to explore if it’s a good fit
We create a safe, affirming space to explore, heal, and rebuild.
How It Works
