TK Hays, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
Pronouns: They/Them
Life is challenging—but finding LGBTQIA+ Psychiatric Care Chicago that truly listens shouldn’t be. As a queer-affirming psychiatric provider, I offer integrative, trauma-informed care that prioritizes trust, transparency, and collaboration. I provide secure psychiatric services in Chicago and via telehealth across Illinois, supporting adolescents and adults through personalized medication management.
Medication may be one helpful tool; however, it’s never the only one. Instead, I take time to explain your options clearly so you can make informed decisions. Together, we review the benefits, risks, and alternatives, so you remain actively involved in your care.
LGBTQIA+ Psychiatric Care Chicago
I provide psychiatric support for adolescents and adults, with a focus on gender-affirming, poly-affirming, and kink-aware care. Additionally, my practice is rooted in trauma-informed principles and is inclusive of neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Common Concerns I Support
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression and suicidality
- Bipolar disorder and mood instability
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Sleep disruptions and insomnia
- PTSD and complex trauma
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Autism spectrum support
You deserve mental health care that respects your identity, your autonomy, and your pace. Therefore, I’m here to meet you exactly where you are.
Who I Work Best With
- LGBTQIA+ clients seeking affirming, informed psychiatric care
- Individuals exploring gender identity or navigating transition
- Neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD or autism
- Adolescents and adults managing mood disorders or trauma
- People seeking collaborative medication management in a compassionate, judgment-free space
Education & Credentials
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois Licensed
- LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, poly-affirming, and kink-aware provider
Group Therapy
In addition to individual psychiatric care, I co-facilitate therapy groups designed to foster connection, insight, and healing within a supportive community setting. For example, these groups offer a space to reflect, practice new skills, and feel less alone.
- Queering Connections Group, co-facilitated with Isa Bogart, MA, LPC. This group supports LGBTQIA+ adults in processing relationship experiences and patterns while building communication skills, self-reflection, and connection within a caring, affirming community.
I provide LGBTQIA+ Psychiatric Care in Chicago and through telehealth appointments across Illinois. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or reassessing your current medication, I’m here to support you with openness and care. Ultimately, our work is collaborative and grounded in your goals. Let’s create a plan that supports your healing—you deserve to feel heard, respected, and empowered every step of the way.
