TK Hays, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
Life is challenging—but finding a LGBTQIA+ affirming LGBTQIA+ Psychiatric Care in Chicago who truly listens shouldn’t be. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer integrative, trauma-informed care that prioritizes trust, transparency, and collaboration virtually in Illinois. I take time to understand your lived experience and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs and values. Medication may be one helpful tool—but it’s never the only one. I’ll make sure you feel informed about your choices and empowered to take an active role in your care.
I provide psychiatric support for adolescents and adults, with a focus on gender-affirming, poly-affirming, and kink-aware care. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed principles and inclusive of neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Common concerns I support include:
• 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. 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
• Adults and teens managing mood disorders or trauma
• People looking for 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, poly, and kink-affirming provider
I provide secure psychiatric services 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. Let’s work together to create a plan that supports your healing. You deserve to feel heard, respected and empowered every step of the way.
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image College adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Family Conflict Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Identity Development Impulse Control Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Perfectionism Self-esteem Sexuality Social Anxiety Social Isolation Substance Abuse Trauma & PTSD TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
TK Hays, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Allegiance Alliant Health Plans Ambetter Anthem Anthem Blue Cross ASR Banner Aetna Behavioral Health Systems Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Brown University Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) Capital Blue Cross Cigna and Evernorth ComPsych Connecticare Coventry Dartmouth Student Insurance (Cigna OAP) Empire BlueCross Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Fallon Health First Health GEHA Health Alliance Plan (HAP) HealthChoice Health Net HealthPartners Highmark Humana Independence Blue Cross (IBX) International Student Insurance Johns Hopkins HC Magellan Behavioral Health MHNet Behavioral Health Multiplan MVP Health Care Oscar Oxford Pacific Blue Cross PHCS Premera Priority Health Quest Behavioral Health The Alliance UPMC UTHSC Student Insurance (StudentResources) WellCarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1215760483Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Medication Management Motivational InterviewingModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): IL-209031244
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Genderqueer, Non-binary