TK Hays, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
Pronouns – They/Them
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.