Shairee Lackey is a compassionate advocate and clinician dedicated to LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care. With over a decade of leadership in behavioral health, Shairee merges clinical expertise with a relentless commitment to equity, creating safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQIA+ individuals can thrive.

Shairee’s academic foundation—a PhD in Clinical Psychology, dual master’s degrees, and specialized training in trauma and psychopharmacology—fuels her evidence-based, intersectional approach to care. Her work is rooted in addressing systemic disparities, particularly for LGBTQIA+, refugee, and BIPOC communities, ensuring access to culturally responsive and trauma-informed services.

Pioneering LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
* Served as manager of behavioral health consulting at Howard Brown Health (Chicago’s premier LGBTQIA+ healthcare provider), championing DEI-driven strategies to reduce barriers for marginalized populations.
* Designed trauma-informed care models at Friend Health, improving mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ clients through tailored therapy, substance use support, and community partnerships.
* Launched telehealth initiatives to expand access to affirming care, particularly for rural and underserved LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth mental health, collaborating with nonprofits and educational institutions to provide resources and crisis support.