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Jx Heithmar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community. I work with folks around trauma healing, gender and sexual identity exploration, developing healthy conflict and attachment styles (poly and kink affirming,) combating addiction, disability/chronic illness and building sincere connection to self and others. I center my practice around queer theory, feminist theory and critical race theory. I aim to recognize any power dynamic in a therapeutic alliance and work towards cultivating a space that is egalitarian. Finding balance and stability through struggle is a primary focus of mine in my practice.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community. I work with folks around trauma healing, gender and sexual identity exploration, developing healthy conflict and attachment styles (poly and kink affirming,) combating addiction, disability/chronic illness and building sincere connection to self and others. I center my practice around queer theory, feminist theory and critical race theory. I aim to recognize any power dynamic in a therapeutic alliance and work towards cultivating a space that is egalitarian. Finding balance and stability through struggle is a primary focus of mine in my practice.
Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. Sex-positive and experienced with ENM & polyamory. I provide individual therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!
Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. Sex-positive and experienced with ENM & polyamory. I provide individual therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
I specialize in working with people who want to change their relationship with depression, anxiety, substance use, and disordered eating behaviors.
You are seeking a safe space to share your unfiltered emotions, thoughts, and desires. You are seeking an unbiased perspective to your situation and issues. You may yearn for human connection, compassion, and unrelenting support in your journey. You value consistency. You want to heal from trauma from the past and use this information to cope with the unpredictable future.
I specialize in working with people who want to change their relationship with depression, anxiety, substance use, and disordered eating behaviors.
You are seeking a safe space to share your unfiltered emotions, thoughts, and desires. You are seeking an unbiased perspective to your situation and issues. You may yearn for human connection, compassion, and unrelenting support in your journey. You value consistency. You want to heal from trauma from the past and use this information to cope with the unpredictable future.
I specialize in working with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
I work at Practical Audacity. We are a Group Practice where therapy is performed by Queer Identified/ Aligned and Trauma-Informed Professionals. We want people to find Pleasure, Joy, and Confidence in their sexuality no matter what barriers they face. We provide therapy and coaching grounded in feminist ideals and collaboration, focusing on strengths, trauma-informed care, and science-backed interventions and, at the same time, providing a space for you to feel safe and seen right where you are.
I specialize in working with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
I work at Practical Audacity. We are a Group Practice where therapy is performed by Queer Identified/ Aligned and Trauma-Informed Professionals. We want people to find Pleasure, Joy, and Confidence in their sexuality no matter what barriers they face. We provide therapy and coaching grounded in feminist ideals and collaboration, focusing on strengths, trauma-informed care, and science-backed interventions and, at the same time, providing a space for you to feel safe and seen right where you are.
J Kenney Post-Doctoral Fellow
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
Many people struggle with feeling lost and directionless or anxious about their ability to cope with life on life’s terms. For some people, these feelings can linger and become the painful lens through which you see yourself and the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With care and support, you can become more confident and loving toward yourself. You might even wake up one day and realize that instead of needing to read the instructional manual for life, you are ready to write your own. However, you might need some rough drafts and edits first. That is where therapy comes in.
Many people struggle with feeling lost and directionless or anxious about their ability to cope with life on life’s terms. For some people, these feelings can linger and become the painful lens through which you see yourself and the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With care and support, you can become more confident and loving toward yourself. You might even wake up one day and realize that instead of needing to read the instructional manual for life, you are ready to write your own. However, you might need some rough drafts and edits first. That is where therapy comes in.
Over time, we have all developed coping strategies that have gotten us to today, yet many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, complacent, or even having accepted unhappiness. Through the therapeutic relationship, we will work together to add new skills to your repertoire, while learning more about how behaviors and previous experiences show up in your day to day life. Although I use in a variety of specific techniques and interventions, much of our work together rests on the idea that that although challenges are a natural part of life, we move towards healing naturally when we feel understood by others and by ourselves.
Over time, we have all developed coping strategies that have gotten us to today, yet many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, complacent, or even having accepted unhappiness. Through the therapeutic relationship, we will work together to add new skills to your repertoire, while learning more about how behaviors and previous experiences show up in your day to day life. Although I use in a variety of specific techniques and interventions, much of our work together rests on the idea that that although challenges are a natural part of life, we move towards healing naturally when we feel understood by others and by ourselves.
I work with life transitions, grief, and spirituality. Perhaps your sense of purpose or meaning has gone missing - maybe someone you know is no longer here, or perhaps something you thought was a certainty in your life - a job, a relationship, a friend, a pet, a community, your health or very life - isn't so certain anymore. You don't know why or maybe even how. We'll start there. We'll hold space together as we work collaboratively to build awareness, cultivate compassion toward your self no matter how your self shows up, and act toward your values and desires.
I work with life transitions, grief, and spirituality. Perhaps your sense of purpose or meaning has gone missing - maybe someone you know is no longer here, or perhaps something you thought was a certainty in your life - a job, a relationship, a friend, a pet, a community, your health or very life - isn't so certain anymore. You don't know why or maybe even how. We'll start there. We'll hold space together as we work collaboratively to build awareness, cultivate compassion toward your self no matter how your self shows up, and act toward your values and desires.
We live in a stressful, complex, and contradictory world. And though you do your best to cope with the chaos around you, sometimes it gets overwhelming. The chaos can make you question your decisions - sometimes it can even make you question who and how you are. Why are there so many obstacles to the life and relationships you want? Shouldn’t there be a clearer path? It can be so hard to navigate through the noise. Craving to connect more fully but end up feeling needy and more alone. Wanting to feel safe, but unease grows and bleeds through. Striving to be authentic, but there is so much noise it is hard to hear your true self.
We live in a stressful, complex, and contradictory world. And though you do your best to cope with the chaos around you, sometimes it gets overwhelming. The chaos can make you question your decisions - sometimes it can even make you question who and how you are. Why are there so many obstacles to the life and relationships you want? Shouldn’t there be a clearer path? It can be so hard to navigate through the noise. Craving to connect more fully but end up feeling needy and more alone. Wanting to feel safe, but unease grows and bleeds through. Striving to be authentic, but there is so much noise it is hard to hear your true self.
Hello! My name is Stephen, and I am a queer art therapist and licensed professional counselor in Illinois. Each person's story is unique, which is why I utilize narrative, person-centered, and Internal Family Systems approaches to help individuals achieve a greater understanding of self through creative self-expression and storytelling. Through creative processes, we can explore and visualize these narratives and beliefs, fostering understanding and connection. I am here to help you cultivate and tell the story of your life and together, we'll navigate your journey, transforming challenges into strength and self-discovery!
Hello! My name is Stephen, and I am a queer art therapist and licensed professional counselor in Illinois. Each person's story is unique, which is why I utilize narrative, person-centered, and Internal Family Systems approaches to help individuals achieve a greater understanding of self through creative self-expression and storytelling. Through creative processes, we can explore and visualize these narratives and beliefs, fostering understanding and connection. I am here to help you cultivate and tell the story of your life and together, we'll navigate your journey, transforming challenges into strength and self-discovery!
You are resilient, capable, and unwilling to settle for the status quo. Your reluctance to fit the mold may complicate things, but it’s worth it. However, sometimes, the space between who you are and who you want to be can feel vast, and life can overwhelm our capacity to cope - in those moments, it takes bravery to reach out for support. Together we will celebrate your uniqueness, investigate the barriers to your progress, increase feelings of self-worth and efficacy and expand upon your existing strengths to cultivate an authentic future full of possibilities.
You are resilient, capable, and unwilling to settle for the status quo. Your reluctance to fit the mold may complicate things, but it’s worth it. However, sometimes, the space between who you are and who you want to be can feel vast, and life can overwhelm our capacity to cope - in those moments, it takes bravery to reach out for support. Together we will celebrate your uniqueness, investigate the barriers to your progress, increase feelings of self-worth and efficacy and expand upon your existing strengths to cultivate an authentic future full of possibilities.
Gideon Greene
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I approach clinical work from a trauma-informed perspective and with the idea that the client is the expert on their own life. I am trans and queer-identified, and I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I understand the struggle to find a therapist who can understand one’s community both from professional and personal experience. I also know that both art and therapy can be intimidating and my goal is to provide a space where both feel accessible.
I approach clinical work from a trauma-informed perspective and with the idea that the client is the expert on their own life. I am trans and queer-identified, and I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I understand the struggle to find a therapist who can understand one’s community both from professional and personal experience. I also know that both art and therapy can be intimidating and my goal is to provide a space where both feel accessible.
Online Therapists
Ginny Chesson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist, offering clients relief from emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, and the struggles of daily life. I work with adults in areas including grief and traumatic loss, substance use disorders, anxiety, loneliness, and emotion regulation. You are the expert in your own life, and I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can get clear about what needs to change and how to make it happen. My interventions are based on your specific needs—we’ll keep what helps and let go of what doesn’t. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling confident in managing life’s ups and downs.
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist, offering clients relief from emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, and the struggles of daily life. I work with adults in areas including grief and traumatic loss, substance use disorders, anxiety, loneliness, and emotion regulation. You are the expert in your own life, and I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can get clear about what needs to change and how to make it happen. My interventions are based on your specific needs—we’ll keep what helps and let go of what doesn’t. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling confident in managing life’s ups and downs.
Erin Shea Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
The majority of my work centers on trauma and recovery, which can look like a lot of things. I work primarily (but not exclusively!) with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, and those who have experienced addiction. My practice is strongly aligned with fat liberation and HAES (Health at Every Size). I love working with creative folks or those aiming to pursue something hard/worthwhile. I'm also available to work with other white folks who are looking to engage in anti-racist work.
The majority of my work centers on trauma and recovery, which can look like a lot of things. I work primarily (but not exclusively!) with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, and those who have experienced addiction. My practice is strongly aligned with fat liberation and HAES (Health at Every Size). I love working with creative folks or those aiming to pursue something hard/worthwhile. I'm also available to work with other white folks who are looking to engage in anti-racist work.
Courtney Thompson Lsw Psy.d. Candidate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I am a Licensed Social Worker and have experience working with adolescents and adults with autism, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, and codependency.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
I am a Licensed Social Worker and have experience working with adolescents and adults with autism, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, and codependency.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Seeking therapy can be scary, but taking this first step shows your courage in the face of uncertainty. Therapy is an opportunity for us to explore your goals, interests, and experiences. I'm a queer therapist with an approach that is conversational, warm, and humorous, while also being trauma informed and always non-judgmental. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodiversity/ADHD, relationships, stress, trauma, substance use, OCD, and much more. I also enjoy working with clients involved in kink and ENM dynamics.
Seeking therapy can be scary, but taking this first step shows your courage in the face of uncertainty. Therapy is an opportunity for us to explore your goals, interests, and experiences. I'm a queer therapist with an approach that is conversational, warm, and humorous, while also being trauma informed and always non-judgmental. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodiversity/ADHD, relationships, stress, trauma, substance use, OCD, and much more. I also enjoy working with clients involved in kink and ENM dynamics.
I am a queer therapist who specializes in gender and sexuality affirming therapy, substance abuse, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy and helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD/executive functioning, and Autism.
My passion is helping and empowering people so they can become best versions of theirselves through understanding and acceptance. I work with lgbt+ individuals, grade school children, teens, and adults as well as couples and families.
I am a queer therapist who specializes in gender and sexuality affirming therapy, substance abuse, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy and helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD/executive functioning, and Autism.
My passion is helping and empowering people so they can become best versions of theirselves through understanding and acceptance. I work with lgbt+ individuals, grade school children, teens, and adults as well as couples and families.
My approach to care work is strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I am a nonbinary, queer psychotherapist with experience in LGBTQIA-affirming therapy, providing support to individuals with neurodivergence, exploring gender and sexuality, seeking treatment for substance use disorder, complex trauma, and pervasive mental health conditions.
My approach to care work is strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I am a nonbinary, queer psychotherapist with experience in LGBTQIA-affirming therapy, providing support to individuals with neurodivergence, exploring gender and sexuality, seeking treatment for substance use disorder, complex trauma, and pervasive mental health conditions.
Kassie Straker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Here is a little bit about myself & my practice to see if our collaboration would be the right fit for you & what you are currently looking for in a therapist. I’m Kassie, I’m a queer, neurodivergent art therapist & substance abuse counselor providing outpatient services through Creative Alchemy Counseling in Chicago, Illinois. I see therapy as a space for transformation, as it can lead to change & be a conductor of healing. I envision therapy as a type of alchemy as it can be the transformation of oneself. Meaning we all hold the potential to be the alchemist of our own life, facilitate change, & transform ourselves.
Welcome! Here is a little bit about myself & my practice to see if our collaboration would be the right fit for you & what you are currently looking for in a therapist. I’m Kassie, I’m a queer, neurodivergent art therapist & substance abuse counselor providing outpatient services through Creative Alchemy Counseling in Chicago, Illinois. I see therapy as a space for transformation, as it can lead to change & be a conductor of healing. I envision therapy as a type of alchemy as it can be the transformation of oneself. Meaning we all hold the potential to be the alchemist of our own life, facilitate change, & transform ourselves.
I focus on helping adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship problems, trauma, mental helath issues, LGBTQ+ and cultural issues .
Providing culturally competent and client centered therapy is an important part of my job which is to help you feel safe and heard. I specialize in working with clients who want to understand the emotions and behaviors that impact their daily lives.
I focus on helping adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship problems, trauma, mental helath issues, LGBTQ+ and cultural issues .
Providing culturally competent and client centered therapy is an important part of my job which is to help you feel safe and heard. I specialize in working with clients who want to understand the emotions and behaviors that impact their daily lives.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.