Gay Therapist and LGBTQ Friendly
Trying to find a gay therapist in Chicago or a counselor that is familiar with gay, lesbian and bisexual matters can sometimes be a challenge. This is particularly true when there are counseling needs connected to dating and romance or marriage and family.
To keep it real – the issues that impact LGBT individuals are often unique in nature.
And while many counselors “bill” themselves as being knowledgeable about the gay community, a good deal of them lack the proper knowledge, training or insight to understand the unique dynamics that are at play when it comes to the LGBTQ community.
Need a Gay Therapist in Chicago?
What is important that you know is simply this – at 2nd Story Counseling, we get it! We’ve been working with the LGBT community for nearly 20 years and have several counselors on staff that openly identify as gay.
And so it’s like this … if you are looking for a therapist that is cool with gay folks and understands the unique dynamics – you have come to the right place!
As a gay affirming organization since its founding, we feel confident that we can help you with your counseling needs in a number of important life areas.
Gay Therapist Chicago Helping Areas:
- Relationship challenges
- Depression [see depression therapist Chicago page]
- Wounded self-esteem
- Body image issues
- Drug and Alcohol Issues
- Gay couples counseling
- Lesbian couples counseling
- Polyamorous relationships
- HIV related issues
- Health and wellness
- Financial challenges
- Career concerns
- Family and children
- Premarital counseling
- Healthy boundaries
- Getting Unstuck
- Loss and Grief
- Self-Esteem
Celebrating Your LGBTQ+ Uniqueness
The Chicago counseling and therapy services we offer to people who are LGBTQ+ is part of our shared values at 2nd Story. From individual therapy to relationship counseling, to family therapy and teen counseling – we support ALL of you.
Our counselors realize that you are a unique individual and your gender and sexual identity cannot be defined by others.
Even in a city like Chicago and even in Northside communities like Lakeview, Andersonville, and Roscoe Village, stereotyping, bias, oppression, and outright discrimination still take place.
Through all of that, you are here – hoping to be the best version of yourself in a world that is often unforgiving. We want to support you and provide the attention you deserve. At 2SC, you are not invisible.
LGBTQ+ Relationships
If you identify as queer, you already know that relationships are important and unique. That is why it is critical to work with a psychotherapist who “gets” the special nature of LGBTQ+ relationships.
True healing happens outside of the counseling office, with the seeds of compassion being planted during therapy sessions. In this way, you can gain new insight in a safe and nurturing environment.
With a LGBTQ+ affirming counselor, you give yourself the opportunity to better see aspects of yourself – and your attachments – in ways that empower you while leaving shame at the door.
Sex Positive Therapy
Should you choose to work with one of our Chicago therapists, you will find a sex positive counselor. You will also find a kink friendly individual who wants to support your interests, turn-ons and desires.
Our counselors offer an oasis away from having to conceal the different parts of yourself that you sometimes hide and can even feel abandoned.
LGBTQ+ Spiritual Support
If you identify as gay, lesbian, trans or questioning, you may already know what it is like to be rejected by different religions.
At 2nd Story, we support ALL of you, including your spiritual beliefs – whatever they might be or not be. It is entirely possible you have experienced spiritual trauma, particularly if you are/were a member of an organized religion.
Should you deem it important, we will partner with you to explore your gender, faith, sexuality, and spirituality. Integration, acceptance and self-love can be a real goal of therapy.
Find a Queer Therapist in Chicago
If you need a queer therapist in Chicago, we would love to work with you. Should our practice be full at the time of your request, we are committed to helping you find the right LGBTQ+ counselor to meet your needs.
Our main offices are in the Lakeview/Boystown area of Chicago, not far from the Center on Halsted and just blocks away from public transit.
Gay Therapists for Insight
Our counselors, therapists and relationship experts want to help you identify the barriers that may be keeping you or your relationship from reaching its full potential.
If you are gay, it can often be helpful to work with a gay therapist or gay affirming therapist so you do not have to worry about “editing” what you say. Counseling and therapy should be about insight and new directions – and that cannot happen if you are afraid of being who you are.
Call us today at 773-528-1777 to learn more about our LGBT counseling services or send us a confidential note via our contact form. If you would like a gay therapist/gay friendly therapist or have gay counseling needs, we would like to be your choice.
Like our motto says, every life has a second story. Be sure to visit our Chicago therapists blog for more articles on issues impacting LGBT individuals. For fun, we have also included a link to fans of male celebrities below.
Now who ever said finding a therapist in Chicago was boring? Thanks for stopping by our counseling center!
Fans of Male Celebrities
