LGBT+

Finding an affirming therapist is possibly the most crucial element in building a positively impactful therapeutic relationship. While different therapeutic techniques, strategies, and psychoeducation can be helpful to a client, building a relationship with the therapist rooted in affirmation, trust, and mutual respect is often the most impactful and important element in talk therapy. Studies…

So, what even is LGBTQ+ therapy?  Of course, we are similar to our cisgender straight counterparts at our core.  We often have similar goals that bring us to therapy: a need for belonging, healthy relationships, life satisfaction, and to fulfill our values.  However, being LGBTQ+ often requires additional considerations and community support when moving through…

Pride had a special resonance to me this year – both as a member of the queer community and as a gay therapist.  In my professional role, I’m consistently honored to be a part of the life changing moments in the lives of the queer people. Still, the deeply personal experiences I witnessed as a…

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time of reflection, acceptance, and solidarity, as well as an opportunity to show support for our loved ones who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. One important way we can support our transgender…

Courage, resilience, and authenticity — these words beautifully encapsulate the spirit of the LGBT affirming trailblazers who have tirelessly fought for LGBT and queer rights. As LGBT pride in Chicago comes to a close, honoring these legends is important. Their stories, filled with bravery and unabashed truth, are a testament to the power of resistance…