LGBT+

Our commitment to people who are LGBT is woven throughout all of what we do - from individual therapy, relationship/couples therapy, family therapy, and adolescent therapy. We recognize that your experience may be different because of your gender identity or sexuality. Unfortunately, gender and sexual identities result in bias, stereotyping, oppression and discrimination all too often. And still, this experience has influenced and continues to influence you; and, we want to understand it and give it the attention it needs.

LGBT relationships are unique. It’s important to work with a therapist who understands the nuances and breadth of LGBT relationships. The healing that happens in the relationship and in the therapy room, becomes healing to your relationships outside of the room. With an LGBT affirming therapist, you can better understand yourself, your attachments, and ultimately navigate your relationships more successfully.

We are sex positive and kink knowledgeable. We use an integrated approaches in the practice of sex positive therapy to support our clients as sexual beings with varied interests and turn-ons.

LGBT identities are often perceived to be incompatible with faith and spirituality. We are committed to honoring and understanding the experiences you’ve had with your identities - whether resolving religious trauma or reconciling LGBT and spiritual identities. If it’s important to you, we will join you in the process of examining gender, sexuality, faith, and spirituality as a way to integrate the whole you.

Our commitment to LGBT affirmation and celebration extends beyond our offices. Our LGBT therapists have trained and continue to train in LGBT affirming and feminist theories. Ongoing reflection and improvement are a core part of our culture. We recognize that our own upbringings, privileges, and experiences in a heteronormative and gender binaristic-society influence our perceptions and actions. We’re committed to growing awareness of these influences and making changes to the ways we contribute to the perpetuation of these societal norms.

We advocate for change at local, state, and national levels. In fact, our team was involved in the passage of Illinois HB0217, which bans conversion therapy for minors. We pledge to advocate on a day-to-day basis through personal expression, direct confrontations, and ongoing teaching and learning.

The team of LGBT therapists at Tandem Psychology commit to providing LGBT affirmative therapy, where LGBT people can feel safe to explore, discover, and express all of who they are.

If you're looking for a queer therapist in Chicago, you’re in the right place. Tandem Psychology has a team of experienced, highly effective therapists specializing in therapy with people who are LGBT and queer. Schedule in-person an appointment at our North Halsted/Boystown/Lakeview offices or a telehealth appointment to meet virtually.