A “Village‑Within‑the‑City” Meets a Practice That Works in Tandem
Roscoe Village is famous for feeling like a small town tucked inside Chicago: tree‑lined streets, indie boutiques along Roscoe, summer festivals like Retro on Roscoe and Burger Fest, and front porches where neighbors actually wave. Families flock here for the walkability, top‑rated Audubon Elementary, and Saturday pick‑up games in Hamlin Park.
That mix of close‑knit community and creative spirit parallels Tandem Psychology’s ethos just steps from the Roscoe/Lincoln/Paulina intersection. Our Lakeview office (technically Roscoe Village by ZIP code) offers the research‑tested therapy you’d expect from clinicians trained at Northwestern, Harvard, and UChicago, delivered with the warmth you’d expect from your favorite corner café.
Getting to Us From Your House
| On Foot or Stroller - Most residents are within a 5‑ to 10‑minute walk of our offices at 3354 N Paulina St. and 3304 N Lincoln Ave. (We’re on the second level of the building that Frasca is in!) |
| By Bike / Divvy - Cruise Roscoe Street’s bike lane or the leafy Damen Ave. The Divvy dock at Roscoe & Lincoln is across the street from our offices. |
| CTA Bus - Hop the 152 Addison bus to Addison and Paulina; we’re two blocks south. |
| Brown Line - Exit Paulina station; our building is visible as you walk south. |
| Driving - Street parking on Paulina, Roscoe, and Lincoln usually opens up within one orbit of the block; Henderson Blvd and Ravenswood are good options too |
| Prefer no commute at all? All services are available via encrypted telehealth sessions — perfect for nap‑time therapy or snow‑day protection |
Therapy and Testing Services Offered to Roscoe Village Residents
| Evidence‑based service | Common goals we address |
|---|---|
| Individual Therapy | Quiet racing thoughts, adjust to parenting, beat burnout, navigate identity shifts |
| Couples & Relationship Therapy | Repair communication, negotiate parenting roles, and improve your sex life |
| Adolescent Therapy | School stress, social‑media anxiety, coming‑out support |
| Family Therapy | Coparenting alignment, navigating political differences |
| Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing | ADHD diagnosis, learning evaluations for IEPs, and SAT/ACT accommodations, diagnostic second opinions |
| Research‑tested approaches (CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems) | Treat trauma, OCD, chronic stress, depression, and anxiety |
Every session is LGBTQ‑affirming, culturally responsive, and trauma‑informed — values that echo Roscoe Village’s inclusive “everyone knows your name” vibe.
Insurance and Payment Made Local‑Easy
We’re in‑network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Lyra Health.
Out‑of‑network reimbursement, HSA/FSA payments, and short‑term sliding-scale plans are options, too. Our care‑navigation team does the benefits detective work so you can stay focused on growth, not copay codes.
Why Roscoe Village Neighbors Start Therapy With Us
- Professional strain: Because they trust our ability to support high-responsibility roles with discretion, insight, and flexible scheduling that fits around demanding workweeks.
- Parenting in a “kid‑centric” zip code: Because we understand the pressures of raising children in a neighborhood focused on achievement and help parents stay grounded in their own identity and needs.
- Community fatigue: Because we recognize how caregiving and volunteering can lead to emotional burnout, and we offer space to process, reset, and set healthier boundaries.
- Second‑adolescence journeys: Because our LGBTQ+ clients know we affirm their identities fully and provide the tools to explore milestones, relationships, and growth on their own terms.
If any of that sounds like you, you already belong here, and your therapist will weave those neighborhood realities into a customized treatment plan.
Real Support for Real-Life Demands
Between school drop‑offs, café meet‑ups, and festival weekends, Roscoe Village life is rich, and sometimes, richly demanding. Tandem Psychology pairs cutting‑edge therapy with neighborhood savvy to help you thrive right where you already love living. When you’re ready to lighten the mental load, we’re half a block down the street — or one click away.