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Personalized, affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and young adults—offered in Chicago and online across Illinois.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy and Counseling in Chicago

Positive Regard Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive counseling practice in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.

Our licensed therapists provide individual, couples, and relationship therapy, gender-affirming care, trauma, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergent-affirming support. We also specialize in kink-aware counseling, geek therapy, and creative group offerings.

Whether you’re seeking support around relationships, identity, mental health, or sexuality, PRT offers a welcoming space where you’ll never be shamed for who you are or what you care about.

We serve Andersonville, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Uptown, Lakeview, and Rogers Park with both in-person and secure teletherapy.

At PRT, you’re always met with unconditional positive regard.

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Meet Our Therapists

Our diverse, affirming team blends clinical expertise with warmth and real-world understanding to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Sam Chen, MA

Sam Chen, LSW (she/her)

Judi Moore

Judi Moore (she/her)

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Eric Underhill, LSW (he/him)

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Clare Cinelli, BA (she/they)

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Jordan Rahm, BA (she/her)

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Ryan Womack, LCSW, CADC (he/him)

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Michael Brown, LPC (he/him)

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Marty Kezon, LCSW (he/they)

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Paige Harper, LPC (she/her)

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Sam Milstone, LPC (he/him)

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Dana Wierzbicki, LCPC (she/they)

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Bert Fox, LCPC (he/him)

Our Location

Neighborhoods We Serve

We’re located in the heart of Andersonville, and we serve nearby locations:

Uptown

Ravenswood

Rogers Park

Edgewater

Lakeview

Lincoln Square

Frequently
Asked Questions

Do you offer in-person therapy in Chicago and online sessions across Illinois?

Yes. We see clients in our Andersonville office and via secure telehealth statewide.

Absolutely. We’re LGBTQ+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and sex-positive, welcoming monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships.

Anxiety, depression, burnout, relationships, identity exploration, college/life transitions, grief, trauma recovery, and motivation/focus.

We review your goals, history, and preferences, answer questions, and create a clear plan so you know what to expect next.

Positive Regard Therapy accepts PPO plans from:
 
• Anthem
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• MultiPlan/PHCS
• UnitedHealth/Optum
 
PRT is not in network with HMO or Medicaid plans. If you need to confirm your PPO benefits, call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask about your outpatient mental health coverage. 

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