Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals

At Positive Regard Therapy (PRT), we are experienced working with the entire lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. We believe the LGBTQ+ community can benefit from therapy more than any other community because of the unique nature of our journey. Most of us grow up without safe spaces, and therefore without the opportunity to explore our identities. We feel passionately about helping provide those safe spaces for clients.

Common Issues We Work With:

• Coming out

• Family acceptance

• Relationship and intimacy struggles

• Isolation and loneliness

• Depression and anxiety

• Shame and self-esteem

• Anger and emotional regulation

• Sexual issues

• Numbness and disconnection

• Addiction and substance use

A broad and diverse awareness of what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer in our culture beyond "coming out" is an important part of the therapeutic process. Extensive work with the LGBTQ+ community has provided us with valuable knowledge to help integrate the understanding and validation of clients' social realities within their broader therapeutic goals.

Therapy may address a variety of topics, including gender dysphoria, social and family relationships, navigating workplace challenges, mental health support during transition, and creating a fulfilling and authentic life. We are here to help you build resilience, cope with societal pressures, and find peace and self-acceptance.

Get Started Today

If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist in Chicago, please contact us today. Call us at 773.673.9095 or use our contact form to email us and schedule a first session.