Therapy in Chicago
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapy for Chicago and Illinois
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life without the right kind of support can make you feel confused and alone. Even in a city like Chicago, many people feel like it isn’t safe to be your full, queer self with your therapist. And then there’s the fact that so many of the most reputable kinds of therapy out there aren’t designed with LGBTQ+ people in mind. You can get burned out trying to find a therapist you can trust.
At Full Focus Therapy, we are committed to the mission of making therapy work for queer people. Our sessions are grounded in a warm, queer-friendly approach to DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. We use the skills from the four modules of DBT to help LGBTQ+ people create fulfilling, satisfying lives. Explore our website to learn more about our psychology private practice offering virtual therapy services to people in Chicago and across the state of Illinois.
We accept Aetna and Cigna insurance in Illinois. Full Focus Therapy is considered an “in-network” provider with those insurances.
Person-Centered Therapy
Stress and trauma can build up over time, leaving you exhausted and isolated. Our therapy services in Chicago are designed to help you survive overwhelming emotions and get some control back over your life. Grounded in a style of therapy with a wealth of research behind it, Full Focus Therapy exists to help you navigate the turmoil of life in 2024, and find some fulfillment as your full, queer self. You’ll learn mindfulness techniques to help you stay grounded, techniques for change that actually work, and acceptance skills for those problems that can’t be solved.
Group Therapy
There’s only so far self-help can take you; each one of us would benefit from having community surrounding us with support. Find solidarity and build connection with people who are navigating similar challenges as you, because you are not alone. Each group therapy session starts with a different Mindfulness activity, so that you can ground yourself in the therapy space and leave the outside world outside for a time. Check back to see when the new cycle of therapy groups will begin.
Family Therapy
Trying to navigate daily living stress without taking it out on your family is a difficult balance for all of us. We at Full Focus Therapy are ready with warmth and expert insight to help your family grow closer in the midst of those challenges. The science of how we make deep and lasting bonds can help you stay cool in the midst of anger, and learn how to approach touchy topics like gender transitions or opening up your relationship with grace. Schedule a consult call to see how we might help your family!
Community Resources
Gay For Good Chicago mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion, and strengthen ties to the broader Chicago community. They facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas.
Every big journey starts with the first step.
We know that choosing a therapy practice can be both exciting and scary. If you’re feeling ready to begin your mental health journey, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today.
