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Therapy at Chicago Therapy Collective

At the heart of Chicago Therapy Collective’s work is our commitment to affirming, accessible, and community-rooted mental health care. Our clinical services center the needs and wellbeing of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, couples, families, and communities—and we work every day to close the LGBTQ+ mental health service gap across Chicago and Illinois.

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Our Therapy Services

CTC offers a wide range of therapeutic services designed to support people across different identities, life stages, and experiences. Our clinicians provide:

  • Individual therapy for adults, teens, and elders
  • Relational therapy for partners, couples, and families
  • Specialized trauma-informed care
  • Expert Gender-affirming support
  • Identity exploration, transition-related care, and LGBTQ+-affirming mental health services
  • Healing-centered modalities such as somatic therapy, mindfulness, and parts-based work (IFS)
  • Group Therapy and Peer Support Groups
  • Specialized services for LGBTQ+ refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers
  • Therapy Services in English, Spanish, Portuguese; some groups and expressive arts offerings available in Arabic. 
  • In-person and telehealth appointments available 

We are dedicated to ensuring that every client receives affirming care rooted in respect, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practice.

 

Our Clinical Team & Provider Network

CTC’s clinical team includes experienced in-house therapists as well as a trusted referral network of LGBTQ+-affirming providers and group practices across Chicago and Illinois.

 

Our clinicians represent a diverse range of modalities and specialties, including:

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
  • Grief & loss
  • Relationship and family dynamics
  • Life transitions
  • Sex Therapy
  • Transgender and gender-expansive care
  • BIPOC-centered and culturally grounded approaches including Liberation Psychology, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Feminist Therapy
  • Art Therapy, Body-based, creative, and holistic healing modalities
  • Depth approaches: psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and IFS therapists available 
  • Classic evidence based practice modalities available, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing

Every therapist in our network shares a deep, demonstrated dedication to high-quality LGBTQ+ mental health care and a passion for strengthening our community’s wellbeing.

 

Insurance, Payment & Accessibility Options

  • Private Insurance:  BCBS PPO, BCBC Blue Choice, Aetna PPO 
  • Medicaid:  Blue Cross Community Plans and  Illinois HFS Plans
  • Out of Network Insurance: we can provide a superbill
  • Self pay
  • Sliding scale and low fee therapy is available to those who are uninsured, underinsured or otherwise face barriers to accessing care

No one is turned away based on ability to pay for therapy services. High quality therapy should be available to all! 

Therapy Inquiry Form

How to Book an Appointment

We aim to make getting connected to care as easy as possible.

 

1. Complete the Therapy Inquiry Form

Click the link to complete our secure online Therapy Inquiry form. This helps us understand your needs, preferences, and insurance details so we can get you matched with a therapist highly aligned with your unique needs. 

 

2. Receive a Personalized Match

Our intake team reviews every form and connects you with an in-house clinician or a trusted provider in our referral network who best aligns with your goals and unique needs. 

 

3. Begin Your Therapy Journey

Your matched therapist will reach out to confirm your first appointment and discuss next steps.

 

Questions?

Email our therapy coordination team at [email protected].

Therapists with Openings

 For Therapists: Join CTC’s Network

Are you an LGBTQ+-identified or allied therapist or practice group committed to providing high-quality, accessible mental health services for LGBTQ+ communities?


CTC is expanding its clinical team and referral network. We welcome therapists who share our vision for culturally responsive, community-centered care and who want to be part of the largest LGBTQ+ mental health provider network in Illinois.


Get connected today.

Email us at [email protected] to learn more about joining CTC as a provider or referral partner.