Alex Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1 North La Salle Street, Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60602
Let's Connect (708) 729-6106
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out — just a willingness to begin. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, that's okay. We’ll figure it out together. I’d be honored to support you in building a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are and where you want to be. I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, and traumatic life experiences. You're not broken — you're just carrying more than most people can see.
If you're someone who's ready to do the deeper work — not just in session, but between sessions too — you're in the right place. Therapy with me is warm, conversational, and real. While I’ll meet you with compassion and care, we will also set meaningful goals and move toward real, sustainable change.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help you build self-awareness, confidence, and practical tools that support your daily life. Whether you’re working through long-standing patterns or navigating a challenging season, I’m here to help you make sense of it and move forward with clarity.
Call or Email Alex Gay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 729-6106
Let's Connect (708) 729-6106
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Alex Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 729-6106
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.020860 Alex Gay
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended National Louis University, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Alex Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 729-6106
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Alex Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 729-6106
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Alex Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 729-6106
Location
Primary Location
Symmetry Counseling
1 North La Salle Street
Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60602
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