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Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
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Badge N Bottorff

Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP (they, them)

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Chicago, IL 60647
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My approach to counseling is guided by self-empowerment and embracing the person you are and the ways you’d like to foster a kinder relationship with yourself. Our work together will be tailored to the parts of you that you’d like to better understand and support. This may include deep exploration of sexuality, gender, spirituality, culture, and the many different experiences that create the “parts” of who we are. My space is anti-capitalist and fueled by radical self-acceptance.
I am at my core a trans empowerment clinician who has experience working from an intersectional lens to offer an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ folx. I work to decolonize therapy through consistent education from folx with lived experience to show up with intention for folx of different ability-types and folx who face marginalization.
You are the expert of you. My goal is to empower, support, and affirm you along your journey of self exploration. Queer people deserve to take up spaces in mental health that aren’t rooted in harmful stereotypes. I'd love to take up space alongside you.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Rowan Tree Counseling

Chicago, IL 60647

New Moon Counseling Alliance

880 Locust St

Dubuque, IA 52001 map
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I specialize in Transgender, Self Esteem and Religious Trauma 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Connect with Badge N Bottorff
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Rowan Tree Counseling

Chicago, IL 60647

New Moon Counseling Alliance

880 Locust St

Dubuque, IA 52001 map
My website
I specialize in Transgender, Self Esteem and Religious Trauma 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Wellmark BCBS
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Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 113602 Abby N Bottorff
    License state differs from primary location state.

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Loras College, Masters of Arts, Counseling, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: IDPFR 180.016534 / 0325
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors Nationally Certified Counselor / 2024
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I am trained in IFS and somatic work, earning a Certified Complex Trauma Professional level II license. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Iowa, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (CCMHC).
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Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.
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I am trained in IFS and somatic work, earning a Certified Complex Trauma Professional level II license. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Iowa, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (CCMHC).
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Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • Self Esteem
  • Religious Trauma

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Self-Empowerment
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
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I like to believe that therapy can look like fostering an energetic, curious relationship with parts of yourself, with the way you fit into the world, the way you engage with your relationships, and the way you choose to express your story. Queer folx deserve to take up spaces in mental health that aren't rooted in harmful stereotypes and heteronormativity.
Photo of Badge N Bottorff, Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.
"
I like to believe that therapy can look like fostering an energetic, curious relationship with parts of yourself, with the way you fit into the world, the way you engage with your relationships, and the way you choose to express your story. Queer folx deserve to take up spaces in mental health that aren't rooted in harmful stereotypes and heteronormativity.
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Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.

2 Endorsements

New Moon Counseling Alliance
New Moon Counseling Alliance
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Bailey Wolfson
Bailey Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
What I appreciate most about Abby is how real they are. They bring warmth, patience and clarity to conversation. It feels easy and safe. They center a trauma informed care approach and offer anti-oppressive practice and bottom up processing modalities.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Gay 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)
  • Attachment-based
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
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Therapy with me is custom to each person. I love integrating Dungeons and Dragons with narrative therapy or blending your own special interests into relatable "parts" work. No two people are the same, so therapy shouldn't be either.
Photo of Badge N Bottorff, Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.
"
Therapy with me is custom to each person. I love integrating Dungeons and Dragons with narrative therapy or blending your own special interests into relatable "parts" work. No two people are the same, so therapy shouldn't be either.
Photo of Badge N Bottorff, Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Rowan Tree Counseling

Chicago, IL 60647

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Additional Location

New Moon Counseling Alliance

880 Locust St

Dubuque, IA 52001

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Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Photo of Badge N Bottorff, Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Badge N Bottorff
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP